Cody Medellin
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'Ironcast'
Published 9/5/2017
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 3/26/2015
Ironcast
Puzzlequest meets FTL in this Steampunk Victorian era roguelite.
- Developer
- Dreadbit
- Publisher
- Ripstone
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74
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Critic avg
74
22 scored reviews
Total coverage
22
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Score range
0–90
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 74 across 22 scored reviews, with a 90-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
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22 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 9%
80–8912 reviews · 55%
70–794 reviews · 18%
Below 704 reviews · 18%
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PS3Blog.net[Beyond PlayStation] Ironcast Review | PS3Blog.net
Published 9/4/2017
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90
+16 vs critic avg
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Digitally DownloadedReview: Ironcast (Nintendo Switch)
Published 8/31/2017
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Score
70
-4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalMichael Jordan
Niche GamerIroncast Review - Getting Hot and Heavy - Niche Gamer
Published 8/25/2017
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Score
80
+6 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalAndré Eriksson
Cubed3Ironcast (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 8/15/2017
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80
+6 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalTomas Franzese
DualShockersIroncast Review — Nintendo Switch Meets Steampunk
Published 8/14/2017
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Ironcast (Switch eShop)
Published 8/9/2017
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Score
90
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalCodi Spence
GamingTrendMatching and mechs, steampunk style – Ironcast review
Published 8/8/2017
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Score
75
+1 vs critic avg
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Nindie SpotlightIroncast Review
Published 8/8/2017
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Score
85
+11 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalNeal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportIroncast (Switch) Review
Published 8/8/2017
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85
+11 vs critic avg
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