Eric Hauter
Gaming NexusIslanders: Console Edition Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 8/20/2021
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Linux / PC / Mac - 4/4/2019
Islanders
Islanders is a minimalist strategy game about building cities on colorful islands. Explore an infinite number of ever-changing new lands, expand your settlements from sprawling villages to vast cities and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.
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- GrizzlyGames
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- GrizzlyGames
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Critic avg
78
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
All coverage currently scored
Score range
50–90
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Signal shape
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 17 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 80–89 band.
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17 included scored reviews
90–1004 reviews · 24%
80–898 reviews · 47%
70–792 reviews · 12%
Below 703 reviews · 18%
Showing 11-17 of 17 matching critic reviews. 17 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 2.
Christian Donlan
EurogamerIslanders: Console Edition review - a gloriously dreamy approach to city-building
Published 8/19/2021
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRoland Ingram
Nintendo LifeMini Review: ISLANDERS Console Edition - Serene, Superb, And More 'Tetris' Than 'SimCity'
Published 8/15/2021
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Score
90
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalWillem Hilhorst
Nintendo World ReportISLANDERS: Console Edition (Switch) Review
Published 8/13/2021
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Score
80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Islanders Review
Published 8/11/2021
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: Islanders
Published 4/8/2019
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamuel Guglielmo
TechRaptorIslanders Review – If You’re Fond of Sand Dunes and Salty Air
Published 4/4/2019
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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