Edwin Evans-Thirlwell
The GuardianFar: Changing Tides review – a stirring apocalypse fable
Published 3/24/2022
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60
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 3/1/2022
FAR: Changing Tides
Far: Changing Tides is an atmospheric vehicle adventure driven by an emotional story. When floods ravage your world, captain a ship like no other and search for a new home. Sail stormy waters, dive unknown depths, and explore forgotten ruins on your voyage.
- Developer
- Okomotive
- Publisher
- Frontier Foundry
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Critic avg
80
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
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Score range
60–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 80 across 14 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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14 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 14%
80–899 reviews · 64%
70–792 reviews · 14%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Cole Martin
Windows CentralFAR: Changing Tides Xbox review — A journey for the risk averse | Windows Central
Published 3/10/2022
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80
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Read originalTom Sykes
PC GamerFar: Changing Tides review
Published 3/4/2022
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86
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalTom Marks
IGNIGN FAR: Changing Tides Review
Published 2/28/2022
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70
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalGraham Banas
Push SquareReview: FAR: Changing Tides (PS5) - More of the Same Isn't Always Bad
Published 2/25/2022
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70
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Reeves
Game InformerFar: Changing Tides Review - Call Of The Sea - Game Informer
Published 2/25/2022
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83
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlan Strawbridge
PlayStation UniverseFAR: Changing Tides Review (PS4) - Water Way To Have A Good Time - PlayStation Universe
Published 2/24/2022
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Score
85
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Gordon
Screen RantFAR: Changing Tides Review - A Meditative Seafaring Journey
Published 2/22/2022
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80
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Read originalTJ Denzer
ShacknewsFAR: Changing Tides review: Come sail away
Published 2/21/2022
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80
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Read originalRoland Ingram
Nintendo LifeReview: FAR: Changing Tides - Mindblowing Moments Of Scale, Detail, And Discovery
Published 2/21/2022
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90
+10 vs critic avg
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