Jack Soukup
Nintendo World ReportCandleman (Switch) Review
Published 11/21/2019
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PS4 / XONE / Switch - 1/31/2017
Candleman
A 3D platformer featuring unique low-light gameplay. Players control the candle and can move, jump and light up. As the candle burns, it reveals safe passage and drips wax but also reduces its height and lifespan. Players must navigate the dark and treacherous landscape and solve puzzles in order to reach the blue light at the end of each level.
- Developer
- Spotlightor Interactive
- Publisher
- E-Home Entertainment, indienova, Shanghai Oriental Pearl Culture Development Co.Ltd, Zodiac Interactive
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Critic avg
79
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70–95
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 79 across 10 scored reviews, with a 25-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.
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Ollie Reynolds
Nintendo LifeReview: Candleman - A Relaxing And Illluninating Little Platformer
Published 10/6/2019
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70
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Candleman Review
Published 10/3/2019
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72
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJC Suttun
Daily MirrorCandleman review: Like a playable Pixar short that'll warm your heart
Published 2/13/2017
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80
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Read originalJed Whitaker
CGMagazineCandleman Review - A Cute Must Play Masterpiece
Published 2/12/2017
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95
+16 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralCandleman review – light in the darkness
Published 2/9/2017
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70
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Read originalCindy Minguez
TrueAchievementsCandleman Review
Published 2/8/2017
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80
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Read originalKyle LeClair
Hardcore GamerReview: Candleman
Published 2/3/2017
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalGareth Brierley
TheXboxHubCandleman Review
Published 2/1/2017
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80
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Read originalBrett Makedonski
DestructoidReview: Candleman
Published 2/1/2017
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