Michael Chow
COGconnectedDeath’s Gambit Review – Death Defying Delight
Published 8/21/2018
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PS4 / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 8/14/2018
Death's Gambit
Death's Gambit is a challenging Action-RPG where you explore an alien medieval planet filled with beasts, knights, and horrors. Climb big creatures that will test your resolve. Fight dangerous monsters that will make you think outside the box.
- Developer
- White Rabbit
- Publisher
- Skybound Games, Adult Swim Games
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67
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Critic avg
67
26 scored reviews
Total coverage
26
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Score range
40–85
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 67 across 26 scored reviews, with a 45-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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80–893 reviews · 12%
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Below 7010 reviews · 38%
Showing 21-26 of 26 matching critic reviews. 26 total critic reviews. Page 3 of 3.
Ravi Sinha
GamingBoltDeath’s Gambit Review – Learning How to Die
Published 8/17/2018
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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PS4Blog.net[PlayStation 4] Death’s Gambit Review
Published 8/17/2018
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Score
85
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalZhiqing Wan
TwinfiniteDeath's Gambit Review
Published 8/16/2018
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeo Faierman
Screen RantDeath's Gambit Review: A Troubled Deal With Death
Published 8/15/2018
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Score
40
-27 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Keith
GameSpaceDeath’s Gambit: Dark Souls never looked so 2D
Published 6/12/2018
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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