Jack Zustiak
GamingTrendBerserk Boy review — Flash of inspiration
Published 3/5/2024
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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
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Score range
60–93
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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%
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Tom Massey
Nintendo LifeReview: Berserk Boy (Switch) - An Upbeat, 16-Bit Throwback, Not As 'Mega Man' As It Looks
Published 3/5/2024
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Read originalAlex Patterson
Final WeaponBerserk Boy Review – A Breezy, Unique Take on the Mega Man Formula
Published 3/5/2024
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