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
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you're an Ace Attorney fan, a point-and-click adventure fan, or simply a fan of quality storytelling in general, don't miss out on Ghost Trick. [Jan 2011, p.86]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a creative and distinctive adventure in terms of both graphics and gameplay--rare qualities in this day and age--making this title well worth experiencing for yourself. [Jan 2011, p.89]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bold, inventive, yet deeply reverent, Epic Mickey makes us really care about its legendary protagonist for the first time in years and stands as his greatest video game to date. [Jan 2011, p.88]
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    "Quotation Forthcoming"
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    "Quotation Forthcoming"
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    "Quotation Forthcoming"
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    "Quotation Forthcoming"
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    "Quotation Forthcoming"
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While I didn't enjoy the repetition, I loved every new minute of 999's slick puzzles and riveting story. [Holiday 2010, p.89]
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    • 46 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's disappointing, especially given the depth of the other iterations, but this Ghost Recon has its charms. [Holiday 2010, p.89]
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    • 41 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's a sad day when the world's most famous wizard has lost all his magic. [Holiday 2010, p.88]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The biggest knock against the game, though, is that it simply isn't as groundbreaking as its predecessor. [Dec 2010, p.88]
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Adorable. [Dec 2010, p.87]
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    • 41 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    The execution feels both overly simplistic and loose. [Dec 2010, p.87]
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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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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Thankfully, Warriors of Rock is compatible with tracks you've downloaded previously. [Dec 2010, p.87]
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    • 70 Critic Score
    A reasonably good time. [Dec 2010, p.86]
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    • 50 Critic Score
    Mostly feels like material found in the bargain bin. [Dec 2010, p.86]
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    • 65 Critic Score
    Frustrating controls. [Dec 2010, p.86]
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    • 48 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Addictive simplicity. [Dec 2010, p.86]
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Polished, offers great platforming, and looks amazing. [Dec 2010, p.84]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In addition to the solid single-player adventure, The Force Unleashed II has a Super Smash Bros.-inspired multiplayer component that's good fun. [Dec 2010, p.]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game's overall zaniness and sense of humor make you want to keep playing just to see what happens next. [Dec 2010, p.83]
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    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's hard to imagine where Harmonix can go next with the franchise. [Dec 2010, p.82]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Offers sharply diminishing returns after the first day or two of play. At least you'll enjoy the heck out of it while it lasts. [Dec 2010, p.81]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A fantastic game. Not just a step in the right direction, but an unequivocal success. In fact, it's the best entry in the series since the Blue Blur's 16-bit heyday. [Dec 2010, p.78]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    For all its sizzle, NBA Jam also offers a surprising amount of substance. [Nov 2010, p.84]
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    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Awakened Shadows continues the ongoing Blue Dragon storyline, which may please the series' handful of fans but will probably bore any newcomers. [July 2010, p.88]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shakes things up in some interesting ways, mainly through its diverse array of mission locales. [Nov 2010, p.89]
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The best Professor Layton game yet. [Nov 2010, p.87]
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