Will Silberman
Digital ChumpsFlynn: Son of Crimson (PlayStation 5)
Published 9/22/2021
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95
+17 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 9/15/2021
Flynn: Son of Crimson
Traverse a beautifully hand crafted world and unearth the mysteries of a dark past in this fast paced 2D action platformer with metroidvania elements.
- Developer
- Studio Thunderhorse
- Publisher
- Humble Games
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78
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Critic avg
78
18 scored reviews
Total coverage
18
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Score range
50–95
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Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 18 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 80–89 band.
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18 included scored reviews
90–1004 reviews · 22%
80–898 reviews · 44%
70–793 reviews · 17%
Below 703 reviews · 17%
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Jonathan Leo
KakuchopureiFlynn: Son of Crimson Could Feature More Giant Dogriding, But Otherwise It's Solid As Heck
Published 9/20/2021
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Score
80
+2 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalEugene Sowah
Daily MirrorFlynn: Son of Crimson Review: A high-octane action platformer with a deep combat system
Published 9/19/2021
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRicky Knight
COGconnectedFlynn: Son of Crimson Review – A Short Enjoyable Walk With My Dog
Published 9/17/2021
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Flatt
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Flynn: Son of Crimson’ – Platformer, But With a Dog (XSX)
Published 9/17/2021
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJacob Zeranko
Screen RantFlynn: Son of Crimson Review - A Fantastic And Unlikely Blend Of Inspirations
Published 9/16/2021
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Flynn: Son of Crimson Review
Published 9/15/2021
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Score
85
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionFlynn: Son of Crimson review — The stone of night that weighs you down
Published 9/14/2021
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85
+7 vs critic avg
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