Nintendo Power's Scores

  • Games
For 2,179 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 57% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score: 100 Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Lowest review score: 20 Ant Nation
Score distribution:
2179 game reviews
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's a shame, because if it weren't for that one infuriating aspect of the game, Shipwrecked would be a real winner. [Dec 2008, p.102]
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    • 54 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Great tag-team action gets buried under a mountain of repetitive gameplay in the DS version of the Incredibles sequel. [Jan 2006, p.107]
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    • 54 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    RIR is an interesting attempt at delivering arcade-style touch-screen thrills, but it falls short in execution. [Oct. 2006, p.90]
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    • 54 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The original Frogger arcade game is a sweet multiplayer bonus. [Nov 2005, p.118]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, the game still isn't terribly compelling. [Dec 2009, p.84]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Play control is intuitive, and the graphics fit the style of the show. [Nov 2002, p.224]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    As it turns out, though, that's not enough to make up for sloppy controls, frustrating camera issues, and repetitive, uninspired game design. [Sep 2007, p.85]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    But what should be At World's End greatest asset--the combat and the use of the Wii remote--quickly turns into its greatest failing, resulting in an overall experience mired in tedium. [July 2007, p.94]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Though it's not quite all-star material, MLB 2K10 is a significant improvement over its predecessor. [Apr 2010, p.88]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Control vehicles from the show in 3-D driving levels. [Feb 2003, p.162]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Anyone who already has Namco Museum Remix should steer clear. [Dec 2010, p.87]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Outside of an epic soundtrack and a few cool graphic effects(such as displacing snow when you run through it and knocking off enemies' armor when you attack them), The Last Airbender is a pretty unspectacular action-adventure game. [Aug 2010, p.91]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    QB Club has shoddy graphics, iffy play control and a tiny list of options and modes. [Feb 2002, p.151]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Its blocky character models, chronic frame-rate issues, and N64-quality cityscape left my Spidey sense tingling--this game wasn't quite ready to scale the Empire State Building. [July 2007, p.95]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    There's sadly little in the way of replay value. [July 2009, p.90]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Select from six famous giants from the world of Godzilla and take on a field of other bizarre beasts. [Jan 2003, p.174]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The turn-based battle system--in which you pit your collection of possessed treasures against enemy spirits--is sort of interesting, but not enough to make up for the title's shortcomings. [Oct 2011, p.84]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Pales in comparison to the Olsen twins' superior dance party.[May 2002, p.138]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 32 Critic Score
    The slaphappy activities lack punch. [May 2002, p.140]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Bust-a-Move series once again offers hours of fun for action-puzzle fans. [Feb 2003, p.156]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Still, the actual act of destroying humans works rather well with the newly implemented motion controls. [Apr 2008, p.88]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    It's fairly basic RPG gaming, but it's got the fine details that'll please fans of the show. [May 2002, p.142]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    Features 16 ready-made machines that are graded in four categories: mobility, power, weapons, and armor. [Dec 2002, p.222]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Scooby-Doo enthusiasts will enjoy the game's humor and colorful art style. [Nov 2003, p.154]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you've played one "Bust-A-Move" game, you've pretty much played them all. [July 2007, p.95]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Unfortunately this newly christened Nintendo 3DS version of the game falls well short of the original. [May 2011, p.88]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Pokemon Battle Revolution has its ups and downs, but it makes for a decent way to get more out of Diamond and Pearl. [Aug 2007, p.85]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Zany vehicles - such as the jet car - give an otherwise so-so racing game a little boost of horsepower. [Dec 2001, p.172]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    The simple gameplay is not challenging until you reach the level bosses, but the character combinations are fun for Nicktoon fans. [Dec 2004, p.152]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    The game partners well with "Pac-Man Vs." for the GCN, giving you single-player practice for the GCN game's frenetic multiplayer sessions. [July 2004, p.121]
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