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Giovanni Colantonio
Digital Trends
“Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition will teach you the thrill of speedrunning, but it's only a tease.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Solid game selection
- Great intro to speedrunning
- Legendary challenges are fun
- Lots of unlockables
- Multiplayer options
- Nostalgic appeal
Points of Contention
- Missing context about the real NWC
- Competitive modes are lacking
- Doesn't include the full NES games
- Limited scope
- Grindy progression
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics50
Will Greenwald
PCMag
“In short, NWC is a fine game, but it doesn't have enough to justify its retail release.”
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Alicia Haddick
TechRadar
“Walking in almost a straight line to a hole in a wall doesn’t feel like a timed challenge I wish to return to for another attempt at a personal best.”
