Stephen Tailby
Push SquareMini Review: Bee Simulator - A Good Natured Game, But It Still Stings
Published 11/18/2019
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40
-19 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 11/12/2019
Bee Simulator
Compete with other bees in races, collect pollen, perform waggle dances, and explore a world inspired by Central Park in New York. Play it with your family or friends, choosing between three modes, including co-op and vs. split-screen.
- Developer
- Varsav Game Studios
- Publisher
- Varsav Game Studios, Bigben Interactive, Nacon
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59
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Whimsical / playful / lightheartedDefining · Curated baseline
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Cozy / low-pressureDefining · Curated baseline
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Highly replayableModerately · Curated baseline
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Critic avg
59
18 scored reviews
Total coverage
18
All coverage currently scored
Score range
20–80
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 59 across 18 scored reviews, with a 60-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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18 included scored reviews
90–1000 reviews · 0%
80–892 reviews · 11%
70–795 reviews · 28%
Below 7011 reviews · 61%
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Holly Hudspeth
GamingTrendGamingTrend Bee Simulator Review
Published 11/17/2019
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50
-9 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalKieron Verbrugge
WellPlayedApiary Escape
Published 11/15/2019
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Score
70
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalNick Gillett
Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Bee Simulator Review
Published 11/13/2019
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Score
20
-39 vs critic avg
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Read originalGreg Bargas
PC InvasionBee Simulator review for PC – Fight and flight
Published 11/13/2019
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80
+21 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseBee Simulator PS4 Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 11/12/2019
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70
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Bee Simulator Review
Published 11/12/2019
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Score
70
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalKim Snaith
GameSpewBee Simulator Review – GameSpew
Published 11/12/2019
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Score
60
+1 vs critic avg
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