Stephen Malone
GBAtempOfficial Review: Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise (Nintendo Switch)
Published 8/21/2020
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PC / Switch - 7/10/2020
Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise
Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise is a sequel to Deadly Premonition that takes place in present-day Boston. Through unique storytelling, venture back in time to Le Carré and uncover the mysteries buried within the once peaceful town. Serving as both a sequel and prequel to the original Deadly Premonition, follow Agents Davis and Jones as they begin a new investigation into the Le Carré serial murders. Through the memories of a former FBI agent, go back in time to Le Carré and step into the role of Special Agent York to begin unraveling the mystery.
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- ToyBox
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- Rising Star Games
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58
32 scored reviews
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15–100
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The critic average is 58 across 32 scored reviews, with a 85-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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90–1002 reviews · 6%
80–893 reviews · 9%
70–797 reviews · 22%
Below 7020 reviews · 63%
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Kyle Nicol
WayTooManyGamesReview - Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise
Published 8/16/2020
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50
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Flynn
GamingTrendGamingTrend Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise Review
Published 8/1/2020
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15
-43 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron Riccio
Slant Magazine'Deadly Premonition 2' Review: A Janky, Navel-Gazing Waste of Time
Published 7/29/2020
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20
-38 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Moore
Easy AlliesDeadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise - Easy Allies Review
Published 7/23/2020
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60
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalFingal Belmont
Niche GamerDeadly Premonition 2: A Blessing In Disguise Review - Niche GamerDeadly Premonition 2: A Blessing In Disguise Review - Niche Gamer
Published 7/21/2020
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30
-28 vs critic avg
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Read originalPaul Broussard
VGChartzDeadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise (NS) Review
Published 7/18/2020
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30
-28 vs critic avg
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Read originalPramath
GamingBoltDeadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise Review – Disappointing
Published 7/17/2020
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50
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalCam Olmedo
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Deadly Premonition 2’ Is Another Janky Cult Classic In The Making
Published 7/16/2020
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Read originalVon Banket
Final WeaponDeadly Premonition 2 Review: Trust the pizza, Zach.
Published 7/13/2020
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68
+10 vs critic avg
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