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Series X|S / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 - 4/2/2026
A platforming adventure about an octopus trapped in an industrial complex, built around traversal, stealth-like problem solving, and improvised use of cephalopod abilities.
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76
Average of 39 scored external reviews.
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Critic avg
76
39 scored reviews
Total coverage
39
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Score range
50–90
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Signal shape
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Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 76 across 39 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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39 included scored reviews
Showing 31-39 of 39 matching critic reviews. 39 total critic reviews. Page 4 of 4.
Darwin's Paradox review: "Stealth octopus abilities are charming, though under-used in this simplistic puzzle platformer" | GamesRadar+
Published 3/30/2026
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60
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnalysis of Darwin's Paradox!, a nice (but tough) serving of octopus in its ink
Published 3/30/2026
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79
+3 vs critic avg
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Published 3/30/2026
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalDarwin's Paradox! (Switch 2) Review
Published 3/30/2026
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65
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalDarwin's Paradox! Review (PS5) - Metal Gear Octopus - PlayStation Universe
Published 3/30/2026
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85
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalDarwin’s Paradox! Review - A Lot On Its Plate
Published 3/30/2026
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60
-16 vs critic avg
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Published 3/30/2026
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalDarwin's Paradox! Review - Octo-spy | TheSixthAxis
Published 3/30/2026
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalDarwin's Paradox! Review
Published 3/30/2026
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60
-16 vs critic avg
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