Paul Hunter
NextGen PlayerCocoon Review
Published 2/24/2024
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85
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 9/29/2023
Cocoon
Cocoon is a puzzle adventure game developed by Geometric Interactive and published by Annapurna Interactive. Players control a small insect-like creature navigating interconnected worlds contained within orbs, solving environmental puzzles by carrying and using these orbs to manipulate space and progression.
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- Geometric Interactive
- Publisher
- Annapurna Interactive
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89
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Strategic / planning-heavyDefining · Curated baseline
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Puzzle / logic-focusedDefining · Curated baseline
Unconventional / experimentalDefining · Curated baseline
Atmosphere-driven / aesthetic identityDefining · Curated baseline
Exploration-drivenStrongly · Curated baseline
Cozy / low-pressureStrongly · Curated baseline
Short / focusedStrongly · Curated baseline
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Whimsical / playful / lightheartedModerately · Curated baseline
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Side-content richModerately · Curated baseline
Serious / dark / groundedSlightly · Curated baseline
Reflex / execution-heavySlightly · Curated baseline
Punishing / high-pressureSlightly · Curated baseline
Loot / progression-drivenSlightly · Curated baseline
Run-based / proceduralNot present · Curated baseline
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Critic avg
89
37 scored reviews
Total coverage
37
All coverage currently scored
Score range
70–100
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 89 across 37 scored reviews, with a 30-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 90–100 band.
Score distribution
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37 included scored reviews
90–10024 reviews · 65%
80–8912 reviews · 32%
70–791 review · 3%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Lee Mehr
VGChartzCocoon (XS) Review
Published 11/26/2023
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85
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirstie Summers
Pure NintendoReview: Cocoon (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 11/9/2023
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90
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalIain culverhouse
Thumb CultureCocoon PS5 Review
Published 10/20/2023
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100
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Cocoon Review
Published 10/16/2023
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82
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisCocoon Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 10/13/2023
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80
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalZachary Boddy
Windows CentralCOCOON review (Xbox) | Windows CentralWindows Central
Published 10/13/2023
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90
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalDustin Chadwell
Gaming AgeCocoon review for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC
Published 10/12/2023
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100
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Hawes
WayTooManyGamesReview - Cocoon
Published 10/10/2023
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100
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalRobert Scarpinito
TechRaptorCocoon Review - A World Within Worlds of Intrigue
Published 10/10/2023
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95
+6 vs critic avg
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