Jemma Casson
Pure NintendoReview: Back to the Dawn (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 5/6/2026
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Series X|S / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 11/3/2023
Back to the Dawn
A gripping prison escape RPG woven with crime, corruption, and hidden agendas. Step into a maximum-security facility where every inmate has a past—and a plan. You'll have to fight to survive, investigate, and ultimately break free before the time runs out. Uncover a scheme that threatens more than just your life—it could bring down the entire city. In this thrilling adventure, choices matter, and escape is your only salvation!
- Developer
- Metal Head Games
- Publisher
- Spiral Up Games
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Critic avg
83
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 83 across 15 scored reviews, with a 40-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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90–1005 reviews · 33%
80–896 reviews · 40%
70–793 reviews · 20%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Joshua Howard
Smash JumpBack to the Dawn Review
Published 4/24/2026
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMahi Araf
GamesCreedBack to the Dawn Review
Published 3/11/2026
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84
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightReview: Back to the Dawn on Nintendo Switch 2
Published 3/9/2026
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77
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalStephan Adamus
COGconnectedBack to the Dawn Review – Choose Your Own Prison Break
Published 3/5/2026
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70
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalKieran Singh
Loot Level ChillBack to the Dawn Switch 2 review
Published 3/5/2026
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85
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdEN
PS4Blog.net[Nintendo Switch 2] Back to the Dawn Review
Published 3/5/2026
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris McMullen
GameSpewBack to the Dawn review
Published 9/22/2025
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalLucas White
ShacknewsBack to the Dawn review: The dark side of the zoo
Published 9/10/2025
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60
-23 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle McGrath
Thumb CultureBack to the Dawn – PC Review
Published 8/1/2025
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100
+17 vs critic avg
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