Athanasios Aravositas
Cubed3Astalon: Tears of the Earth (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 9/10/2021
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+6 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 6/3/2021
Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Three explorers wander through a post-apocalyptic desert to find a way to save the people in their village. A dark, twisted tower has been pushed up from the depths of the Earth... but does it hold the answers they seek?
- Developer
- LABS Works
- Publisher
- DANGEN Entertainment
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84
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10
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Score range
70–90
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The critic average is 84 across 10 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Alana Dunitz
GameGrinAstalon: Tears of the Earth Review
Published 7/28/2021
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70
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Astalon: Tears of the Earth (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 7/9/2021
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalNicola Kapron
COGconnectedAstalon: Tears of the Earth Review – A Testament to 8-Bit Glory
Published 6/11/2021
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88
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalOwen
Use a PotionUse a Potion Astalon: Tears of the Earth Review
Published 6/8/2021
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85
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Read originalOllie Reynolds
Nintendo LifeMini Review: Astalon: Tears of the Earth - Likeable, High Fantasy Metroidvania Action
Published 6/5/2021
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJeremy Peeples
Hardcore GamerReview: Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Published 6/3/2021
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportAstalon: Tears of the Earth (Switch) Review
Published 6/3/2021
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Astalon: Tears of the Earth Review
Published 6/3/2021
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85
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionAstalon: Tears of the Earth review — To be almost ruined by ash
Published 6/3/2021
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+6 vs critic avg
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