Suzie Ford
MMORPG.comGrim Dawn Review | A Stellar ARPG Set in a Dark, Gritty Steampunk World
Published 3/2/2016
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92
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PC / XONE - 2/25/2016
Grim Dawn
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
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- Crate Entertainment
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- Crate Entertainment
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Critic avg
83
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
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Score range
60–92
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 83 across 14 scored reviews, with a 32-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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14 included scored reviews
90–1005 reviews · 36%
80–896 reviews · 43%
70–792 reviews · 14%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Jake Yanik
CGMagazineGrim Dawn (PC) Review
Published 3/2/2016
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalBogdan Robert Mateș
NoobFeedGrim Dawn
Published 2/29/2016
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81
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalCarl Batchelor
Niche GamerGrim Dawn Review – The Titan Quest Sequel We Always Wanted
Published 2/15/2016
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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