Nintendojo's Scores

  • Games
For 1,779 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 66% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.4 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Guitar Hero Live
Lowest review score: 0 Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Stealth Force Edition
Score distribution:
1779 game reviews
    • 85 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    The difficulty goes up gradually and never catches you by surprise; you won't find any huge leaps in difficulty here. The graphics are fantastic and the color use is great.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    The gameplay in JFG is reminiscant of a girl that is nice most of the time, but sometimes she can be a real bitch. I believe this game is only second to Zelda64, but it is so close I sometimes waiver on which I think is better.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Nicalis did a fantastic job of turning one of the best indie games of all time into something Wii owners could be proud to download.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Super Mario Galaxy is arguably the best game on Wii to date and is a must-have for almost everyone.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Its game play is just sick and that’s combined with some fine graphics and awesome off field depth.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    The EA sports team has put all the pieces together and created some gaming magic.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    I haven't met anybody who hasn't wasted at least half an hour just running around outside the castle, sliding, jumping, stomping, diving, swimming... There are no enemies here and there's really nothing to do, but boy is it fun!
    • 84 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    A definitive RPG. This is the killer RPG app for GameCube. No, it isn't "Final Fantasy" (nor does it try to be), but in this writer's opinion, it's something even better.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Even players who absolutely hate puzzle games need to sit down and try dropping blocks with the beasts. If it were not for the tedious password system, this game would have received a perfect score.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Absolutely brilliant.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    In every important aspect, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance reaches a strategic peak that other games in the genre only dream of achieving. Every item, every action, every decision leads to logical consequences in rather difficult battle situations.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    With the excellent visuals, quality Nintendo charm, and hours upon hours of replay value, there's just nothing to hate about this game... except for Sherbet Land. So much hate!
    • 91 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Whether it be through design, story, or gameplay-– this solid title competes with some of the bigger titles we've played on some next generation systems.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    The new VFX system is something every gamer has been dreaming of and Capcom delivers with amazing detail and astoundingly smooth control. After only a year of waiting, Viewtiful Joe is not only everything you’ve been hoping for, it’s everything you didn't even know you should.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    An excellent title, and almost certainly the very best GameCube title to date.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    If you're not into platform games, it probably won't change your religion, but I can at least guarantee you that it's got a much lower crap-fest-purchase-risk-factor than any of the shiny new PS2 games you could drop 50 bucks on.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    The game does not innovate with anything, other than the multiplayer aspect. However, New Super Mario Bros. Wii lives up to its pedigree and provides an amazing experience reminiscent of older Mario platformers.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    While said story may not live up to the expectations of most RPG fans, or fans of Super Mario RPG, it is far better and more interesting than the typical 'stories' you have to endure in a Mario game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    I've played through dozens upon dozens of games and I have never seen a game with graphics like this.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Quite possibly my favorite area of the game, the many boss battles each had a distinct feel and strategy to them.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Bursting at the seams with all the great elements that make this franchise so remarkable. This is by far my top pick for greatest Game Boy Advance title of this holiday season.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Tactics Ogre is something truly original, both in form and execution, and once you start playing it, you'll know you're in for a treat.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Fantastic. With an insane plot, goofy characters and some incredibly well-designed gameplay, this is a game which should be on the must-buy list of any DS owner who does not hate fun.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    One of the greatest games of all time. Bravo.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a game of the highest quality. While there are a few minor complaints to be made against the game, they really are minor and easily overlooked.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Buy this incredible simulation now.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    With ease, Lunar Knights brings a whirlwind of different elements together in smooth, polished style.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The controls are beautifully fluid, that is once you get used to them. The learning curve on this title is difficult, especially if you haven’t played an SSX title before.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    It's deep, it's visually stunning in the fact that it has a background to judge the incredible speeds, and what is more, it controls so bloody intuitively that Amusement Vision was able to create some truly mindbending tracks with which to torture you.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Much like "Under the Knife" for DS, Trauma Center: Second Opinion is a perfect demonstration of a game that simply cannot exist on any other console platform. It is both gorgeous and stylish.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    I had and am still having a lot of fun with the first Burnout, and Burnout 2 is better in every way.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a great long-lasting game that's consistently fun from open to close, quit reading this stupid review and drive to the store.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Superbly utilizing the unique features of the Wii remote, this game is highly recommended for all ages, sexes and levels of experience. You can almost smell the food cooking, the only regret is you can't taste it.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The game told me I finished in around 4 hours, but I played for at least ten. With tons of hidden items, and five different endings, this game is sure to keep you occupied. Metroid Fusion is a must own title.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Tales shows that smart, solid elements add up to that elusive experience untarnished by time that defines a classic.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Deep in both gameplay and play modes, it’s a solid feeling game in that the gameplay is tight, the presentation is super polished and the game has Madden-esque depth.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    It is darn near perfect in most ways, and the online mode adds more than it takes away. LAN mode racing is among the year’s greatest gaming experiences. You may well be looking at a contender for game of the year across any platform.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Once again props go out to Ubi Soft Montreal for meshing environments with an outstanding control scheme and stunning graphics.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    One of the greatest games you will find on the N64, and arguably the best wrestling game ever created.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Even four years later, the game remains a graphic marvel and is perfectly balanced in terms of gameplay.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    With a variety of modes, great stylus control and online play, Intelligent Systems has come up with a puzzle game that's hard to beat.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Great graphics, great story, great sound, and great replay value (as it will take many tries to get every Elf, and many tries to get a perfect rank).
    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The gameplay is also polished and strong as well, continuing to prove the impossible feat of designing a game with a multitude of complex game mechanics all being distilled into stylus-based touchscreen controls.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    As complete a package as anything Nintendo or Rare has released and it deserves the respect that those titles garner.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The learning curve will be steep for some, but give it a chance. The satisfaction level is even higher, and that's always the best reward a video game can give.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The pinnacle of virtual basketball.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    A dream come true for fans of ‘80’s-style arcade games. If you can put up with the retro graphics and a couple of duds that got thrown in, you'll find a lot of value for your buck.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The game might be something you can fly through quickly, but you'll enjoy every second of the journey.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    New and old interwoven, Sonic Rush Adventure is a shining example of what a sequel can and should be.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Innovation makes the experience feel awesome all the way through, whereas squirting a water pump with Mario lost its appeal to me within the first three hours of gameplay.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The kind of game that sends reviewers thumbing through their thesaurus in search of new words to describe its greatness. I can honestly say that it’s as true today as it was the day of release.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The few flaws aside, the GTA franchise thrives on the system, with missions becoming more focused and a second screen allowing for easy PDA, or menu access.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    I was completely satisfied with how it was presented. One thing that sets this strategy title apart from others is that the game doesn’t completely focus on strategy elements.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Another great visual feature is the incredible picture-in-picture set ups with the base runners. You can see all of them as they’re rounding the base or leading off without having to rely on watching a small dot.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Definitely stands on the shoulders of the Harvest Moons before it, but it also emerges as a much more polished, balanced, visually enjoyable, and definitive gameplay experience than any title in the series before it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Amazingly, Donkey Kong Country 2 manages to hit the bullseye, serving gamers with a refreshing take on the gameplay gamers couldn't get enough of, and even improving on the formula by adding new challenges, new characters and a pirate ship full of new abilities.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    If you purchase only one retro pack in your life, make sure it's this one.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The only action racer you'll need for your N64. Put simply, this game is so good that it deserves your money no matter what type of video game you enjoy playing.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    This isn’t "F-Zero" or "Burnout." It is a much richer, deeper racing experience that you’ll appreciate for the accuracy of the physics and game play.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    If you like video game golf, you should find this game to be a "diamond in the rough". It truly is an amazing golf game as well as a great portable RPG. I actually prefer Advance Tour to the GameCube big brother.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    I demand a sequel. You hear me Activision, I must have it. There are so many possible story lines and fresh villains to use. I would easily pay upwards of two-hundred dollars for a sequel.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    This is one rare time when a sequel is better than the original.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars is one of the best titles in Wii's library.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Fun to play. Bottom line. The swing is so intuitive, so simple, it’s a wonder it didn’t come along sooner.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    It came with the polish of "Advance Wars" and brought a tighter battle system, fresher presentation, and new epic feeling to the table.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    This game plays as good as it looks. Rayman himself responds perfectly to the analogue stick and it doesn’t take very long before controlling him becomes second nature, leaving you to focus your attention on the aweinspiring graphics and infinitely interesting environments. In fact, I can say with a clear conscious that Rayman 2 is absolutely THE BEST FORCED PATH 3D PLATFORMER ON ANY SYSTEM TO DATE. PERIOD.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    This title offers something that literally can't be found anywhere else; and fortunately, because of theextended development time, managed to improve upon Nintendo's Wi-Fi service as well.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The controls have also been polished, and GameCube’s controller is put to excellent use. The location of the Y button allows the gamer to press both A and Y, which makes grinding a lot easier, as the gamer must jump with A and grind with Y.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    While for the most part the tried and true Tony Hawk gameplay is still intact, this latest release in the series gives it a breath of freshness.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    One of those great games that has enough objectives to keep you busy for a long time and an enjoyable feel that will keep you playing long after you have smashed every record.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The game is so inventive and absorbing that it might just justify that GB Micro purchase-- unless you get the Famicom version, because that really justifies itself, doesn't it?
    • 66 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Defender is all about defense, which may be a major turn-off for many gamers out there.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    An amazing title that proves once again that Madden is the king.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Easily the best compilation available on today’s market.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    You cannot go wrong with this game, as it is also one of the best games yet to be released for Game Boy Advance. Be warned that, aside from some small upgrades, it is just a port.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Every character model looks amazingly detailed, from the muscle tone to the facial features. Michael Jordan looks like Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain looks like the Stilt himself.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Regardless of Disgaea DS’s unbridled insanity, Nippon Ichi deserves a lot of credit for squeezing such a sizeable game into such a small package.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    With the most gameplay in a single title for the Game Boy Advance, it’s hard to pass this title up... If you’re a fan of RPGs, you obviously MUST have this title.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    The story fills in most, if not all, of the plot holes from the series and provides a very engaging and entertaining ride.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    One of the best puzzle titles on any Nintendo platform in years.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    You won't find a better first-person shooter on the Nintendo GameCube. In fact, it's the best first-person shooter in a World War II setting this generation. Is this surprising? With the use of the original Call of Duty's play mechanics and amazing production values across the board, it shouldn't be.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Quite simply the best Castlevania on the system, and an impromptu contender for best game – period – on the system itself. With link capabilities, a hidden character, and a bevy of secrets, Aria of Sorrow also has substantial shelf life and replay value.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Not only is this the best film-based video game on the GameCube today, but it's one of the best comic-based video games ever. Even after you complete the main quest, you'll still spend hours finding every little thing or just swinging around and listening to the amazing voice that is Bruce.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It has longevity, charm, and controls that endure the wild departure from traditional platformers and make a highly enjoyable game. It comes highly recommended.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    The value of this cartridge will keep you playing and playing until your fingers rub raw.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    New sets out to simply give gamers more of what they want--more enemies, more levels, more bosses, more high-quality Mario. One can almost hear the trumpets as the classic platformer makes its triumphant return.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Metroid Prime Pinball may be the surprise sleeper of the fall, and although the "Prime" moniker may be out of place, it certainly embodies the fun and sense of addiction that other Metroid titles have shown.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    One of the most interesting titles to come out for the Nintendo GameCube and any Cube gamer would be foolish to pass a game like this up.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Puzzle fans who decide to pick up Rubik's Puzzle Galaxy: RUSH will be pleasantly surprised by the depth they find.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    With impressive visuals, landmark play mechanics, and multiplayer mayhem, this title is easily recommended for the violence-tolerant.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Definitely shines in the single player mode with its generous amount of missions and a steady difficulty curve to keep you interested and wanting to play. The game itself just seems to scream fun.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    One of the best first-person shooter games ever. The only major flaw I can find with the game is the lack of online support.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Very intriguing, but nothing new. The game is fun, but unless you have time to collect every single object in the game, it can get old fast.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    It has all the features you could ask for and more and the gameplay has been refined to near perfection. Then it seems, the only reason FIFA is consistently outselling ISS is the fact that EA have the FIFA license and Konami do not. Just don't let that put you off what is possibly the best soccer game on any system.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Treyarch and Sega have created the "Madden" of hockey with this title. It just needs some aural and visual polish to become something amazing.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    One major flaw that the game has is the recycled bits of commentary from Lee Corso. The man’s a football genius, so throwing in sound bits that were recorded last year is just disgraceful. That being said, he still gives a great performance, even though he doesn’t offer any helpful tactics in this title.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    With a huge adventure that will take dozens of hours to complete, along with 36 different mini-games and single-card multiplayer, Super Mario 64 DS is easily the best title on the Nintendo DS right now.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    SS SV is the most satisfying, original, funny, amazing gaming experience I've had in a long while. This game is absolutely brilliant.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    If you have friends, preferably four friends who everyone else can see, you should go buy this game.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Pikmin's simple, elegant design and compact structure redeem its brevity.

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