Brian Dumlao
Worth PlayingPC Review - 'Blackwood Crossing'
Published 6/9/2017
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75
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 2/17/2017
Blackwood Crossing
Blackwood Crossing is a story-driven first-person adventure game. An intriguing and emotive tale exploring the fragile relationship between orphaned siblings, Scarlett and Finn. When their paths cross with a mysterious figure, an ordinary train ride evolves into a magical story of life, love and loss.
- Developer
- PaperSeven
- Publisher
- Vision Games Publishing
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76
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Critic avg
76
18 scored reviews
Total coverage
18
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–90
Lowest to highest scored review
Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 76 across 18 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
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18 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 11%
80–897 reviews · 39%
70–795 reviews · 28%
Below 704 reviews · 22%
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Blake Hawthorn
GameGrinBlackwood Crossing Review
Published 4/28/2017
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Score
80
+4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalChaz Miller
TwinfiniteBlackwood Crossing Review
Published 4/17/2017
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Score
60
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalRyan Meitzler
DualShockersBlackwood Crossing Review — Childhood Wonder
Published 4/17/2017
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Score
75
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalTracey
PS4Blog.net[PS4] Blackwood Crossing Review
Published 4/14/2017
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85
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalSuzie Ford
GameSpaceGameSpace Blackwood Crossing Review
Published 4/14/2017
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalKim Snaith
GameSpewBlackwood Crossing Review
Published 4/13/2017
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Score
80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalKevin Tavore
TrueAchievementsBlackwood Crossing Review
Published 4/12/2017
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Score
60
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Simmons
COGconnectedBlackwood Crossing Review – A Deep Dive Into the Rabbit Hole
Published 4/11/2017
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Score
83
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAran Suddi
TheSixthAxisBlackwood Crossing Review
Published 4/10/2017
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Score
70
-6 vs critic avg
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