Drew Hurley
Cubed3Anodyne 2: Return to Dust (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 8/30/2022
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Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
In this sequel to Anodyne, traverse a moody, 3D world and surreal 2D spaces, with PSX and 16-bit-influenced art styles. Play as Nova, the Nano Cleaner, and collect dangerous Nano Dust for the mysterious entity, "The Center".
- Developer
- Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka, Analgesic Productions
- Publisher
- Ratalaika Games
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72
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10
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58–100
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The critic average is 72 across 10 scored reviews, with a 42-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Thomas Hughes
TheSixthAxisAnodyne 2: Return To Dust Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 5/17/2021
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRachel Poli
Pure NintendoReview: Anodyne 2: Return to Dust (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 3/29/2021
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65
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJon Peltz
Jump Dash RollAnodyne 2: Return to Dust Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 3/22/2021
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60
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoshua Robin
Nintendo World ReportAnodyne 2: Return to Dust (Switch) Review
Published 3/1/2021
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Flynn
GamingTrendYou are never enough — Anodyne 2: Return to Dust Review
Published 2/21/2021
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100
+28 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Anodyne 2: Return to Dust Review
Published 2/18/2021
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58
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalAthanasios Aravositas
Cubed3Anodyne 2: Return to Dust (PC) Review
Published 8/28/2019
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRyan Pearson
Niche GamerAnodyne 2: Return to Dust Review - Niche GamerAnodyne 2: Return to Dust Review - Niche Gamer
Published 8/20/2019
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdwin Evans-Thirlwell
EurogamerAnodyne 2: Return to Dust review - Zelda and Psychonauts combine in a bewitching formal experiment
Published 8/12/2019
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