Cody Medellin
Worth PlayingPC Review - 'Away: Journey to the Unexpected'
Published 8/12/2019
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 2/5/2019
AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected
Away: Journey to the Unexpected is a colorful first person adventure game that combines action, negotiation and rogue-lite elements Progress through the levels and the story, choose your path, but above all, recruit allies. All the strange characters you meet in game can be played in first person, and it’s up to you to find the right answers to get them to join your team! Idiotic workmen, mysteries from outer space, oddball friends, and fast combat await!
- Developer
- Aurelien Regard Games
- Publisher
- Playdius, Dear Villagers, Plug In Digital
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62
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The critic average is 62 across 10 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Justin Sharp
Pure NintendoReview: AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 4/29/2019
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50
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Away: Journey To The Unexpected - A Colourful Roguelike Plagued By Bad Design Choices
Published 2/19/2019
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50
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Read originalBrandon Marlow
Push SquareAway: Journey to the Unexpected - A JRPG-Roguelike Mashup With Serious Flaws
Published 2/12/2019
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50
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Read originalNeal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportAway: Journey to the Unexpected (Switch) Review
Published 2/7/2019
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75
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected Review
Published 2/7/2019
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70
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Delaney
TrueAchievementsAway: Journey to the Unexpected Review
Published 2/6/2019
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70
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionAway: Journey to the Unexpected Review – Expect A Good Time
Published 2/5/2019
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70
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlan Strawbridge
PlayStation UniverseAway Journey to the Unexpected Review - PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 2/5/2019
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70
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Read originalKieron Verbrugge
WellPlayedTurned AWAY
Published 2/4/2019
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60
-2 vs critic avg
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