Aaron Price
WayTooManyGamesReview - Garden Story
Published 9/14/2021
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PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 8/11/2021
Garden Story
Unify a broken community as the newly-appointed Guardian of The Grove. Traverse a vibrant island to combat invasive Rot, inspire its inhabitants, and rebuild your home. You won't have to do this alone: fruity friends await, ready to lend a hand!
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- Rose City Games
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Critic avg
77
11 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 11 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.
Score distribution
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11 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 9%
80–895 reviews · 45%
70–794 reviews · 36%
Below 701 review · 9%
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Tanushri Shah
TechRaptorGarden Story Review
Published 9/13/2021
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75
-2 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalAdam Kerr
GameGrinGarden Story Review
Published 9/11/2021
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalIzzy Parsons
RPGFanGarden Story | RPGFan
Published 9/2/2021
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalElliot Hilderbrand
Gaming NexusGarden Story Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 9/2/2021
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74
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Biordi
CGMagazineGarden Story (Switch) Review
Published 8/28/2021
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalCosmin Vasile
SoftpediaGarden Story Review (PC)
Published 8/24/2021
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalKate Gray
Nintendo LifeReview: Garden Story - A Flawed But Charming RPG In Farm Sim's Clothing
Published 8/22/2021
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Score
70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportGarden Story (Switch) Review
Published 8/19/2021
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Garden Story Review
Published 8/11/2021
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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