Ali Hashmi
PC InvasionPode Review – Compelling co-op with a love story
Published 4/3/2020
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / Switch - 6/21/2018
Pode
"Pode is the story of a little rock helping a fallen star find its way home. As they travel through the insides of a mysterious and magical mountain, Bulder and Glo breathe life into an ancient sleeping world and explore the ruins of a long lost civilization with their unique talents and abilities. Only by helping each other can these unlikely adventure companions solve the ancient puzzles that open the secret passageways up the caverns of Mount Fjellheim. Pode is a co-op puzzle exploration game built around the themes of friendship and cooperation, with a strong emphasis on positive actions, relaxing atmosphere and beautiful art inspired by Norwegian culture. "
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- Henchman & Goon
- Publisher
- Henchman & Goon
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Critic avg
77
16 scored reviews
Total coverage
16
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–95
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 16 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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16 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 19%
80–895 reviews · 31%
70–795 reviews · 31%
Below 703 reviews · 19%
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Jason Patrick
Thumb CulturePode PS4 Review – Teamwork Has Never Felt So Rewarding
Published 3/8/2019
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Score
80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalErin Castillo
COGconnectedPode Review – Friendship Breathes Life into an Ancient Landscape
Published 3/7/2019
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Score
79
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Gordon
Screen RantPode PS4 Review: A Chill Co-op Challenge
Published 2/22/2019
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnt Barlow
Jump Dash RollPode Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 2/20/2019
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalKieron Verbrugge
WellPlayedPode to Joy
Published 2/18/2019
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRussell Archey
Gaming NexusPode Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 7/9/2018
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalKira C
Pure NintendoReview: Pode (Nintendo Switch)
Published 6/28/2018
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalEvan Norris
VGChartzPode (NS) Review
Published 6/23/2018
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalNindie Spotlight
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Pode Review
Published 6/22/2018
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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