Peter Morics
Screen RantCrossCode Review: A Good Game In An Excellent Game
Published 7/14/2020
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80
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PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 9/20/2018
CrossCode
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
- Developer
- Radical Fish Games
- Publisher
- WhisperGames, Deck13 Interactive, Mayflower Entertainment, DANGEN Entertainment
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83
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Critic avg
83
31 scored reviews
Total coverage
31
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 83 across 31 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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31 included scored reviews
90–1009 reviews · 29%
80–8918 reviews · 58%
70–792 reviews · 6%
Below 702 reviews · 6%
Showing 11-20 of 31 matching critic reviews. 31 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 4.
Matt Bianucci
GamingBoltCrossCode Review – Ready Single Player
Published 7/14/2020
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalKhayl Adam
TwinfiniteCrossCode Review - Pixel Perfection
Published 7/14/2020
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Score
90
+7 vs critic avg
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Digitally DownloadedReview: CrossCode (Nintendo Switch)
Published 7/13/2020
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100
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Wolinsky
GameSpotCrossCode Review - A Lot Of Ambition
Published 7/9/2020
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Score
60
-23 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight CrossCode Review
Published 7/9/2020
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral CrossCode Review
Published 7/7/2020
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Score
90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJenny Jones
Push SquareMini Review: CrossCode - Fast-Paced Action RPG with Beauty and Brains
Published 7/6/2020
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Score
80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalEva Herinkova
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘CrossCode’ is a Great Modern Game with a Retro Feel
Published 7/4/2020
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle Nicol
WayTooManyGamesReview - CrossCode (Switch)
Published 7/3/2020
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95
+12 vs critic avg
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