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GameGrinBlack Mesa Review
Published 2/7/2021
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70
-14 vs critic avg
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Linux / PC - 3/5/2020
Black Mesa
Black Mesa is a re-envisioning of Valve Software's classic science fiction first person shooter, Half-Life. Powered by Source Engine, You will re-visit the inaugural role of Gordon Freeman and his memorable journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Expect detailed environments to explore, a huge cast of characters and experimental weaponry. All-new music, voice acting, choreography and added dialogue give way to a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before.
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- Crowbar Collective
- Publisher
- Crowbar Collective
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Critic avg
84
8 scored reviews
Total coverage
8
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Score range
70–100
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 84 across 8 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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8 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 38%
80–894 reviews · 50%
70–791 review · 13%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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IGN Black Mesa Review
Published 3/13/2020
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltBlack Mesa Review – The Once and Future Freeman
Published 3/12/2020
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Black Mesa Review
Published 3/10/2020
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle Nicol
WayTooManyGamesReview - Black Mesa
Published 3/9/2020
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalRick Lane
EurogamerBlack Mesa review - a masterful remake that improves upon a classic
Published 3/5/2020
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100
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndy Kelly
PC GamerBlack Mesa review
Published 3/5/2020
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84
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionBlack Mesa review — Xen and the art of crowbar maintenance
Published 3/5/2020
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