Kim Snaith
GameSpewCozy Grove Review – GameSpew
Published 4/8/2021
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Series X|S / PS4 / Switch 2 / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 4/8/2021
Cozy Grove
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a life-sim game camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you’ll wander the island’s forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and help soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you’ll bring colour and joy back to Cozy Grove!
- Developer
- Spry Fox
- Publisher
- The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, Spry Fox
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Critic avg
76
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
All coverage currently scored
Score range
50–90
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 76 across 17 scored reviews, with a 40-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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17 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 6%
80–899 reviews · 53%
70–794 reviews · 24%
Below 703 reviews · 18%
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James Reid
COGconnectedCozy Grove Review – A Beautifully Haunting Camping Trip
Published 4/8/2021
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76
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Cozy Grove Review
Published 4/8/2021
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85
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalRahul
Use a PotionUse a Potion Cozy Grove Review
Published 4/7/2021
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85
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalElliot Hilderbrand
Gaming NexusCozy Grove Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 4/6/2021
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85
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: Cozy Grove
Published 4/6/2021
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteven Green
Nintendo World ReportCozy Grove (Switch) Review
Published 4/6/2021
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75
-1 vs critic avg
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