James O'Connor
GameSpotLost Sphear Review
Published 1/29/2018
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PS4 / PC / Switch - 1/23/2018
Lost Sphear
"The next evolution in this new golden age of JRPG’s arrives with LOST SPHEAR, bringing a fresh take on classic RPG gameplay! A young man, who suffered a phenomenon that he had never seen, faces an ominous power that threatens the fabric of reality. Awaken the power of Memory to restore what was lost! Muster different Memory and craft the world around you in a journey to save the world."
- Developer
- Tokyo RPG Factory
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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70
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Critic avg
70
34 scored reviews
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34
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Score range
50–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 70 across 34 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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34 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 3%
80–899 reviews · 26%
70–797 reviews · 21%
Below 7017 reviews · 50%
Showing 21-30 of 34 matching critic reviews. 34 total critic reviews. Page 3 of 4.
Daryl Leach
Use a PotionUse a Potion Lost Sphear Review
Published 1/29/2018
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85
+15 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJacob Hull
Push SquareReview: Lost Sphear (PS4)
Published 1/27/2018
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60
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Lost Sphear (Switch eShop)
Published 1/27/2018
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80
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Lost Sphear (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 1/25/2018
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100
+30 vs critic avg
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Read originalKevin McClusky
DestructoidReview: Lost Sphear
Published 1/24/2018
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75
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Paley
COGconnectedLost Sphear Review – Sweeping Narrative Wrapped in a Buffet of Compelling Combat
Published 1/23/2018
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75
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalDerek Heemsbergen
CGMagazineLost Sphear (PS4) Review – Familiar Fantasy
Published 1/23/2018
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65
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalKimberley Wallace
Game InformerMisplaced Nostalgia
Published 1/23/2018
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65
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalLost Sphear Review
Published 1/23/2018
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67
-3 vs critic avg
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