Christopher Teuton
Screen RantMonkey King: Hero Is Back Review - Once Upon A Simpler Time
Published 11/12/2019
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PS4 / PC - 10/17/2019
Monkey King: Hero Is Back
The curtain rises on yet another never-before-seen Chinese myth: a new saga in the Journey to the West! Based on the original CG movie that became an unprecedented box office smash in China, this unique episode will be playable in exciting kung-fu action adventure game!
- Developer
- HexaDrive
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Critic avg
58
11 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
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Score range
40–80
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 58 across 11 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 Below 70 band.
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Below 7010 reviews · 91%
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Richard Seagrave
GameSpewMonkey King: Hero is Back Review – GameSpew
Published 11/4/2019
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60
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Hurd
GameGrinMonkey King: Hero Is Back Review
Published 10/29/2019
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40
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamuel Guglielmo
PlayStation LifeStyleMonkey King: Hero is Back Review – Hero From Another Era
Published 10/23/2019
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60
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalTory Favro
ImpulsegamerMonkey King Hero is Back PS4 Review
Published 10/19/2019
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52
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalKieron Verbrugge
WellPlayedHero Is Wack
Published 10/17/2019
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60
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Bowman
GameSpaceMonkey King: Hero Is Back
Published 10/17/2019
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80
+22 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionMonkey King: Hero is Back review – Not ready for a crown
Published 10/17/2019
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60
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareMonkey King: Hero Is Back - Simplistic Brawling Fun That's a Bit Too Short
Published 10/16/2019
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60
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalT.K. Hale
GamingTrendGamingTrend Monkey King: Hero Is Back Review
Published 10/16/2019
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55
-3 vs critic avg
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