James Stephanie Sterling
The JimquisitionClash: Artifacts Of Chaos - Punching Above (Review)
Published 8/21/2023
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90
+18 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 3/9/2023
Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
You are Pseudo, a powerful warrior living as a recluse in the strange land of Zenozoik. When you become embroiled in a quest for the Artifacts of Chaos, everything changes. Explore the world and defeat your enemies, but never forget the sacred rules of the Ritual.
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- ACE Team
- Publisher
- Nacon
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Critic avg
72
10 scored reviews
Total coverage
10
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Score range
55–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 72 across 10 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 Below 70 band.
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80–893 reviews · 30%
70–792 reviews · 20%
Below 704 reviews · 40%
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John-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseClash: Artifacts Of Chaos Review (PS5) - ACE Team Delivers A Sophisticated Otherworldly Adventure Brawler With Heart - PlayStation Universe
Published 8/14/2023
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Score
80
+8 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalPaul Bryant
Gaming AgeClash: Artifacts of Chaos review for PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Published 4/13/2023
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Score
58
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Hawes
WayTooManyGamesReview - Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
Published 3/28/2023
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85
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisClash: Artifacts of Chaos Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 3/27/2023
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrei Dumitrescu
SoftpediaClash: Artifacts of Chaos Review (PC)
Published 3/15/2023
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85
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalLewis
Use a PotionUse a Potion Clash: Artifacts of Chaos Review
Published 3/15/2023
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Score
55
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalJon Bailes
PC GamerClash: Artifacts of Chaos review
Published 3/10/2023
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Score
64
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJesse Norris
XboxEraReview | Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
Published 3/9/2023
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60
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedClash: Artifacts of Chaos Review – Artsy Action
Published 3/9/2023
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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