Sophie Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Bahnsen Knights (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 3/8/2024
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 12/14/2023
Bahnsen Knights
1986, Tornado Alley, USA… Go undercover as Boulder, an agent infiltrating the notorious religious cult known as the Bahnsen Knights. Face off against occultists, biblical storms, and an enigmatic car salesman turned preacher as you investigate the disappearance of a fellow agent and close friend.
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- LCB Game Studio
- Publisher
- Chorus Worldwide
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Critic avg
77
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
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Score range
55–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 14 scored reviews, with a 45-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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14 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 14%
80–896 reviews · 43%
70–794 reviews · 29%
Below 702 reviews · 14%
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Alex Orona
Nintendo World ReportBahnsen Knights (Switch) Review
Published 2/7/2024
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55
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightBahnsen Knights
Published 1/29/2024
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71
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalLindsay
Digitally DownloadedReview: Bahnsen Knights (Nintendo Switch)
Published 1/29/2024
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalOliver Shellding
WayTooManyGamesReview - Bahnsen Knights (Switch)
Published 1/29/2024
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris McMullen
GameSpewBahnsen Knights Review: A Wild, Weird Ride That You Shouldn’t Miss
Published 1/28/2024
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalOliver Revolta
Nintendo LifeReview: Bahnsen Knights (Switch) - Perhaps The Best Yet Of The Brilliant 'Pixel Pulps'
Published 1/25/2024
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Isaacson
WellPlayedBahnsen Knights Review
Published 1/19/2024
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill Silberman
Digital ChumpsBahnsen Knights Review (PS5)
Published 1/17/2024
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78
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalChristian Donlan
EurogamerBahnsen Knights review - bringing the Pixel Pulps home in style
Published 12/13/2023
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100
+23 vs critic avg
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