Stuart Gipp
Nintendo LifeReview: Dodgeball Academia - Impressive Presentation, But Lacks Depth On Court
Published 9/3/2021
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60
-19 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 8/5/2021
Dodgeball Academia
A sports RPG game featuring rookie dodgeball student, Otto. Join Otto and an eclectic cast of characters as they train to dominate on and off the courts of the academia.
- Developer
- Pocket Trap
- Publisher
- Humble Games
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Critic avg
79
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 79 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 80–89 band.
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90–1004 reviews · 25%
80–896 reviews · 38%
70–794 reviews · 25%
Below 702 reviews · 13%
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Neal Chandran
RPGFanDodgeball Academia | RPGFan
Published 8/21/2021
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84
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn Carson
Game InformerDodgeball Academia Review – Head Of The Class
Published 8/19/2021
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJosh Torres
RPG SiteDodgeball Academia Review | RPG Site
Published 8/19/2021
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalDoug Mercer
COGconnectedDodgeball Academia Review – Packing a Familiar Splat
Published 8/11/2021
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79
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Read originalRahul
Use a PotionUse a Potion Dodgeball Academia Review
Published 8/9/2021
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalBruno Costa
XboxEraReview: Dodgeball Academia
Published 8/7/2021
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeo Faierman
Screen RantDodgeball Academia Review: A Spirited and Spunky Action Sports RPG
Published 8/6/2021
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - Dodgeball Academia
Published 8/6/2021
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Dodgeball Academia Review
Published 8/5/2021
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95
+16 vs critic avg
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