Ken McKown
ZTGDBlazing Strike (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 6/11/2025
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80
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 10/17/2024
Blazing Strike
Inspired by classic arcade fighting game series from industry greats such as Capcom and SNK, the upcoming 2D fighting game from developer RareBreed Makes Games is Blazing Strike evokes the excitement and nostalgia of 2D pixel art genre pioneers while incorporating a unique games system with modern mechanics.
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- Aksys Games
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66
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Critic avg
66
4 scored reviews
Total coverage
4
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Score range
45–80
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 66 across 4 scored reviews, with a 35-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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Tom Massey
Nintendo LifeReview: Blazing Strike (Switch) - A Beautiful Love Letter To The Fighting Game Hardcore
Published 10/28/2024
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80
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightReview: Blazing Strike on Nintendo Switch
Published 10/22/2024
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Score
45
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Gerra-Clarin
Game8Blazing Strike Review | Decades Too Late
Published 10/13/2024
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60
-6 vs critic avg
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