T.J. Hafer
IGNAt the Gates Review
Published 2/13/2019
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48
-19 vs critic avg
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Linux / PC / iOS / Mac - 1/23/2019
At the Gates
At The Gates is an empire builder. If you're unfamiliar with the genre, a good example is Sid Meier's Civilization. Starting with a small tribe, you must explore the world, exploit its scarce resources, and eliminate or outsmart potential enemies. The decisions you make start off simple but grow in complexity until you command a mighty economic and military powerhouse. Over the course of a single game your tribe will migrate to more lush and bountiful lands, conquer and barter with other clans, work alongside the Romans, learn from them... and finally destroy them. Along the way, you'll need to master the art of war and craft cunning plans to strengthen your kingdom - all while enduring the worst mother nature can throw at you.
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- Conifer Games
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- Conifer Games
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Critic avg
67
12 scored reviews
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12
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Score range
40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 67 across 12 scored reviews, with a 50-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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90–1001 review · 8%
80–892 reviews · 17%
70–794 reviews · 33%
Below 705 reviews · 42%
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Matt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Jon Shafer's At The Gates (PC)
Published 2/12/2019
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80
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathan Birch
WccftechJon Shafer’s At the Gates Review – Barbarian Aggravations
Published 2/6/2019
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65
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Wildgoose
GameSpotJon Shafer's At The Gates Review - Fertile Soil
Published 2/4/2019
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalRuby Salt
COGconnectedAt the Gates Review – Destroying the Roman Empire in Watercolor
Published 1/31/2019
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60
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Tapsell
EurogamerJon Shafer's At the Gates review - a 4X experiment more fascinating than fun
Published 1/25/2019
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75
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalKhayl Adam
TwinfiniteAt The Gates Review
Published 1/24/2019
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Rodriguez
PC InvasionJon Shafer’s At The Gates Review – Close The Gates For Now
Published 1/24/2019
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Score
40
-27 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony Marzano
DestructoidReview: Jon Shafer's At the Gates
Published 1/23/2019
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90
+23 vs critic avg
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Read originalJavy Gwaltney
Game InformerAt The Gates Review - Clawing Your Way To Victory
Published 1/23/2019
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80
+13 vs critic avg
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