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For 1,511 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 66% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 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: 98 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Lowest review score: 8 Enjoy your massage!
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 704 out of 1511
  2. Mixed: 606 out of 1511
  3. Negative: 201 out of 1511
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    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Diddy Kong Racing DS
    This could have been as good as "Mario Kart DS" but ditching some fun ideas to make room for the new DS-specific content actually drags the whole thing down. [May 2007, p.72]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Professor Heinz Wolff's Gravity
    It's only very good as opposed to essential. [Mar 2009, p.87]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 63 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Hasbro Family Game Night 2
    One for very drawn out periods spent in confined spaces with family. [Christmas 2009, p.98]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 63 Metascore
    • 39 Critic Score
    Family Tennis 3D
    A load of old (tennis) balls. [May 2013, p.87]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Apr 27, 2013
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Flipper
    Top marks for effort, but Art Style: KuBos does isometric platforming better. [July 2010, p.94]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 63 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Weapon Shop de Omasse
    One of the funniest, most interesting games on 3DS, but also one of the most bloated. There's nothing else like it, which is both to its credit and its detriment. [Apr 2014, p.81]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Apr 13, 2014
    • 62 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Let's Golf 3D
    The lengthy career mode means you'll get your money's worth, but the iffy putting and lack of characters means this golf game still has a fair way to go (sorry) to become one of the genre's masters. [Oct 2011, p.97]
    • 62 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero
    It's a pity Capcom hasn't optimised this for Wii, but this is a great chance to get reacquainted. [Jan 2010, p.70]
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Wooden Sen'SeY
    While far from perfect, there are more than enough ideas here for Upper Byte to build into something special. For the time being, wait for an eShop sale. [Apr 2014, p.80]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Apr 13, 2014
    • 62 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Micro Machines V4
    The fourth Micro Machines game does the franchise proud with a host of cars, some very inventive tracks and multiplayer gameplay more addictive than chocolate milk. [Nov 2006, p.80]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
    Although the idea is interesting and the thought of being a Pokemon instead of training one is a fun twist, it's a shame the game itself is a bit of a let-down, with repetitive and boring missions. [Dec 2006, p.90]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 62 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Mario Party 8
    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
    • 62 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Angry Birds Trilogy
    It's 30 pounds. THIRTY! The equivalent package is under 2 quid on a phone. Need we say more? [Dec 2012, p.102]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Nov 22, 2012
    • 62 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Create
    Ideal if you want to have the whole family crowded around the telly this Christmas. [Christmas 2010, p.73]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Dec 31, 2010
    • 62 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    Spider-Man: Edge of Time
    The boring combat and daft plot mean you're unlikely to keep playing. [Christmas 2011, p.103]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Dec 18, 2011
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Brain Challenge
    This mental workout comes highly recommended. [Oct 2009, p.89]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Disney/Pixar Ratatouille
    Breaks the recent run of poor movie spin-offs by being thoughtful and fun. [Nov 2007, p.94]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 62 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
    Obviously intended for young gamers, and that's exactly who'll get the most out of this. Everyone else will get bored quickly.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Cube Tactics
    Though the tempo is rather tricky, Fun Unit's offering takes the cube route to a decent eShop game. [June 2014, p.89]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Jun 2, 2014
    • 62 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai
    Incredible to behold, but unlikely to inspire, Jett Rocket II is an engaging, if slightly wobbly budget treat that's more for the yes than the heart. [Jan 2014, p.89]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Jan 8, 2014
    • 62 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    Line Rider 2: Unbound
    The controls are fiddly and the game feels deeply unappealing. [Oct 2009, p.84]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 62 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time
    For a kids' game, Travel In Time is horrible at guiding the player. It's all over the place.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Senran Kagura Burst
    Never mind the uncomfortably dubious gender politics, the biggest offence here is the inability to capitalise on rock-solid action foundations.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Kersploosh!
    Fun while it lasts, which isn't very long. [May 2013, p.86]
    • 62 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    New Zealand Story Revolution
    There are a few unnecessary tweaks but they don't ruin the challenging old-school platform action. We'd wait to see if the NES version arrives on the Virtual Console though. [Mar 2007, p.88]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 62 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Heatseeker
    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
    • 62 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Metal Torrent
    Brief, ill conceived and convoluted. DSiWare remains barren for shooter fans. [July 2010, p.93]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 62 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins
    It's technically impressive(ish), but not as fun or funny as the Wii U game. Younger gamers who haven't played GTA will still enjoy it, though.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove 3D
    Cuter than a puppy knitting a little scarf, but very frustrating in some key areas. [May 2012, p.98]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Apr 16, 2012
    • 62 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    Cooking Mama: World Kitchen
    Mama may be smiling away on the box but you certainly won't be if you buy this after playing her old games.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    KickBeat: Special Edition
    A fairly tepid music sim. [Christmas 2014, p.95]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Nov 9, 2014
    • 62 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Muscle March
    It's wacky and fun but the unresponsive gameplay doesn't justify the price tag. [May 2010, p.89]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 62 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Crystal Defenders R1
    Just not enough content to warrant a purchase. [July 2009, p.95]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 62 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars
    Beneath all the psychobabble lies yet another generic RPG obsessed with ogling young girls. [Aug 2014, p.84]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Aug 8, 2014
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Cooking Mama: Cook Off
    This isn't a kitchen nightmare, but nor is it a triumph. [June 2007, p.76]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 61 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron
    The best Star Wars game available on the DS. [Jan 2010, p.72]
    • 61 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Pure Chess
    The rendering of the chess pieces is superb. [June 2014, p.89]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Jun 2, 2014
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Heracles Chariot Racing
    As a cheap and fun alternative to Mario Kart, Heracles Chariot Racing has it covered. [Oct 2009, p.88]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Rayman 3D
    A great platformer over a decade ago, but this is showing its age now.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle
    There's no reason for this to be a 3DS game. [Aug 2011, p.93]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Aug 6, 2011
    • 61 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    LEGO The Lord of the Rings
    Fans of the films will find plenty to love about the production, but thanks to bog-standard gameplay, this is definitely more of an experience than a game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Bobby Carrot Forever
    If you are prepared to put up with the so-so presentation, Bobby Carrot Forever is a decent puzzler with 60 tricky levels.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Mini Ninjas
    Looks lovely but is just too frustrating and slow-paced to recommend. [Nov 2009, p.99]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 61 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    F1 Race Stars: Powered Up Edition
    A moderately successful blend of familiar genres. [March 2014, p.76]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Mar 7, 2014
    • 61 Metascore
    • 46 Critic Score
    LifeSigns: Surgical Unit
    Frustratingly, it plays more like an interactive story book than a videogame. [Jan 2008, p.78]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 61 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2
    Not bad, but you could get the same thing for 69p elsewhere. [Christmas 2012, p.110]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Dec 26, 2012
    • 61 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop
    A real let-down. There are some great ideas in here but they're just not executed very well. Stick to "Resident Evil 4."
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH!
    With 3D visuals that are reminiscent of Pilotwings Resort, Fun Fun Minigolf Touch looks lovely and it does live up to its name at first, even if you probably won't want to play it for more than a few hours.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent
    Some games don't work with a particular control method. This is one such game. If you want some decent spy action with a practical control system, get the GameCube version. [Feb 2007, p.83]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 61 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    FaceBreaker K.O. Party
    If you're after some boxing action on the Wii, it might be best to stick with Wii Sports for now and wait for Punch-Out!! This simply won't satisfy.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Disney Universe
    With a full Disney wardrobe and iconic film sets, it's a must have for Disney fans.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Elite Forces: Unit 77
    A solid game that you'll have fun with. It's just a shame that the slightly annoying controls slightly dampen the experience. [Apr 2009, p.89]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Spore Hero
    Spore Hero is fun for the most part, but a few frustrating annoyances mean it falls just short.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Need for Speed ProStreet
    There's a lightweight, throwaway feel to the racer. Still, it fills a gap in the Wii racer genre. [Jan 2008, p.74]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Jewel Master: Cradle of Rome 2
    There's no reason for you to be playing this on 3DS, because the entire game is played on the bottom screen. [July 2012, p.99]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Jun 20, 2012
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Robocalypse: Beaver Defense
    An enjoyable if ugly tower defence game. Fine, but there are better alternatives. [Aug 2010, p.96]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 61 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Rapala's Fishing Frenzy
    Using the plastic rod-and-reel peripheral makes you look like an utter arse. [Christmas 2008, p.100]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 61 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Arkanoid DS
    It's simple, feature-light and there's no variety in here ("Tetris DS" is much better value), but for a budget price it's not a bad stop-gap game. [Aug 2008, p.101]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 61 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Impossible Mission
    It's as playalbe as ever, but it's also just as limited. [Nov 2007, p.86]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Game & Wario
    The very definition of a mixed bag, Game & Wario is innovative, but stingy with it; silly, but a bit of a slog. Beware the bad eggs, cherish the prize ones. [July 2013, p.82]
    • 61 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Samurai Warriors Chronicles
    The slowest of slow-burners, yet it offers a huge challenge that deserves better and more varied combat and AI.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wii Play: Motion
    Many more hits than misses. Only a must if you need another controller, though. [July 2011, p.94]
    • 60 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Mega Man Star Force: Dragon
    Here's hoping that Megaman gets back to his roots in the near future. [Jan 2008, p.82]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Gardening Mama
    Fun in very short bursts, but this is too frustrating and too flawed to be enjoyed for any longer. [June 2009, p.80]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond
    A decent game, but samey and too like the first title to be a real must-buy. [Apr 2012, p.98]
    • 60 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    Eat! Fat! Fight!
    For a game that's so starved of content, 1,000 Points is a bit hard to swallow. [Feb 2010, p.89]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Monster House
    Something of a rarity - a licensed game that's actually fun. It's no "Resident Evil" but it'll keep the young ones entertained for a while, even if it's a rather short while. [Oct 2006, p.92]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    Guilty Gear Dust Strikers
    While we can appreciate what Dust Strikers is trying to do, it just doesn't work. [Nov 2007, p.85]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Wario: Master of Disguise
    One for the Wario hardcore only. [June 2007, p.95]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    James Noir's Hollywood Crimes
    It may not have much replay value once all the puzzles are done, but it's a fun story with some real head-scratchers.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Steal Princess
    This could be one of those slow-burning games you come back to in between more involving titles. [June 2009, p.81]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Guitar Rock Tour
    Guitar Rock Tour is a great effort. It's a Guitar Hero beater (just about) but with more songs it would have been pretty special.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    James Cameron's Avatar: The Game
    A decent game with some good ideas let down by an absence of blockbuster thrills.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night
    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
    • 60 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    Exerbeat
    Sometimes you'll receive a fraction of your rightful score. [June 2011, p.89]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted May 23, 2011
    • 60 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Touch Detective
    Mystery Detective looks great but is lacking in the gameplay department because the puzzles are often too obscure to be worked out properly. Trial-and-error isn't much fun. [May 2007, p.84]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    Fire Panic
    It's good fun at first but the difficulty ramps up far too quickly and it becomes frustrating indeed. [July 2010, p.95]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Populous DS
    It's fun in short bursts but this hasn't been updated enough to compensate for its rather shallow gameplay. [Mar 2009, p.83]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Pallurikio
    Decent enough, but the price stops us from fully endorsing this one. [Feb 2010, p.85]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pyramids
    The only annoyance is that it takes so long to restart a level, especially when it's so easy to fail. So forget the 3D - this is everything a good puzzle game should be. Simple to play, addictive, challenging and a little bit frustrating.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Adventure Island: The Beginning
    Underwhelming. [July 2009, p.96]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
    It's fun while it lasts but at just four hours long, it's far, far too short. EA, you are a lazy bunch.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions
    Pac-Man Tilt is almost good enough to recommend alone. An ace collection. [Sept 2011, p.88]
    • 60 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    TMNT
    A missed opportunity. [June 2007, p.88]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    SiNG Party
    Sing Party shows off the huge potential the Wii U has for games of this genre. A few fixes could make it definitive but right now it remains simply solid.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time
    No, it's not that much different from last time, but that doesn't stop it being just as much fun. Definitely worth a look. [Aug 2008, p.94]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 60 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    The Mysterious Cities of Gold: Secret Paths
    A good idea, wasted. [Jan 2014, p.75]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Jan 8, 2014
    • 60 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Mega Man Star Force: Pegasus
    Here's hoping that Megaman gets back to his roots in the near future. [Jan 2008, p.82]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
    Perfect for some and hellish for others. You know the phrase "know your audience"? Make sure you know you're that audience before getting this.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Inazuma Eleven Strikers
    Cheery and great fun with two players, but the solo experience is all rather limited.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 57 Critic Score
    EQUILIBRIO
    Reasonably enjoyable while it lasts. [June 2009, p.88]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 59 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Crash City Mayhem
    Had this been four times longer it would have been one of our favourite games. [March 2013, p.92]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Mar 24, 2013
    • 59 Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008
    So basic and cut-down, THQ might as well have called it "My First SmackDown." [Christmas 2007, p.90]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kyotokei
    The brutal difficulty level makes it an acquired taste and it may seem unfairly tough. But Ikaruga fans might find it short when they defeat the final fifth level within an hour. Still, for just 500 Points, this is a good option.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sega Bass Fishing
    We're putting our foot down. Please Sega, no more 10 year old ports. [Apr 2008, p.81]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 59 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Pac-Man Party
    It's surprising there aren't more ways to enjoy these great little games. [Christmas 2010, p.86]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted Jan 1, 2011
    • 59 Metascore
    • 81 Critic Score
    F1 2011
    An impressive attempt to cram the full F1 season into a Nintendo 3DS.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 42 Critic Score
    Open Season
    Open Season is playable but you won't enjoy playing it. Its dull collecting scenarios and repetitive sound bites will drain your soul. Another bad movie tie-in. [Dec 2006, p.94]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    • 59 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Rio
    A well-executed game that'll certainly keep younger players entertained. [June 2011, p.95]
    • Official Nintendo Magazine UK
      • Posted May 23, 2011
    • 59 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll
    Step & Roll is a happy effort that proves more enjoyable when you ignore the Balance Board, in the single player mode at least. There's enough new stuff in here to keep long-time fans amused, with the multiplayer and mini-game modes being the standout features, as ever. A chimp off the old block.
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