Evan Norris
VGChartzMoonlighter (NS) Review
Published 11/6/2018
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Stadia / PS4 / Linux / Android / PC / iOS / Mac / XONE / Switch - 5/29/2018
Moonlighter
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
- Developer
- Digital Sun Games
- Publisher
- Netflix, 11 bit studios
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Critic avg
82
47 scored reviews
Total coverage
47
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Score range
65–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 82 across 47 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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47 included scored reviews
90–10013 reviews · 28%
80–8924 reviews · 51%
70–798 reviews · 17%
Below 702 reviews · 4%
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Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Moonlighter Review
Published 11/5/2018
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalCasey Gibson
Nintendo World ReportMoonlighter (Switch) Review
Published 11/2/2018
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalEric Bailey
Nintendo LifeReview: Moonlighter - A Curiously Appealing Mix Between Zelda And A Shopkeeping Sim
Published 11/1/2018
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalGreg Delmage
RPGFanRPGFan Review - Moonlighter
Published 9/4/2018
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Phillips
Jump Dash RollMoonlighter
Published 6/18/2018
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalThaRaven403
PS4Blog.net[PlayStation 4 Review] Moonlighter Review
Published 6/15/2018
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Starkey
GameSpotMoonlighter Review: Open For Business
Published 6/11/2018
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalKinsey Danzis
Gaming NexusMoonlighter Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 6/11/2018
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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