Justin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Orwell - Keeping an Eye on You Review
Published 1/28/2026
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Linux / Switch 2 / Android / PC / iOS / Mac / Switch - 10/27/2016
Orwell - Keeping an Eye on You
Using the new governmental security program that has the power to survey the online presence of every person in The Nation, you investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences…
- Developer
- Osmotic Studios
- Publisher
- Surprise Attack Games
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Critic avg
82
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10
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Score range
60–95
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 82 across 10 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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90–1003 reviews · 30%
80–894 reviews · 40%
70–792 reviews · 20%
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Luna Lee
RPGFanRPGFan Review - Orwell
Published 1/15/2017
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86
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalKieran Stockton
WellPlayedKeyboard Warrior
Published 12/22/2016
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJavy Gwaltney
Game InformerOrwell Review – Spy and Click
Published 12/16/2016
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60
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalPhil Savage
PC GamerOrwell review
Published 12/13/2016
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78
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames O'Connor
GameSpotOrwell Review
Published 11/30/2016
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalColin Campbell
PolygonOrwell review | Polygon
Published 11/29/2016
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalSarah Marchant
GamingTrendThe thoughts are free: Orwell review
Published 11/21/2016
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Duncan
GameGrinOrwell Review
Published 11/21/2016
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95
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalLyla Saudi
ImpulsegamerOrwell PC Review
Published 11/13/2016
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86
+4 vs critic avg
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