Michael Merchant
Rectify GamingReview: Capes
Published 5/29/2024
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75
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Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 5/29/2024
Capes
Superheroes clash in this turn based strategy game. Recruit, train, and deploy your team in order to take back the city from the villains that hold it hostage.
- Developer
- Spitfire Interactive
- Publisher
- Defiant Development, Daedalic Entertainment
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73
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Critic avg
73
21 scored reviews
Total coverage
21
All coverage currently scored
Score range
50–81
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 73 across 21 scored reviews, with a 31-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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21 included scored reviews
90–1000 reviews · 0%
80–8912 reviews · 57%
70–794 reviews · 19%
Below 705 reviews · 24%
Showing 11-20 of 21 matching critic reviews. 21 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
Adam Ligocki
Invision CommunityCapes Switch Review
Published 5/29/2024
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Score
80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharlie Kelly
Checkpoint GamingCapes Review - Déjà vu of the best kind - Checkpoint
Published 5/28/2024
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Score
80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew McMahon
PCGamesNCapes review - XCOM with superheroes and tricky turn-based tactics
Published 5/24/2024
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Score
60
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalRobin Valentine
PC GamerCapes review
Published 5/24/2024
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalTrent Cannon
Nintendo LifeReview: Capes (Switch) - Solid Superhero Strategy That Channels XCOM
Published 5/24/2024
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalGetselious
The Outerhaven ProductionsCapes Review (PC) – Xcom Meets Superheroes
Published 5/24/2024
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Score
80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalGareth Chadwick
TheSixthAxisCapes Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 5/24/2024
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Score
80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Biordi
CGMagazineCapes (PC) Review
Published 5/24/2024
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Score
70
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrad Lang
Screen RantThis XCOM-Style Tactics Game Is Great - With One Problem: Capes Review
Published 5/24/2024
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70
-3 vs critic avg
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