James Cunningham
Hardcore GamerDemon Tides review
Published 2/21/2026
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90
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PC / Switch - 2/19/2026
Demon Tides
Explore the open seas and uncover the kingdom's dark secrets as you expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear every step of the way!
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- Fabraz
- Publisher
- Fabraz
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Critic avg
86
22 scored reviews
Total coverage
22
All coverage currently scored
Score range
65–100
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Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 86 across 22 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 90–100 band.
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22 included scored reviews
90–10011 reviews · 50%
80–8910 reviews · 45%
70–790 reviews · 0%
Below 701 review · 5%
Showing 11-20 of 22 matching critic reviews. 22 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
Mahi Araf
GamesCreedDemon Tides Review
Published 2/21/2026
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90
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnna Monti
Checkpoint GamingDemon Tides Review – Built for shmovement
Published 2/20/2026
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80
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJonathan Toyad
KakuchopureiDemon Tides Review: Surf & Turf Goodness
Published 2/20/2026
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90
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalOscar Taylor-Kent
GamesRadar+Demon Tides review: "Super Mario Odyssey and Wind Waker collide in this expressive 3D platformer that's already one of my games of the year" | GamesRadar+Total FilmTotal Film
Published 2/19/2026
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80
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Fertitta
SmashPadREVIEW – “Demon Tides” is a devilishly good tribute to retro 3D open-world games
Published 2/19/2026
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80
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalSaras Rajpal
Final WeaponDemon Tides Review – Pure Platforming Bliss
Published 2/19/2026
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Score
80
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalRandy Rhodes
Lords Of GamingDemon Tides Review — The New Queen of 3D Platformers
Published 2/19/2026
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95
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalLyle Pendle
Loot Level ChillDemon Tides review
Published 2/19/2026
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90
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalGeorge Foster
TheGamerDemon Tides Is Exactly How You Do A Sequel
Published 2/19/2026
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90
+4 vs critic avg
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