Jordan Helm
Hardcore GamerReview: NEO: The World Ends With You
Published 8/11/2021
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PS4 / PC / Switch - 7/27/2021
NEO: The World Ends with You
Explore a stylized recreation of Shibuya, as you take on the role of Rindo to battle for survival and unravel the mysteries of the deadly “Reaper’s Game” in this new Action RPG and follow-up to the classic RPG hit "The World Ends with You."
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- h.a.n.d. Inc., Square Enix Creative Business Unit I
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
78
14 scored reviews
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14
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60–90
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Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 14 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 14%
80–897 reviews · 50%
70–794 reviews · 29%
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Marshall Honorof
Tom's GuideNeo: The World Ends with You review — vibrant, joyful and imperfect | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 8/7/2021
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70
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Read originalMichael Higham
GameSpotNEO: The World Ends With You Review - Reap What You Sow
Published 7/30/2021
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Read originalKimberley Wallace
Game InformerNeo: The World Ends With You Review – A Catchy But Familiar Refrain
Published 7/30/2021
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80
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Read originalChristian Donlan
EurogamerNEO: The World Ends With You review - a DS classic gets a charmer of a sequel
Published 7/26/2021
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80
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Read originalIGN NEO: The World Ends with You Review
Published 7/26/2021
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70
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Read originalOzzie Mejia
ShacknewsNEO: The World Ends With You review - Game on
Published 7/26/2021
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80
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Read originalJade King
TheGamerNEO: The World Ends With You Review - Welcome To The Underground
Published 7/26/2021
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80
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Read originalMiguel Moran
TheSixthAxisNEO: The World Ends with You Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 7/26/2021
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90
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Read originalZion Grassl
Nintendo LifeReview: NEO: The World Ends With You - A Striking Return To The Streets Of Shibuya
Published 7/26/2021
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