Aaron Price
WayTooManyGamesReview - Berserk Boy
Published 3/8/2024
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60
-21 vs critic avg
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PC / PS5 / Switch - 3/6/2024
Berserk Boy
Berserk Boy is a vibrant, retro 2D action platformer that lets you… GO BERSERK! Change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Earth, Air, and Ice as you race through stylish stages in a heroic battle to save the planet from the evil Dr. Genos!
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Critic avg
81
23 scored reviews
Total coverage
23
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–93
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Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 23 scored reviews, with a 33-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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23 included scored reviews
90–1005 reviews · 22%
80–8913 reviews · 57%
70–794 reviews · 17%
Below 701 review · 4%
Showing 11-20 of 23 matching critic reviews. 23 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
Justin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Berserk Boy Review
Published 3/7/2024
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78
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalPaul Hunter
NextGen PlayerBerserk Boy Mini Review
Published 3/7/2024
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalRexifirus Nightshade
GamesCreedBerserk Boy Review | PC
Published 3/6/2024
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84
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJake
Use a PotionUse a Potion Berserk Boy Review
Published 3/6/2024
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJonathan Leo
KakuchopureiBerserk Boy Review: Anger Management
Published 3/6/2024
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill Silberman
Digital ChumpsBerserk Boy Review (PC)
Published 3/5/2024
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93
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalBerserk Boy is a satisfying modern take on Mega Man
Published 3/5/2024
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportBerserk Boy (Switch) Review
Published 3/5/2024
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlana Dunitz
GameGrinBerserk Boy Review
Published 3/5/2024
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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