Sophie Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Curse of the Sea Rats (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 4/25/2023
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80
+17 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 4/6/2023
Curse of the Sea Rats
Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!
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- Petoons Studio
- Publisher
- PQube
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Critic avg
63
14 scored reviews
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14
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Score range
40–80
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 63 across 14 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 Below 70 band.
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70–793 reviews · 21%
Below 709 reviews · 64%
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Richard Seagrave
GameSpewCurse of the Sea Rats Review
Published 4/10/2023
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60
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalErik Hodges
Try Hard GuidesCurse of the Sea Rats Review – Formulaic to a fault
Published 4/7/2023
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40
-23 vs critic avg
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Read originalStephan Adamus
COGconnectedCurse of the Sea Rats Review – No Streets Paved with Cheese
Published 4/7/2023
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50
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalSam Stewart
Game RantCurse of the Sea Rats Review
Published 4/7/2023
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70
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoe Devader
Nintendo World ReportCurse of the Sea Rats (Switch) Review
Published 4/7/2023
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65
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Curse of the Sea Rats Review
Published 4/5/2023
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Score
68
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron Riccio
Slant Magazine'Curse of the Sea Rats' Review: A Half-Baked Metroidvania
Published 4/3/2023
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50
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Curse of the Sea Rats (Nintendo Switch)
Published 4/3/2023
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70
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaman Shelley
GamesCreedCurse of the Sea Rats PC Review: A 2D Metroidvania Heavily Focuses On Co-Op
Published 4/1/2023
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+5 vs critic avg
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