Stephen Tailby
Push SquareReview: Killer Frequency (PS5) - An Intriguing Call-in Murder Mystery
Published 6/1/2023
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Killer Frequency
Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer.
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- Team17
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- Team17
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Critic avg
81
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
60–98
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 15 scored reviews, with a 38-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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15 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 20%
80–897 reviews · 47%
70–794 reviews · 27%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Aaron Riccio
Slant Magazine'Killer Frequency' Review: A Golden Oldie
Published 6/1/2023
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrei Dumitrescu
SoftpediaKiller Frequency Review (PC)
Published 6/1/2023
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalLuke Mitchell
Checkpoint GamingKiller Frequency Review - 9-1-1 FM - Checkpoint
Published 6/1/2023
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatthew Pollesel
Gaming AgeKiller Frequency review for PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch
Published 5/19/2023
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91
+10 vs critic avg
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