Terrence Johnson
ZTGDBlackwind (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 3/2/2022
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30
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Blackwind
Blackwind is a top-down sci-fi action game that puts you in the shoes of a teenager trapped inside a prototype battle armor suit during an alien invasion. Face off against enemies, cut through their ranks, and fight back to stop a planetary invasion.
- Developer
- Drakkar Dev
- Publisher
- Gamirror Games, Blowfish Studios
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53
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Critic avg
53
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
All coverage currently scored
Score range
30–75
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 53 across 15 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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Below 7013 reviews · 87%
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Kim Snaith
GameSpewBlackwind Review – GameSpew
Published 2/21/2022
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60
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJonathan White
Niche GamerBlackwind Review - Niche GamerBlackwind Review - Niche Gamer
Published 1/27/2022
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60
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamiee Tee
GameGrinBlackwind Review
Published 1/26/2022
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35
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedBlackwind Review – A Losing Battle
Published 1/26/2022
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59
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Bianucci
GamingBoltBlackwind Review – Cold Wind Blows
Published 1/25/2022
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40
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalLisa Pollifroni
Checkpoint GamingBlackwind Review – Mostly down wind from here
Published 1/21/2022
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50
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Baird
Screen RantBlackwind Switch Review: A Clunky Hack & Slash Shooter
Published 1/21/2022
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Score
40
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Blackwind - Hack 'N' Slash Mech Mayhem That Misses The Mark
Published 1/21/2022
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50
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn Rairdin
Nintendo World ReportBlackwind (Switch) Review
Published 1/20/2022
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60
+7 vs critic avg
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