Chris Gregoria
Niche GamerNiche Gamer Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Review
Published 10/21/2014
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PC / Vita / X360 / XONE - 1/23/2015
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!
- Developer
- MAGES., 5pb. Division 2
- Publisher
- MAGES., 5pb., Degica Games
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Critic avg
71
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11
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 71 across 11 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 18%
80–893 reviews · 27%
70–792 reviews · 18%
Below 704 reviews · 36%
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