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
    • 74 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The game even has a meat locker training scene and play control that rivals that of the Knockout Kings series. [Nov 2002, p.222]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The Disney gang's soccer slam is a real kick. [Jan 2003, p.173]
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    • 36 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Challenge Mode presents five objectives in each of six locations. [Jan 2003 p.173]
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    • 44 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Does bring something new to the genre - boss battles that test your trick skills like no other skateboarding game. [Jan 2003, p.172]
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    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A dizzying camera scheme and a frustrating combat system put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable experience. [Nov 2002, p.224]
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    • 42 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Play control is smooth and intuitive, but the variety of tricks is very limited. [Jan 2003, p.175]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    New spells, a compelling story and tons of action-oriented puzzles. [Dec 2002, p.220]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Drawing strongly from the look and feel of the movie, Chamber of Secrets is a richly designed, wonderfully immersive experience. [Dec 2002, p.211]
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Realistic ball control and player movement play center stage. [Dec 2002, p.214]
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Every level completion unlocks a movie clip from the cartoon series. [Feb 2003, p.160]
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    • 58 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The story loses something in its translation from Japanese, but the game play is still crazy fun. [Feb 2003, p.155]
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    • 54 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Overall control is intuitive, but target selection is awkward. [Feb 2003, p.158]
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Play control is smooth and intuitive. [Dec 2002, p.222]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    A captivating and horrifying journey. [Dec 2002, p.211]
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    • 55 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The last car running wins. [Jan 2003, p.173]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    With solid soccer action and tons of features, Disney Sports Soccer is a real winner. [Jan 2003, p.175]
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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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    • 64 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Tight control and realistic physics. [Dec 2002, p.216]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    The ultimate compilation of Sonic adventures. [Dec 2002, p.218]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    The D-Day mission is one of the most intense and awesome levels I've played in a long time. [Jan 2003, p.171]
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    • 55 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    The basic game play is similar to that of the games in the "Frogger" series. [Feb 2003, p.157]
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The variety is wide and play control is solid.[Jan 2003, p.175]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It's a slick game made with military precision. [Sept 2002, p.166]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    20 types of enemies. [Feb 2003, p.161]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Strange, creative and compelling - Cubivore is a game like no other. [Jan 2003, p.173]
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    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Carves a niche in a crowded genre. [Dec 2002, p.220]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    If you're cruising for vehicular action, you'll be in hot pursuit of Driver 2 Advance. [Sept 2002, p.166]
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    • 64 Critic Score
    The stylized art and creative characters that have made the Nickelodeon series a hit translate perfectly to the GBA. [Feb 2003, p.161]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    A big collection of blast-'em-all missions packed witih combat action. [Nov 2002, p.226]
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    • 37 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Three versions of the first side-scrolling shooter give Defender for the GBA old-school flair. [Feb 2003, p.160]
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