Nintendo Power's Scores
- Games
For 2,179 reviews, this publication has graded:
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57% higher than the average critic
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5% same as the average critic
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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: | Super Smash Bros. Brawl | |
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| Lowest review score: | Ant Nation |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 873 out of 2179
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Mixed: 1,099 out of 2179
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Negative: 207 out of 2179
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When you take on lousy controls that require you to alternate constantly between the Control Pad and buttons and the touch screen, it's clear that The Sims 2 Pets needs a serious check-up. [Jan. 2007, p.116]- Nintendo Power
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The graphics are subpar, the story is muddled and the missions are repetitive. [Apr 2003, p.134]- Nintendo Power
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2K's Carnival Games for Wii is a fun, pick-up-and-play party game that many enjoyed, but unfortunately the fun factor doesn't translate well to the DS. [Aug 2008, p.90]- Nintendo Power
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But the gameplay is so simplified and dull that after a few minutes in the cockpit I was ready to crash into a nearby mountain. [Apr 2006, p.86]- Nintendo Power
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If it weren't for the boring level design and repetitious fighting, this game might have something. [June 2005, p.95]- Nintendo Power
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And with only a handful of stages to choose from, you'll see everything the game has to offer in an afternoon. [July 2005, p.101]- Nintendo Power
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It may look and - thanks to strong voice acting - sound like a potentially compelling anime series, but as a playable video game, Lux-Pain is a nonstarter. [Apr 2009, p.85]- Nintendo Power
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Look past the rough exterior, however, and you'll find a fun game with retro appeal. [Dec 2009, 83]- Nintendo Power
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Still, Alien Syndrome delivers solid arcade-style action, and the inclusion of a four-player co-op mode always helps to mitigate a game's shortcomings. [Oct 2007, p.89]- Nintendo Power
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Although the game's pace may be slow at times, its elements add up to a satisfying experience. [Dec 2002, p.218]- Nintendo Power
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Nine Crazy Box minigames add to the game play variety. [June 2003, p.139]- Nintendo Power
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More than seven years later, this unexpected DS follow-up doesn't have quite the novelty of its predecessor, but it is one of the better card-battling games out there. [May 2007, p.86]- Nintendo Power
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But the basic gameplay is flawed in every way, especially during the unresponsive fight sequences. [Oct. 2006, p.92]- Nintendo Power
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Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes, the latest faceplant for the once-storied franchise, obviously and shamefully relies more on name value than actual value. [Holiday 2009, p.90]- Nintendo Power
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Sadly, the game lacks a two-player mode, but the classics are so fun you wouldn't want to share anyway. [Jan 2002, p.152]- Nintendo Power
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Stilted action that makes the game play more like a puzzler than a platformer. [Feb 2004, p.149]- Nintendo Power
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Since reactions are often unpredictable, you'll have to play through missions several times to reach your goals. [Feb 2005, p.114]- Nintendo Power
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Unfortunately, Driver Renegade is yet another disappointing entry in a series full of them. [Sept 2011, p.73]- Nintendo Power
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The graphics are pretty subpar and there's not much game here, but it's a total blast while it lasts. [Feb 2002, p.150]- Nintendo Power
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If you hold on, though, the rewards are great animation, satisfying puzzles and a lot of fun Catwoman sass. [Oct 2004, p.124]- Nintendo Power
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The game would have benefited from some compelling touch-screen use (for puzzles or combat, perhaps), but as is, it barely puts the "interactive" in "interactive novel." [June 2008, p.89]- Nintendo Power
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Probably not cool enough for experienced gamers, Ice Age is perfect for beginners. [Apr 2002, p.152]- Nintendo Power
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The difficulty is too high for novices, but experienced platformer fans will enjoy the challenge. [Jan 2004, p.159]- Nintendo Power
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The overall game makes a lackluster effort at capturing the spirit of the film. [Aug 2005, p.85]- Nintendo Power
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It's too bad, really, because the core gameplay is quite fun and uses the Wii hardware in some interesting new ways. [May 2007, p.85]- Nintendo Power
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What plagues Death, Jr. the most severely is its overall lack of polish--it just doesn't feel like a finished product. [July 2007, p.96]- Nintendo Power
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Flight levels between adventure sequences look cool, but an angled view throws a wrench in the vehicle-piloting works. [Dec 2004, p.156]- Nintendo Power
