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3DS - 1/20/2017
This is a portable version of the classic RPG, with added content and other 3DS enhancements.
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Critic average
85
Average of 22 scored external reviews.
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Critic avg
85
22 scored reviews
Total coverage
22
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–100
Lowest to highest scored review
Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 85 across 22 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 90–100 band.
Shows how included scored reviews are clustered across the normalized 100-point scale.
22 included scored reviews
Showing 11-20 of 22 matching critic reviews. 22 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 1/30/2017
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Score
60
-25 vs critic avg
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Read originalDragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Review
Published 1/29/2017
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Score
86
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalDragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Review — A Timeless Tale
Published 1/25/2017
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85
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Read originalDragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Review – Aging Like Fine Wine
Published 1/24/2017
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Score
90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalReview: Dragon Quest VIII Found its Definitive Home on the 3DS
Published 1/21/2017
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Score
80
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalDragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King – Nintendo 3DS Review
Published 1/11/2017
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85
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Read originalDragon Quest VIII: Journey Of The Cursed King review – gaming royalty
Published 1/11/2017
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Score
70
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalDragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (Nintendo 3DS) Review
Published 1/10/2017
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalReview: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS)
Published 1/10/2017
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90
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Read originalDragon Quest VIII: Journey Of The Cursed King Review
Published 1/10/2017
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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