Thi Chao
COGconnectedDark Deity Switch Review – A Worthy Port of a Classic RPG
Published 4/17/2022
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PC / Switch - 6/15/2021
Dark Deity
Command legendary heroes to reshape a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless war, and a secret search for arcane power. The ancient artifacts and powerful weapons you discover will empower your cast of 30 playable characters as they form bonds and battle their way into legend.
- Developer
- Sword & Axe LLC
- Publisher
- Freedom Games
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Critic avg
73
16 scored reviews
Total coverage
16
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Score range
60–95
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 73 across 16 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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16 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 19%
80–891 review · 6%
70–796 reviews · 38%
Below 706 reviews · 38%
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Gareth Trueman
Thumb CultureDark Deity Review
Published 4/7/2022
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60
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalStuart Gipp
Nintendo LifeReview: Dark Deity - A Shameless But Satisfying Fire Emblem 'Homage'
Published 3/31/2022
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70
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Dark Deity (Nintendo Switch)
Published 3/30/2022
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60
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalCory Tischbein
RPGFanDark Deity | RPGFan
Published 3/25/2022
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79
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Dark Deity (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 3/23/2022
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75
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex de Freitas
Nintendo World ReportDark Deity Review
Published 3/20/2022
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65
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Dark Deity Review
Published 3/17/2022
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65
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalPhilip Watson
CGMagazineDark Deity (Switch) Review
Published 3/16/2022
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85
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalEric Ace
Cubed3Dark Deity (PC) Review
Published 8/20/2021
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60
-13 vs critic avg
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