Dom Kim
RPGFanGestalt: Steam & Cinder Review | RPGFan
Published 8/24/2024
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79
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PC - 7/16/2024
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world. Join Aletheia and a vibrant cast of characters as they find themselves embroiled in a race to discover the secrets of the massive, steam-powered city of Canaan, the last bastion of mankind. Unravel centuries-old conspiracies, battle hosts of monstrous automata and thwart the twisted schemes of the city’s corrupt overseers, the Comitium, as you fight for mankind’s survival and discover the dark truth of the Steam City’s origin.
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- Metamorphosis Games
- Publisher
- Fireshine Games
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71
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11
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50–90
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The critic average is 71 across 11 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 70–79 band.
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90–1001 review · 9%
80–893 reviews · 27%
70–794 reviews · 36%
Below 703 reviews · 27%
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Jack Zustiak
GamingTrendGestalt: Steam & Cinder review — So what?
Published 8/6/2024
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50
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlana Dunitz
GameGrinGestalt: Steam & Cinder Review
Published 8/3/2024
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Watts
GameSpotGestalt: Steam And Cinder Review - Steamed Ma'ams
Published 7/17/2024
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70
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Read originalJames Paley
COGconnectedGestalt: Steam & Cinder Review – Steampunk Slash n’ Dash
Published 7/16/2024
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85
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Boxer
Metro GameCentralGestalt: Steam & Cinder – the 16-bit beauty of Metroidvania
Published 7/16/2024
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalJunior Miyai
RPG SiteGestalt: Steam and Cinder Review | RPG Site
Published 7/16/2024
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90
+19 vs critic avg
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Read originalMiguel Moran
TheSixthAxisGestalt: Steam & Cinder Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 7/15/2024
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalLucas White
ShacknewsGestalt: Steam & Cinder review: A metroidvania with a side of visual novel
Published 7/15/2024
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70
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Read originalNiv M. Sultan
Slant Magazine'Gestalt: Steam & Cinder' Review: More Smoke Than Fire
Published 7/15/2024
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