Paul Younger
PC InvasionFrostpunk Review
Published 4/24/2018
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PS4 / PC / Mac / XONE - 4/24/2018
Frostpunk
Frostpunk, the newest title from the creators of This War of Mine, is a society survival game where heat means life and every decision comes at a price. In an entirely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. You face the task of building the last city on Earth and securing the means necessary for your community to survive. Optimization and resource management often clash with empathy and thoughtful decision-making. While city and society management will consume most of the ruler’s time, at some point exploration of the outside world is necessary to understand its history and present state.
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- 11 bit studios
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- 11 bit studios
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Critic avg
85
40 scored reviews
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40
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Score range
70–100
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 85 across 40 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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40 included scored reviews
90–10016 reviews · 40%
80–8922 reviews · 55%
70–792 reviews · 5%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
Showing 31-40 of 40 matching critic reviews. 40 total critic reviews. Page 4 of 4.
Daniel Starkey
GameSpotFrostpunk Review: Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don't
Published 4/24/2018
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90
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Read originalSteven Scaife
Slant MagazineFrostpunk | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 4/24/2018
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70
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalChristopher Livingston
PC GamerFrostpunk review
Published 4/23/2018
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89
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalZhiqing Wan
TwinfiniteFrostpunk Review
Published 4/23/2018
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90
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Read originalSilviu Stahie
SoftpediaSoftpedia Frostpunk Review
Published 4/23/2018
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95
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalPreston Dozsa
CGMagazineFrostpunk (PC) Review
Published 4/23/2018
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85
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Read originalMatt Bertz
Game InformerFrostpunk Review – A Frigid, Unrelenting Survival Success
Published 4/23/2018
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88
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlexander Thomas
COGconnectedFrostpunk Review – Glorious Presentation Littered With Torturous Decisions
Published 4/23/2018
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78
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJulian Benson
PCGamesNFrostpunk PC review
Published 3/22/2018
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80
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