Erik Hodges
Try Hard GuidesDamon and Baby Review — Demon Daycare
Published 4/9/2026
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 3/25/2026
DAMON and BABY
An exciting new style of action adventure fusing shooting action with exploration.
- Developer
- Arc System Works
- Publisher
- Arc System Works
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Whimsical / playful / lightheartedDefining · Curated baseline
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Critic avg
67
10 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
1 unscored review
Score range
50–80
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 67 across 10 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 Below 70 band. 1 unscored review adds coverage context without moving the critic average.
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Jason Coles
TheSixthAxisDamon and Baby Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 4/3/2026
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50
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalThrogmorton Belmont
Niche GamerDAMON and BABY Review
Published 4/1/2026
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Score
80
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsDAMON and Baby Review (PC)
Published 3/27/2026
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Score
80
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedDamon and Baby Review – Strong Ideas, Uneven Execution
Published 3/23/2026
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65
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - Damon and Baby
Published 3/23/2026
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaire Behan
Gamer Social ClubDAMON and BABY Review
Published 3/23/2026
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Score
50
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalSpencer Legacy
MonsterVineDamon and Baby Review - A Fun but Repetitive Twin-Stick Shooter
Published 3/22/2026
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Score
60
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sowinski
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘DAMON and BABY’ Is A Flawed, Sometimes Fun, Experiment
Published 3/22/2026
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Score
65
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Rodriguez
SmashPadREVIEW – “DAMON and BABY” delights in fun, quirky, meaningful ways that make it a must-try
Published 3/22/2026
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+13 vs critic avg
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