Jason Faulkner
Game RevolutionBloodstained: Ritual of the Night Review | The best Castlevania game to date
Published 7/4/2019
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90
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Stadia / PS4 / PC / iOS / WiiU / XONE / Switch - 6/18/2019
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a gothic horror action side-scrolling RPG set in 19th century England. A paranormal force has summoned a demon-infested castle, revealing crystal shards infused with tremendous magical power. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse which slowly crystallizes her body. To save humanity, and herself in the process, Miriam must fight through the castle and defeat the summoner, Gebel. Collect, craft and unlock a vast array of weapons, equipment and loot to defeat the countless minions and bosses of hell that await!
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- 505 Games
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82
Average of 49 scored external reviews.
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85
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Critic avg
82
49 scored reviews
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49
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50–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 82 across 49 scored reviews, with a 50-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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49 included scored reviews
90–10015 reviews · 31%
80–8924 reviews · 49%
70–797 reviews · 14%
Below 703 reviews · 6%
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Kirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 7/4/2019
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50
-32 vs critic avg
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Read originalBob Richardson
RPGFanRPGFan News - Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Review
Published 7/4/2019
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79
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Watts
GameSpotBloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Nintendo Switch Review - Less Lively
Published 7/3/2019
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60
-22 vs critic avg
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Digitally DownloadedReview: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 7/3/2019
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100
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalJosh Torres
RPG SiteBloodstained: Ritual of the Night Review | RPG Site
Published 7/3/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDalton Cooper
Game RantBloodstained: Ritual of the Night Revieweval(ez_write_tag([[970,250],'gamerant_com-box-2000007','ezslot_6',145,'0']));
Published 7/2/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalCosmin Vasile
SoftpediaSoftpedia Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Review
Published 7/2/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportBloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Switch) Review
Published 7/2/2019
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDamien McFerran
Nintendo LifeReview: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - A Fine Castlevania Tribute That's A Technical Trainwreck On Switch
Published 7/1/2019
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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