Gareth Newnham
ImpulsegamerPaleo Pines Review (PC)
Published 1/9/2024
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Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 9/25/2023
Paleo Pines
Escape to an island populated with welcoming townsfolk and dozens of friendly dinosaurs. Tame them, care for them, run your ranch, and saddle up your trusted steeds for adventures into the wild countryside!
- Developer
- Italic Pig
- Publisher
- The Irregular Corporation, Maximum Entertainment
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Critic avg
71
11 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
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Score range
60–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 71 across 11 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 70–79 band.
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11 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 9%
80–891 review · 9%
70–795 reviews · 45%
Below 704 reviews · 36%
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Rachel Poli
Pure NintendoReview: Paleo Pines (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 11/10/2023
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaman Shelley
GamesCreedPaleo Pines PC Review: Dino Petting Extravaganza
Published 11/1/2023
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84
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalHolly Hudspeth
GamingTrendPaleo Pines review — Become a pied piper for prehistoric friends!
Published 10/25/2023
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65
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalElliot Hilderbrand
Gaming NexusDino Rancher Paleo Pines Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 10/17/2023
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70
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightPaleo Pines
Published 10/12/2023
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72
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniversePaleo Pines Review (PS4) - Thoughtful Prehistoric Twist To Ranching That Lacks Consistency - PlayStation Universe
Published 9/27/2023
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70
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Read originalCole Martin
Windows CentralPaleo Pines: The coziest farming sim since the Jurassic era | Windows CentralWindows Central
Published 9/26/2023
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Score
90
+19 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Lyttle
Niche GamerPaleo Pines Review - Niche Gamer
Published 9/26/2023
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalDeven McClure
Screen Rant"A Laid Back And Lighthearted Adventure": Paleo Pines Review
Published 9/26/2023
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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