Jesse Norris
XboxEraReview | Close to the Sun
Published 1/3/2024
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72
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 5/2/2019
Close to the Sun
Close to the Sun is a story-driven horror game that takes place at the turn of the 20th century on a mysterious ship complex created by Nikola Tesla for the sake of knowledge. In this alternative version of history, his scientific breakthroughs have already had a major impact on the world. You’re a young journalist looking for your sister and, as you approach this enormous and glorious complex for the first time, you quickly realize that something there has gone horribly wrong..."
- Developer
- Storm in a Teacup
- Publisher
- Wired Productions
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Critic avg
62
30 scored reviews
Total coverage
30
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Score range
40–85
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 62 across 30 scored reviews, with a 45-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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70–798 reviews · 27%
Below 7020 reviews · 67%
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Quinn Hiers
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Close to the Sun,’ Great Concept, Bad Execution
Published 5/5/2020
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60
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalGreg Wheeler
TheReviewGeekWelcome To Helios
Published 12/22/2019
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55
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirstie Summers
Pure NintendoReview: Close to the Sun (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 12/21/2019
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70
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalLee Mehr
VGChartzClose to the Sun (XOne) Review
Published 11/28/2019
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40
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndreas Salmen
Worth PlayingPS4 Review - 'Close to the Sun'
Published 11/14/2019
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58
-4 vs critic avg
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Thumb CultureClose To The Sun – Nintendo Switch Review – Jump Scare Central
Published 11/6/2019
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60
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRoss Keniston
Nintendo LifeReview: Close To The Sun - A Poor Imitation Of BioShock That Looks Worse On Switch
Published 10/30/2019
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50
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseClose to the Sun PS4 Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 10/29/2019
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55
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Walker
Xbox AchievementsClose to the Sun Review
Published 10/29/2019
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70
+8 vs critic avg
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