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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 11/15/2023
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!
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Critic average
81
Average of 18 scored external reviews.
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Critic avg
81
18 scored reviews
Total coverage
18
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Score range
45–100
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Signal shape
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Score range is 31+ points
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.
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18 included scored reviews
Showing 11-18 of 18 matching critic reviews. 18 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 2.
American Arcadia PC Review: A Unique Puzzle Adventure With An Incredibly Story-Rich Plot
Published 11/17/2023
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Score
94
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalAmerican Arcadia Review: Side-Scrolling Truman Show
Published 11/15/2023
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80
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Read originalReview: American Arcadia
Published 11/15/2023
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Score
85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalAmerican Arcadia review: ingenious spy thriller is a can’t-miss November game
Published 11/15/2023
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80
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Read originalREVIEW: ‘American Arcadia’ Shows a Potential Dystopian Future(PC)
Published 11/15/2023
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalAmerican Arcadia review: "Stylish, smart, and highly entertaining" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 11/15/2023
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80
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Read original'American Arcadia' Review: All The World’s a Puzzling Stage
Published 11/15/2023
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80
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Read originalUse a Potion American Arcadia Review
Published 11/15/2023
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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