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
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As you win matches in the four-round knockout tournament, you'll earn stats to make your team better. [Feb 2003, p.160]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The story line and cel-shaded graphics are true to the Robotech animated series. [Dec 2002, p.216]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pure fun. [Nov 2002, p.70]
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    • 58 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The peppy game exudes plenty of personality, and young fans will love the smart game play. [Sept 2002, p.163]
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Namco is so faithful to the aspect ratio of the original games that the screen is often wee tiny. [Aug 2002, p.144]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    16 levels of wild 3-D action. [Dec 2002, p.220]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The action is fierce, the graphics are great and the play control is rock soid. [Nov 2002, p.84]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    The six-track game lays down plenty of twists and turns, and the spoken warnings from the navigator are a nice, helpful touch. [Oct 2002, p.198]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Matches feature 12 tennis stars, including Venus and Serena Williams. [Nov 2002, p.230]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    The game's side-scrolling action requires plenty of stealthy maneuvering and secret-agent moves. [Dec 2002, p.222]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The fighting system isn't gargantuan, but the monsters make it fun. [Nov 2002, p.219]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Delivers the whole professional basketball package. [Dec 2002, p.214]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid entry in the extreme sports genre. [Dec 2002, p.218]
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    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A funny story and classic Looney tunes characters give Taz: Wanted a zany edge. [Dec 2002, p.218]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Although the action sequences are weak, the overall game play experience is loads of fun. [Feb 2003, p.160]
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    • 61 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Casual fighting game fans may find the aciton to be slow. [Feb 2003, p.161]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fans and magnets add elements of danger. [Feb 2003, p.163]
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    • 34 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Game play isnot quite up to speed with EA's "FIFA Soccer 2003." [Feb 2003, p.159]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Sega's excellent NBA series takes another step toward perfection by paying more attention to basketball's nuances. [Nov 2002, p.224]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Packs in lots of game play and replay value, with dozens of challenges set in beautiful locations. [Nov 2002, p.219]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    With superb 3-D effects, V-Rally 3 offers miles of fun. [Oct 2002, p.198]
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    • 58 Critic Score
    Enemies are often impossible to avoid. [Feb 2003, p.163]
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Nonstop action through and through. [Sept 2002, p.164]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Deke moves and a new Game Breaker feature put the focus on finesse. [Dec 2002, p.216]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The noteworthy music is superb, and the game's fun factor, graphics, presentation, controls and multiplayer mode are just as good. [June 2002, p.152]
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    • 41 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    A confusing navigation system makes finding checkpoints difficult. [Jan 2003, p.178]
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    • 55 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    Offers action and thrills of the 3-D platformer variety. [Feb 2003, p.159]
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    • 51 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Features characters and situations that are missing from the recent film adaptation. [Dec 2002, p.222]
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    • 91 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    It has everything a gamer could want, including challenge, hidden stuff, replay value and a healthy helping of Miyamoto magic. [Oct 2002, p.195]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    The action is presented in the same style and is shown from the same isometric perspective as Spyro's last GBA adventure. [Nov 2002, p.228]
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