Official Nintendo Magazine UK's Scores
- Games
For 1,511 reviews, this publication has graded:
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66% higher than the average critic
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5% same as the average critic
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29% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 5.3 points lower than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 70
| Highest review score: | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D | |
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| Lowest review score: | Enjoy your massage! |
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Positive: 704 out of 1511
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Negative: 201 out of 1511
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Simply put, if you've long been dreaming of a game that actually makes the most of the Wii's powerful graphics processor then your dreams have come true. Super Mario Galaxy will not only rock your socks, it will blow your actual feet clean off, leaving you with a set of comedy stumps that you can use to pretend you're a marauding pirate. [December 2007, p.72]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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If you like your fighting retro then Ultimate Mortal Kombat is the game for you, and the addition of "Puzzle Kombat" and Wi-Fi combat makes it a great package. [Feb 2008, p.70]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Joker is a massive jump forwards from the first GBC game of '98. In terms of depth, storyline and sense of real adventure and progression, it's an enjoyable and compulsive game. [Feb 2008, p.76]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It's ideal both as a family game or as great post-pub entertainment. [Christmas 2007, p.64]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Frustratingly, it plays more like an interactive story book than a videogame. [Jan 2008, p.78]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A finely honed and perfectly balanced strategy RPG this may be, but it could've been so much more had it made better use of the Wii hardware. [May 2008, p.78]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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An extremely rewarding tour of duty for the DS. [Jan 2008, p.76]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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The game begins to fall apart as soon as you throw any real criticism at it. [Feb 2008, p.80]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It'd be the finest licensed game ever if it wasn't ruined by the anti-climactic ending and an atrocious camera. Sadly, all the humour in the world can't really fix that. [Christmas 2007, p.70]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Gripes about the lacklustre visuals and unwanted gameplay tweaks aside, Guitar Hero III is truly great, even if it's somewhat harder than we were expecting. [Christmas 2007, p.75]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A decent suspense-filled horror game that looks good for the DS but would probably be more at home on a console. [July 2008, p.98]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Never have we been so amused, challenged and impressed by a game all at the same time. [Christmas 2007, p.68]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Familiar gameplay, but the finely crafted stories make this the best game in the series. [Nov 2008, p.86]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Only two of the remixes are any good, but even these aren't worth your time. [June 2008, p.84]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Alas, you really are better off sticking with "Wii Sports." [May 2008, p.93]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Even those who've been here many times before will want to get stuck in again. [Christmas 2007, p.84]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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We were 52% through the single-player game within 45 minutes of starting. [Christmas 2007, p.88]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Spyro hasn't the strength to soar into the realms of a must buy title but he's got more than enough stamina to hover above the current crop of average platformers. [Christmas 2007, p.74]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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In the grand scheme of things, Table Tennis won't set the world alight. However, taken as the hugely-playable and addictive arcade sports game it is, it's good stuff. [Christmas 2007, p.82]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Other than the new controls this is the same as the PS2 and PSP Meltdowns, but when rolling a blob of mercury is as addictive and challenging as this it really doesn't matter. [Apr 2007, p.88]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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There really is no excuse for such a poor Wii version. Sort it out Activision. [Jan 2008, p.87]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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There are times when it's pretty much impossible to see in front of you. [Jan 2008, p.86]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Beautiful, action-packed and crazy as hell to boot. [May 2008, p.75]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It may well improve your coordination but no more than any other game. [Christmas 2007, p.92]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Flashy and dressed stylishly enough to earn a second glance, Bleach isn't worth more than an occasional fling. [Mar 2008, p.76]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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If you're after a 'serious' football game on the Wii you could do a heck of a lot worse than FIFA 08. If you had concerns about the controls, don't worry - it works. [Dec 2007, p.82]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It might be too complicated for a younger audience to enjoy on their own. [Christmas 2007, p.86]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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The on-rails steering mechanic will be an insult to your gaming ability. [Apr 2008, p.79]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A solid outing for the bandicoot, who soldiers on despite showing signs of age. Kids will love it, adults will be bemused by it and everyone else has played this kind of thing before. [Dec 2007, p.84]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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This surpasses expectations. It looks great, has fantastic online features and the course editor is brilliant. If only the cars felt a little more like cars. [Oct 2007, p.90]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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If you can believe it, this is possibly even worse than the diabolical "Spider-Man 3." [Christmas 2007, p.83]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Everything you could ever want from a Zelda game and more. [Nov 2007, p.80]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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The Wii controls don't always work too well and it's no treat for the eyes, but overall this is a highly playable game. [Nov 2007, p.78]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Fans of dancing games won't be disappointed. [June 2008, p.74]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Despite the big open areas, your path through them is frustratingly linear. [Jan 2008, p.84]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Konami's willingness to put the Wii's controls to good use without making a gimmick-laden game pays off once again - Dewy is great fun, if slightly infuriating for all the right reason. [Dec 2007, p.78]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It's better than "Animal Crossing" and "Harvest Moon" in almost every way, whle also being a completely different kind of game...Barring a few options we'd have liked to see, it's a perfect second life experience. [Oct 2007, p.78]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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The perfect handheld confection, offering light, accessible gaming that is easy to dip in and out of without making huge demands on you. [Oct 2007, p.92]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A consummate Sonic experience, reminding us exactly why the blue blur was great in the first place - plus, it's got tons of replay value tucked inside. [Oct 2007, p.84]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A solid and well-made example of what we want to see in a DS racer. Juiced 2 impresses on first play but doesn't leave a unique lasting impression to make it a must buy. [Dec 2007, p.80]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Jam Sessions offers a toy for wannabe guitarists who don't have time to learn. [Oct 2007, p.87]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A fun little game that will keep you busy for a while. Just don't expect it to throw you any wild surprises, other than the main control system itself. [Christmas 2007, p.85]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Designing your own gaming world has so much potential, sadly let down by limited vision and scope. It doesn't help that the gameplay is about as exciting as our bank statements. [Dec 2007, p.86]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It's the same old Worms at the core, but it's the franchise at its best. [Sept 2007, p.72]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Anyone over the age of ten won't find it even remotely challenging. [Nov 2007, p.88]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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With more balanced controls for the Remote, this would have been so much better. [Nov 2007, p.79]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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The Prime trilogy couldn't have gone out on a higher note. [Nov 2007, p.74]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Liked bowling in "Wii Sports"? Well, if you want some decent bowling action on Wii you'll just have to stick with it because Brunswick has no style, character or spirit. Dreadful. [Dec 2007, p.88]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It's a tired cliche, but it's never been more true - if you liked the first game, you should like this too. If you never played the first one, though, this is the better option. [Aug 2007, p.82]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A deep, engrossing tactical-strategy RPG weighing in with several weeks of play. [Nov 2007, p.93]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Too convoluted and generally annoying to be any real fun - it's a competent effort, but there are genuinely better attempts at the genre on the way if you can wait. [Nov 2007, p.89]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Great for fans, hard work for everyone - it's not bad, just really heavy going. [Feb 2009, p.80]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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If you already own "Madden NFL 07" then for once we do actually think it's worth trading it in because there are so many new features that it's improved in almost every way. [Oct 2007, p.86]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Here's hoping that Megaman gets back to his roots in the near future. [Jan 2008, p.82]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Here's hoping that Megaman gets back to his roots in the near future. [Jan 2008, p.82]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Here's hoping that Megaman gets back to his roots in the near future. [Jan 2008, p.82]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Boogie is certainly not without its flaws but as a karaoke/rhythm-action game designed to keep a crowd of people genuinely entertained it does the job perfectly. [Sept 2007, p.66]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A brave attempt at combining two very different types of gameplay. [Nov 2007, p.84]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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While we can see some people getting frustrated with the tricky AI later in the game, the emphasis on multiplayer and online action makes this an essential Wii title. [June 2007, p.72]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A competent but ultimately soulless and uninspired slash 'em up that doesn't push the DS to anywhere near its full capabilities. [Oct 2007, p.94]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It's dull, it's repetitive and it's as much fun as being cuddled by a cactus. [Nov 2007, p.87]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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If you're going to compete with the likes of Mario and Sonic you need a smart plan. And if you have a smart plan you better make it work. Cookie & Cream is only half way there. [Dec 2007, p.87]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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As a basic tennis sim this does a perfectly adequate job. Ignore the more-trouble-than-it's-worth touch screen control system and it plays fine. It's just a pity there's so little to do. [Jan 2007, p.78]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A brave attempt at standing out from the sudoku crowd, but its confusing grids and random mini-games make it more frustrating than refreshing. One for multiplayer only. [May 2007, p.79]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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You can't transform a turd, no matter how hard you try. [Oct 2007, p.89]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Breaks the recent run of poor movie spin-offs by being thoughtful and fun. [Nov 2007, p.94]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It's alright, but not good enough for us to forgive yet another port. [Aug 2007, p.76]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It's as close to the Potter world as you're likely to get in a videogame an dis fun to play too. [Aug 2007, p.74]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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You'll be amazed at what the developers are squeezing out of the DS. [July 2007, p.78]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Once the training is out of the way, you'll lose yourself for hours on end. [Aug 2007, p.80]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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The most intense gaming experience on the Wii...It will consume you. [July 2007, p.80]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It's what a bag of roast beef crisps is to a Sunday roast with all the trimmings. [Sept 2007, p.90]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It's certainly not the most subtle game in the world but if you're old enough to play it Scarface is a joy. It's a shame it looks like it was made five years ago, though. [Aug 2007, p.84]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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You'll find the Wii Remote almost perfectly suited to lifting the toilet seat. [Sept 2007, p.86]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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You can see everything it has to offer within 30 minutes. [Aug 2007, p.96]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It really makes you think and that, surely, is the point of a puzzle game. [Oct 2007, p.96]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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The best adaptation of an animated movie we've seen in a long time. [Sept 2007, p.77]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A group of friends can still have fun with it, but it's just too similar to previous versions. [Aug 2007, p.88]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Get two people together and it's damn good fun! [June 2007, p.90]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Between the dog-eared visuals and repetitive gameplay, it's only just bearable. Shame, really. [Aug 2007, p.98]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Hugely enjoyable, if a touch short, but with enough replay value and atmosphere to make it work really well. [Oct 2007, p.88]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A nostalgic treat for those who owned a C64 but too punishing and dated for young ones. [July 2008, p.82]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Dull, and in many cases, incredibly annoying and frustrating. [July 2007, p.86]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Exactly the sort of game that should ensure the Wii continues to thrive. It's easy to get used to, has a perfect difficulty curve and is pure fun throughout. An explosive success. [Apr 2007, p.64]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It's immensely satisfying gunning down hordes of enemies. [June 2007, p.86]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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As long as you don't mind it being effectively a fancy remake of past Pokemon adventures, Diamond and Pearl provide a fantastic experience with great Wi-Fi features. [July 2007, p.70]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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As long as you don't mind it being effectively a fancy remake of past Pokemon adventures, Diamond and Pearl provide a fantastic experience with great Wi-Fi features. [July 2007, p.70]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Fans of the series will be saddened at the lack of challenge the new scheme offers, and the lack of value. [June 2007, p.92]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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It's fun to play and has a fantastic script but the annoyances are too blatant to ignore. [Sept 2007, p.78]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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As compelling and solid as "Rival Swords" is, we can't ignore the fact that many people already played and completed it 16 months ago. A GameCube game in Wii's clothing. [May 2007, p.88]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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A great looking title with highly addictive mini-games. [July 2007, p.70]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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Vanguard is lacking in atmosphere and intensity - things step up for the final level but it's too late by then. Even without a multiplayer mode, "Call of Duty 3" beats this. [May 2007, p.80]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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There's already a better air combat game on the Wii in the shape of "Heatseeker," but if you'd rather try something more historical this isn't too bad. [Apr 2007, p.78]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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This isn't a kitchen nightmare, but nor is it a triumph. [June 2007, p.76]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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The genre-mixing is a nice enough idea but you end up with an exhausted puzzler with some pretty flimsy RPG elements tacked on. It all seems a little flat. [May 2007, p.90]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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The Godfather is the perfect example of how Wii controls can make an average game better. It's a shame it doesn't look better, but this is still highly recommended for action fans. [Apr 2007, p.89]- Official Nintendo Magazine UK
