Livelock Review " Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"
Published 8/30/2016
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 8/30/2016
Livelock
Livelock is a cooperative top-down shooter where you and up to two others must work together to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of "The Few" remaining Capital Intellects, you will need quick reactions and decision-making to overcome the chaos.
- Developer
- Tuque Games
- Publisher
- Perfect World Entertainment
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Critic avg
76
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 76 across 14 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 70–79 band.
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14 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 21%
80–893 reviews · 21%
70–794 reviews · 29%
Below 704 reviews · 29%
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Alex Avard
CGMagazineLivelock (PC) Review
Published 8/30/2016
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60
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Bohn
Hardcore GamerReview: Livelock
Published 8/30/2016
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100
+24 vs critic avg
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Read originalHenry Stockdale
ImpulsegamerLivelock Review
Published 8/7/2016
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70
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