Alissa McAloon
DestructoidDestructoid Penarium Review
Published 10/23/2015
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Score
80
+6 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE - 9/22/2015
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Poor Willy. Trapped in a sinister circus, his only hope of seeing his family is to run and jump his way past an array of deathtraps while being cheered on by a sadistically bloodthirsty crowd.
- Developer
- Self Made Miracle
- Publisher
- Team17
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74
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Critic avg
74
8 scored reviews
Total coverage
8
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Score range
60–84
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 74 across 8 scored reviews, with a 24-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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Mary Gushie
COGconnectedCOGconnected Penarium Review
Published 10/14/2015
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Score
79
+5 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDZTGD Penarium Review
Published 10/2/2015
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Score
70
-4 vs critic avg
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Digitally DownloadedDigitally Downloaded Penarium Review
Published 10/2/2015
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Score
60
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewPenarium Review
Published 9/30/2015
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Score
80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Wright (Impulsegamer)
ImpulsegamerImpulsegamer Penarium Review
Published 9/26/2015
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Score
84
+10 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalAaron Riccio
Slant MagazinePenarium | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 9/26/2015
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Score
60
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalDave Letcavage
Pure XboxPure Xbox Penarium Review
Published 9/22/2015
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Score
80
+6 vs critic avg
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