Adrian Burrows
TheSixthAxisBloomtown: A Different Story Review - Bloomin' Brilliant | TheSixthAxis
Published 1/31/2025
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 9/24/2024
Bloomtown: A Different Story
Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world. Join Emily and her group of friends to save their cozy town from the demonic creatures that live in the hearts of its residents!
- Developer
- Lazy Bear Games, Different Sense Games
- Publisher
- Twin Sails Interactive
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Critic avg
79
19 scored reviews
Total coverage
19
All coverage currently scored
Score range
55–94
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 79 across 19 scored reviews, with a 39-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
Score distribution
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19 included scored reviews
90–1006 reviews · 32%
80–896 reviews · 32%
70–794 reviews · 21%
Below 703 reviews · 16%
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Athanasios Aravositas
Cubed3Bloomtown: A Different Story (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 10/19/2024
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60
-19 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirstie Summers
Pure NintendoReview: Bloomtown: A Different Story (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 10/10/2024
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Score
90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalTom Quirk
Checkpoint GamingBloomtown: A Different Story Review - A summer to remember - Checkpoint
Published 10/2/2024
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJay Claassen
GamesCreedBloomtown: A Different Story Review
Published 10/2/2024
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94
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalBex Prouse
GameGrinBloomtown: A Different Story Review
Published 10/2/2024
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55
-24 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightReview: Bloomtown: A Different Story on Nintendo Switch
Published 9/30/2024
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Score
82
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalNick Mangiaracina
MonsterVineBloomtown: A Different Story Review – Bloomtown Rats
Published 9/28/2024
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Score
80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalEm Stonham
Nintendo LifeReview: Bloomtown: A Different Story (Switch) - An Evocative, Demon-Catching RPG
Published 9/26/2024
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Score
80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalNick Gillett
Metro GameCentralBloomtown: A Different Story review – a cosy RPG
Published 9/26/2024
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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