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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 11/15/2023

American Arcadia

Escape from a televised utopia in Out of the Blue’s brand new puzzle-platformer game. Welcome to Arcadia! A 70's retro-futuristic metropolis where all its citizens enjoy a life of luxury and comfort… unaware that they’re being broadcast live 24/7! Arcadia is not an ordinary city, but the most watched reality show on the planet - where a drop in popularity ratings comes at the highest cost: death. Uncover the truth and escape with your life in American Arcadia!

PlatformPuzzleAdventureIndie
Developer
Out of the Blue Games
Publisher
Raw Fury

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Critic average

81

Average of 18 scored external reviews.

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Review coverage

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Critic avg

81

18 scored reviews

Total coverage

18

All coverage currently scored

Score range

45–100

Lowest to highest scored review

Signal shape

Polarized

Score range is 31+ points

Critic landscape

The critic average is 81 across 18 scored reviews, with a 55-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.

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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.

Score distribution

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18 included scored reviews

90–1004 reviews · 22%
80–8910 reviews · 56%
70–793 reviews · 17%
Below 701 review · 6%
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Morgan Wagener

GamesCreed

American Arcadia PC Review: A Unique Puzzle Adventure With An Incredibly Story-Rich Plot

Published 11/17/2023

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Scoring alignment

Score

94

+13 vs critic avg

Kim Snaith

GameSpew

American Arcadia Review: Side-Scrolling Truman Show

Published 11/15/2023

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

-1 vs critic avg

Review: American Arcadia

Published 11/15/2023

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Scoring alignment

Score

85

+4 vs critic avg

Giovanni Colantonio

Digital Trends

American Arcadia review: ingenious spy thriller is a can’t-miss November game

Published 11/15/2023

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

-1 vs critic avg

Mick Abrahamson

But Why Tho?

REVIEW: ‘American Arcadia’ Shows a Potential Dystopian Future(PC)

Published 11/15/2023

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Scoring alignment

Score

85

+4 vs critic avg

Jon Bailes

GamesRadar+

American Arcadia review: "Stylish, smart, and highly entertaining" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge

Published 11/15/2023

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

-1 vs critic avg

Aaron Riccio

Slant Magazine

'American Arcadia' Review: All The World’s a Puzzling Stage

Published 11/15/2023

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

-1 vs critic avg

Sam

Use a Potion

Use a Potion American Arcadia Review

Published 11/15/2023

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+9 vs critic avg

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