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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The action is intense and scores tend to be unrealistically high, but gameplay is solid and fun. [Jan 2004, p.160]- Nintendo Power
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Although item use is complex and battlefield navigation can be a chore, gameplay is solid and production values are high. [Jan 2004, p.161]- Nintendo Power
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A fun game with a variety of simple engaging activities and bonus games. [Jan 2004, p.160]- Nintendo Power
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Casual Yu-Gi-Oh fans may not find enough new in the game to make it worthwhile. [Feb 2004, p.155]- Nintendo Power
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Although a fixed overhead view makes control awkward on the green, the rest of the controls are intuitive. [Feb 2004, p.155]- Nintendo Power
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The artwork and special effects are well-executed, but the game's pacing is slow. [Dec 2003, p.146]- Nintendo Power
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The game doesn't make any giant advances, but why mess with perfection? [Feb 2004, p.149]- Nintendo Power
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The graphics are a wonder, but at times the graphics are so complex, it's difficult to make out your character from the others. [Jan 2004, p.158]- Nintendo Power
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I love how everything in this game is incorporated into the battle, including speaking withi NPC's and buying and equipping items. [Dec 2003, p.142]- Nintendo Power
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The controls are sometimes sluggish, but the overall game play is loads of fun. [Nov 2003, p.156]- Nintendo Power
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Play control is top-notch and the voice acting, particularly that of Christopher Walken, is excellent. [Jan 2004, p.158]- Nintendo Power
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The game's levels are large, but the game play is repetitive and uninspired. [Dec 2003, p.148]- Nintendo Power
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The colorful graphics are reminiscent of the art of Maurice Sendak, and the action is fast-paced and suitably challenging for young players. [Sept 2003, p.140]- Nintendo Power
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The battle action is simple and initially fun, but becomes less exciting as you advance. [Dec 2003, p.150]- Nintendo Power
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The graphics and action are pure SpongeBob - zany and fun. [Feb 2004, p.154]- Nintendo Power
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Colorful graphics and sharp control make the game fun to watch and play, but the old-school punch-and-kick action gets monotonous. [Dec 2003, p.146]- Nintendo Power
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The competition is fierce and the speed is intense, but stunts are limited to simple twists and flips. [Jan 2004, p.159]- Nintendo Power
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Does an even better job at capturing the cartoon's craziness. [Feb 2004, p.151]- Nintendo Power
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A mediocre mess of a vehicular battle game that contains an excessive amount of violence and strong language. [Feb 2004, p.150]- Nintendo Power
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Character movement and camera control are a chore at the beginning, but you'll adapt to them as the game progresses. [Jan 2004, p.158]- Nintendo Power
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The game is so fast-paced, it's often difficult to keep track of the action. [Jan 2004, p.161]- Nintendo Power
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Vibrantly colorful graphics, a sensational sense of speed and realistic physics in a variety of track conditions make Top Gear Rally a solid and enjoyable play. [Dec 2003, p.146]- Nintendo Power
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Acrobatic moves and inventive traps have never been as free-flowing as they are in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. [Feb 2004, p.151]- Nintendo Power
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A slow starter, but once you're on your way, it turns out to be an excellent strategy RPG. [Dec 2003, p.139]- Nintendo Power
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Some of the game's intricacies are a tad complex, but it's easy to understand the basics. [Jan 2004, p.159]- Nintendo Power
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The game works well as a button-masher, but it doesn't have the strategy elements and replayability of "Soul Calibur II." [Jan 2004, p.158]- Nintendo Power
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Using the same isometric view as the previous titles, Attack of the Rhynocs takes a sizeable leap in gameplay quality and variety. [Jan 2004, p.162]- Nintendo Power
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The game is a clever 2-D platformer that makes the most of Batman's gadgets...but has little fighting-move variety. [Jan 2004, p.160]- Nintendo Power
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The game's adventure element requires you to run around with your board tucked under your arm - not nearly as fun as pulling off tricks. [Jan 2004, p.162]- Nintendo Power