Nintendophiles' Scores

  • Games
For 446 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 62% higher than the average critic
  • 3% same as the average critic
  • 35% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.6 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 100 Tony Hawk's American Sk8land
Lowest review score: 8 Mucha Lucha! Mascaritas of the Lost Code
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 54 out of 446
446 game reviews
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This game can have loads of excitement. One of the main reasons is that the controls are excellent and it is easy to pull off major combos without a lot of effort. However, the game is still going to be hard to master.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overall this game is easily the best RPG on the Nintendo 64. It lives up to the greatness of the original and actually surpasses it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A very addictive and lengthy FPS.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The game is naturally fast paced, which only means it is more fun. You have to think fast and have good reflexes. Personally, I love the game.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It has everything that I could possibly want all bundled up in one nice little package: an epic quest, beautiful graphics, great music, and puzzles around every turn... It truly is that marvelous.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A culmination of intelligent programming, good game design and fun. The game is a technical marvel that must not only be seen, but heard.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It plays like an absolute dream. Sometimes I forgot I was playing on my GBA.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    One of the most unique experiences you can get in a home console today.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The concept for the game is wholly imaginative, and I can't think of any game out there with a similar type of control to it.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    By taking a lighthearted and cartoony approach to a genre of games that was previously untouched by such antics, Poponchi succeeds in providing an altogether refreshing gameplay experience for those who are tired of the traditional elements of skateboarding games.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Not only does this game offer probably the best multiplayer Game Boy experience since "The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords," but the story mode, challenge mode, and excellent gameplay make it a great single player experience as well.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Overall, the gameplay in True Crime is spectacular.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    If you played and liked any of the previous NHL Hitz games, then Hitz Pro is definitely a game to get.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The innovation that the Tony Hawk series has been so desperately searching for. It’s pure skating fun, but the inclusion of the Disney characters takes it that extra mile.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The multiplayer will ensure you and your friends will have as much fun with Underground as you did with previous games, and the single-player is a different experience even though the story is sub-par.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    From the particularly joyful vehicle chases, to your conniving ways of infiltrating, I am most gracious to you for giving me your secrets.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    The quirky title utilizes the mini-game concept flawlessly and draws on humor and variety to maintain a fresh stride, and on these points it succeeds.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    With all that’s fantastic about the game I can’t overlook that it needed more polish, and for that reason I wouldn’t say it’s a must-have for those that played the original or still have a copy.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The only real problem I had with the game is one you have to push "A" 71 consecutive times to pull that many Pikmin out of the ground, and with only 30 days this gets time consuming.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It will take you a while to beat this game. And even when you've beaten it, you still haven't beaten it until you go back and rescue all the little Electoon dudes. So, replayability is good.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The extreme fun will end with a short trek but you'll get true gaming bliss during the process.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Trying to describe why this game is fun, why the challenge of playing these games, which alone are stupid and even moronic, but together mesh so well and are fun, is not easy.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Simply the pinnacle of portable racing so far. Sure, there’s more to come in the genre, but this game is the definition of perfection. Developer Spellbound and publisher Ubi Soft really outdid themselves with this one and it shows.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    There's only a few things that keep Ninja Five-O from being a perfect game: one save file, tiny graphics, and most importantly, the lack of a connection to "Hawaii Five-O."
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Definitely recommended for the experienced gamer due to its difficulty; it would have been a wise move by Crawfish to include a setting in options.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The games flows nicely, control is accurate enough so that you're never left cursing your on-screen players, and the overall look and feel is very strong.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A fun but short adventure that is worthy of a rental.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I believe that this is the best life simulator (if you don't consider "Animal Crossing" a life simulator) for the Gamecube.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hands down this is by far the best Mortal Kombat ever made and possibly the best fighter available for the GC. There is so much to this game, a deep and satisfying fighting system, new fatalities (although not enough), beautiful visuals and tons of goodies to unlock.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Even my friends, those who hate anime with a burning passion have found love in this cel-shaded action game. Definitely the best mech game in existence.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The gameplay is simple but addictive, the graphics and sound will have you cracking up, and there are enough modes to keep you busy (although it lacks a franchise mode).
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great platformer but can be beaten fairly quickly.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I love the variety of choice in the matches, but I hated the grapple-controls.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It has great new features like instant replay, swinging on poles, punks who control the park and of course the music is totally revolutionary.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Another solid FPS GBA game that has great multiplayer modes and twenty-two intense and varied levels.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    You must realize Ghouls n’ Ghosts is a very hard game and you have to forgive the occasional instant death. Then you will really get addicted to the gameplay with the help of the good graphics and music that Capcom has created.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It features five great sonic games, and Sega can be excused for including two mediocre titles.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's simple, it's easy to learn, and it's fun. I declare the GameCube's first online game to be a success... However, I cannot stress enough that it isn't worth your time and money if you're not going to play online.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An awesome pickup for any Yu-Gi-Oh! fan.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The massive levels are probably the highlight of the game and they themselves offer hours of fun just driving through enjoying the scenery.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    There's no limit to the replay value here, unless you just flat out don't like the game or its multiplayer mode.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Anybody who loves platforming will like this game. But I’ll warn you that the platforming is a difficult challenge at times, and the final boss is one of the hardest I've met since maybe Jet Force Gemini.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    For amateurs it is a button-mashing contest, for professionals it takes skill and strategy. That’s the only catch. People who dislike the randomness of hitting as many buttons as fast as they can will be turned off by the first impressions Knockout Kings presents.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Phantasy Star Collection can last you for over 100+ hours of pure RPG bliss over the three games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you really dig "SSX though," you might not take too kindly to 1080. If you’re just somebody wanting to have a little fun from time to time, 1080 is your game. Unfortunately, like most racing games, it can be mastered rather quickly.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nevermind the graphics. Forget the sound. The reason that so many people worship the Hawk series is because it is a fun game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    While it may not be as complex as the GameCube version, it certainly does what it intends to do well.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Although there’s no multiplayer, the replay value is durable, not to mention the nicely done graphics and the incredibly impressive sound.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    As I got more into it, the game hooked me more with deeper, more challenging levels. It also has me coming back trying to find all the bonus levels and scrapbook shots. Another great platformer for the GBA.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I found the replay value to be a little too shallow for my liking. I need a game that pulls me into its world and keeps me there.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Moving and controlling Wario is very simple, and very fun.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Overall, you’ll find yourself playing all day, wanting to reach 100% in each level. And you'll have a fun time doing it, too.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The game can get rather frustrating because of the control scheme, but once you have them mastered it can be quite fun.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An incredible game, and, not counting of few minor flaws, is extremely polished. I'd certainly go as far to say it is probably the best baseball game for those of you who aren't that into baseball.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It’s one of best top-down racers we have ever seen... I love the mixing of 2D and 3D graphics seen here.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    In my opinion, ANY game that actually makes you want to see the movie and even read the books is a good one, and that game did just that.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you want your games to be more accessible and action-oriented, then you'd be better off sticking with "Episode 1 & 2"...If you're looking for a new challenge, or you just want a solid and surprisingly deep strategy-RPG experience, Episode 3 is for you.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    As a newcomer to the Harvest Moon experience, I was floored with the almost overwhelming amount of options and choices within the game. The simple and responsive controls make it very easy to play.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    While it clearly rips off Zelda in certain areas, the Mummy levels are a breath of fresh air to the entire game. Having Sphinx on his own would have had this game be very cookie cutter, so not enough good things can be said about the Mummy.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Gameplay-wise, this is the closest I've played to "No Mercy" with enough new additions to make the matches more interesting. The story mode, the bread and butter for single player, is very good, although the lack of a branching story line does bring it down.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    I’m torn here because Donkey Kong ’94 is one of my favorite games of all time, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong just isn’t as good.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Fans of any Disney Princess will adore the game, provided that they are newer to the world of video games.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Its simplistic, but addictive gameplay will have you playing long after everything is unlocked. Despite a missed opportunity for multiplayer, Wario Ware Touched! beautifully shows off the potential of the Nintendo DS.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    It seems Konami could have made better use of the touch screen feature on the DS, and also taken a few more liberties with innovative game play.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A very engaging experience packed with fun and interesting characters and puzzles that really make you think.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a quick, fun game that demands reflexes, has replay value by the bucket loads, and is a blast to play with friends, check it out.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A solid, fun military war game. The game is nice and challenging, whether in single player or multi-player. For those who like to play games with friends, and not just against them, the co-op mode is amazing and worth taking advantage of.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Probably the best compilation I have ever seen.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    With Killer 7, Mr. Suda has taken the classic adventure genre, injected it with an incredible amount of hallucinogens, and put his own stamp on Capcom's classic design philosophy. It's a mad world in there; are you mad enough to enter?
    • 81 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    While it can get repetitive at times, Trauma Center is an incredibly fun and unique game experience that offers some of the fastest paced stylus action out there.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Though the enemies are very repetitive, you'll at least let off some stress while you literally beat the stuffing out them.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Granted, Hal Laboratories and Flagship tried to shake things up with a multiplayer concept that ended up making it less accessible for lonely GBA owners, but it's still a great Kirby game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A beautiful, fast-paced, fun game that can be recommended to all fans of role-playing games. It may not be the best RPG on Game Boy Advance, but it is certainly in the upper echelon of the genre.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Underneath the less than stellar presentation, is a game that pulls off is a complex, tactical, and worthwhile adventure.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    The only aspect of this game that can be considered negative is the repetition - once all five pikmin types are unlocked there is very little in the way of variation - but the game is easily enough fun to obscure this fact.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    A straight hack and slash action title. Nothing more, nothing less...Quite simply, I love this game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    By far the best "Punch-Out" clone to ever grace the gaming world, but it’s certainly not perfect. It lacks the classic charm and replay value of "Punch-Out" and "Super Punch-Out," but that doesn’t mean it’s completely devoid of these qualities.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    I said it before and I’ll say it again, this is the best Nickelodeon game ever.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    If there’s anything to complain about regarding the on-foot missions, it’s their embarrassing simplicity...but it’s pretty much unanimous that the flight missions and multiplayer are top notch.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    Fans of "Power Stone" or "Smash Brothers" should especially be interested in the frantic battle action Gotcha Force has to offer.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    The type of game that knows what it wants to be (a "Goldeneye" clone) and doesn't really try to do anything else. In the end, it still comes out as a really good game that's fun to play with storyline is second to none.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With the game’s inherent frustration factor, Bomberman Max 2 will be a game players return to once in a while and just pick up and play for a little while.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It feels enough like Bond and plays well enough for players to forgive any technical issues.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I stand in absolute awe of how underrated F1 2002 is.
    • Nintendophiles
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A must buy for any Spongebob crazed fan and anybody who likes decent platform games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lost Expedition suffers a bit because there isn’t much to make it stand out from other games in the genre, but it is still a fun ride for the ten hours it lasts and even includes the first two Pitfall games as a bonus.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An above average game surrounded by overachieving games make Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure a game only platformer fans or Crash fans will really want to buy, but when they do, they won't regret it.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even at its hardest, the GC version is quite a bit easier than the Xbox version. Considering the challenge was one of the best things about the game previously, this is one of the ports biggest downfalls in my eyes.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In the end the Scooby Doo license is well served.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It’s the best golf game I’ve ever played, and with all the extras, I’m sure to be playing it for many months to come.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's motocross to the extreme. There is nothing out there like this, except for "SSX Tricky," and this is better than Tricky. If you like Tricky, you'll love Freekstyle.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Although the game features a lot of action sequences, it’s really an RPG at heart. However, what makes this game unique is the battle system. It combines a turn based fighting system with a real time one. Did that make sense to anyone?
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One possible complaint is that the game, for all its excellent aesthetic features and options, may simply be too difficult for the average gamer, even in the “novice” difficulty mode.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Just blowing up anything seen was entertainment at its finest.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A fun, original platformer that introduces some fun things to the genre, that, if explored more deeply in a sequel, could put the game up there with the best.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I cannot stress the genius of the game’s real-time, party based combat, which offers a far more satisfying combat play than the "Aidyn Chronicles" could ever achieve.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The controls are tight, the graphics are great and the gameplay is diverse and filled with mini-games.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you already have All-Star Baseball 2003, 2004 probably doesn't have enough additions to make it a worthwhile purchase.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Super Bubble Pop will have you playing for hours and then some. It’s a simple yet compelling game filled with fun gameplay and gives you an overall addictive nature.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Geo-Mod system was better utilized this time around and also very well tied into the multiplayer mode. But one can’t just stop thinking about the possibilities if a game like Red Faction was made from the ground up on the GameCube hardware.

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