Jordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportBattle Princess Madelyn (Switch) Review
Published 12/20/2018
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PS4 / PC / WiiU / Vita / XONE / Switch - 12/5/2018
Battle Princess Madelyn
Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. They set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard.
- Developer
- Casual Bit Games
- Publisher
- Hound Picked Games, Casual Bit Games
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Critic avg
68
22 scored reviews
Total coverage
22
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Score range
40–85
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 68 across 22 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 Below 70 band.
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80–895 reviews · 23%
70–798 reviews · 36%
Below 709 reviews · 41%
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Chris Scullion
Nintendo LifeReview: Battle Princess Madelyn - An Aimless Adventure Redeemed By Its Fantastic Arcade Mode
Published 12/20/2018
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Battle Princess Madelyn Review
Published 12/20/2018
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60
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalDusk Fox
PS3Blog.net[Beyond PlayStation] Battle Princess Madelyn Review
Published 12/20/2018
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85
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniverseBattle Princess Madelyn Review - PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 12/20/2018
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80
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalPaul Renshaw
TheXboxHubBattle Princess Madelyn
Published 12/19/2018
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80
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Garrod
Jump Dash RollBattle Princess Madelyn Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 12/18/2018
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60
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Miller
Game InformerBattle Princess Madelyn Review – Retro To A Fault
Published 12/17/2018
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73
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalBecca Smith
GameSpewBattle Princess Madelyn Review – GameSpew
Published 12/14/2018
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalCorey Hoffmeyer
Screen RantBattle Princess Madelyn Review: A Frustrating, Charming Adventure
Published 12/10/2018
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