PJ O'Reilly
Nintendo LifeReview: Mainlining - A Rare Example Of A Game That Doesn't Belong On Switch
Published 6/30/2019
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40
-29 vs critic avg
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PC / Switch - 1/26/2017
Mainlining
After MI7 has been hacked, your primary goal is to bring a cyber-criminal network to justice. Played entirely from within the environment of your computer's desktop, Mainlining is a thrilling point and click hacking adventure that features a gripping narrative which will have you hooked from the very first case.
- Developer
- Rebelephant
- Publisher
- Merge Games
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Critic avg
69
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Total coverage
5
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Score range
40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 69 across 5 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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Below 702 reviews · 40%
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Justin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Mainlining Review
Published 6/20/2019
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Score
63
-6 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalRuaraidh Dempster
GameSpewMainlining Review
Published 2/7/2017
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Score
80
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Helm
Hardcore GamerReview: Mainlining
Published 1/26/2017
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Score
70
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalKinsey Danzis
Gaming NexusMainlining Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 1/25/2017
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Score
90
+21 vs critic avg
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