Chandler Wood
PlayStation LifeStyleKnockout City Review – Dodgeball Never Felt So Good (PS4)
Published 5/24/2021
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 5/21/2021
Knockout City
Team up and duke it out with rival Crews in Knockout City, where epic dodgeball battles settle the score in team-based multiplayer matches. Throw, catch, pass, dodge, and tackle your way to dodgeball dominance!
- Developer
- Velan Studios
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
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Critic avg
83
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
70–95
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 83 across 15 scored reviews, with a 25-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 80–89 band.
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15 included scored reviews
90–1005 reviews · 33%
80–898 reviews · 53%
70–792 reviews · 13%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Brian Shea
Game InformerKnockout City Review – Dodgeball Delight
Published 5/21/2021
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85
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDonovan Erskine
ShacknewsKnockout City review: Dodgeball dynasty
Published 5/21/2021
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle Knight
DualShockersKnockout City Review – If You Can Dodge a Wrench, You Can Dodge a Ball
Published 5/21/2021
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70
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalConnor Sheridan
GamesRadar+Knockout City review: "You should start downloading right now" | GamesRadar+
Published 5/21/2021
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+7 vs critic avg
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