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PS4 / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 8/20/2018
"Bad North is a minimalistic real-time tactics roguelite game that combines a charming aesthetic and simple, accessible controls with a surprisingly deep combat simulation."
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Critic average
72
Average of 11 scored external reviews.
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Critic avg
72
11 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
All coverage currently scored
Score range
50–90
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 72 across 11 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 70–79 band.
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11 included scored reviews
Showing 1-10 of 11 matching critic reviews. 11 total critic reviews. Page 1 of 2.
'Bad North' Xbox One / Windows PC review: An addictive viking strategy game on Xbox Game Pass | Windows Central
Published 12/27/2019
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70
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Read originalBad North review
Published 10/25/2018
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78
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalBad North (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 9/6/2018
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60
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalReview: Bad North (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 9/3/2018
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalReview: Bad North
Published 8/30/2018
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55
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalReview: Bad North (PS4)
Published 8/28/2018
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalBad North (Switch) Review
Published 8/23/2018
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalBad North Review
Published 8/23/2018
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50
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalBad North review - doom-laden strategy delivered in tiny, terrifying chunks
Published 8/23/2018
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80
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalReview: Bad North (Switch eShop)
Published 8/22/2018
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90
+18 vs critic avg
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