Gareth Newnham
ImpulsegamerGoodnight Universe (NS2) Review
Published 12/6/2025
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Series X|S / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 11/11/2025
Goodnight Universe
You are Isaac, a 6-month-old baby, developing mysterious psychic powers. What you want most is to be loved and accepted by your family, but a secretive tech corporation wants you for their own.
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- Nice Dream Games
- Publisher
- Skybound Games
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Critic avg
85
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Total coverage
10
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Score range
70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 85 across 10 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 90–100 band.
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80–894 reviews · 40%
70–791 review · 10%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Jesse Vitelli
Restart.runGoodnight Universe Review: Among the Stars
Published 11/26/2025
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80
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Read originalSaras Rajpal
Final WeaponGoodnight Universe Review – An Out-of-this-World Work of Art
Published 11/20/2025
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90
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Read originalJarrod Harrison
Checkpoint GamingGoodnight Universe Review – My baby, my baby, you’re my baby
Published 11/11/2025
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90
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Goodnight Universe (Switch 2) - A Supernatural Adventure, Quirky & Heartwarming
Published 11/11/2025
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70
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Read originalKim Snaith
GameSpewGoodnight Universe review
Published 11/10/2025
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80
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Read originalGareth Brierley
TheXboxHubGoodnight Universe Review
Published 11/10/2025
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100
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalEric Van Allen
Game InformerGoodnight Universe Review - A Psychic Joy With A Few Stumbles - Game Informer
Published 11/10/2025
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80
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Read originalJade King
TheGamerGoodnight Universe Review - In Our Dreams, We Are Unable To Hide
Published 11/10/2025
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Delaney
GameSpotGoodnight Universe Review - The Before Your Eyes Team Does It Again
Published 11/10/2025
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