Justin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass Review
Published 3/11/2026
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79
-8 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / Mac / Switch - 8/7/2018
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass is an RPG about family, childhood, escapism, and video games.
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87
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Critic avg
87
9 scored reviews
Total coverage
9
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Score range
79–100
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 87 across 9 scored reviews, with a 21-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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9 included scored reviews
90–1005 reviews · 56%
80–893 reviews · 33%
70–791 review · 11%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Ceidz
PS3Blog.netJimmy and the Pulsating Mass Review
Published 2/25/2026
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalFingal Belmont
Niche GamerJimmy and the Pulsating Mass Review
Published 2/17/2026
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalOliver Shellding
WayTooManyGamesReview - Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (Switch)
Published 2/5/2026
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95
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlana Hagues
Nintendo LifeReview: Jimmy And The Pulsating Mass (Switch) - The Best EarthBound-Like You've Never Heard Of
Published 2/5/2026
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdEN
PS4Blog.netJimmy and the Pulsating Mass Review
Published 2/5/2026
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn Farrell
GamingTrendGamingTrend Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass Review
Published 4/14/2024
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100
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalZach Wilkerson
RPGFanRPGFan News - Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass Review
Published 12/11/2018
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93
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalOfisil
Cubed3Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (PC) Review
Published 12/2/2018
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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