Monica Phillips
DualShockersMagical Delicacy Review
Published 11/13/2024
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 7/16/2024
Magical Delicacy
A wholesome pixel art platformer. Cook magical delicacies from a vast collection of ingredients in your own shop. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique witchy world.
- Developer
- Skaule
- Publisher
- Whitethorn Games
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77
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Critic avg
77
11 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
All coverage currently scored
Score range
50–100
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Signal shape
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 11 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 70–79 band.
Score distribution
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11 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 18%
80–893 reviews · 27%
70–794 reviews · 36%
Below 702 reviews · 18%
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Allyson Cygan
Nintendo World ReportMagical Delicacy (Switch) Review
Published 8/15/2024
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightReview: Magical Delicacy on Nintendo Switch
Published 8/15/2024
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Score
71
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdrian Cozmuta
Smash JumpMagical Delicacy Review
Published 7/25/2024
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalNick Gillett
Metro GameCentralMagical Delicacy review – Metroidvania delivery service
Published 7/23/2024
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalJennifer Rahman
NoobFeedMagical Delicacy Review | PC
Published 7/18/2024
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77
0 vs critic avg
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Read originalBex Prouse
GameGrinMagical Delicacy Review
Published 7/16/2024
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100
+23 vs critic avg
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Read originalDayna Eileen
CGMagazineMagical Delicacy (PC) Review
Published 7/16/2024
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Score
85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJamie Sharp
DestructoidReview: Magical Delicacy – Destructoid
Published 7/16/2024
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalLisa Pollifroni
Checkpoint GamingMidnight Magical Delicacy Review - Witchy delights - Checkpoint
Published 7/16/2024
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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