Ollie Reynolds
Nintendo LifeReview: RetroRealms: Halloween (Switch) - A Fun & Faithful Slasher Romp
Published 10/17/2024
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 10/17/2024
RetroRealms Arcade
The RetroRealms Arcade connects select RetroRealms games with other titles in the series that you own (games and DLC sold separately) to unlock new access and abilities and create the ultimate mash-up of horror legends!
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- WayForward Technologies
- Publisher
- Boss Team Games
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72
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Critic avg
72
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
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Score range
40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 72 across 17 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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17 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 6%
80–896 reviews · 35%
70–797 reviews · 41%
Below 703 reviews · 18%
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James Troughton
TheGamerRetroRealms Arcade Review
Published 10/17/2024
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70
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Read originalZoey Handley
DestructoidReview: RetroRealms
Published 10/17/2024
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50
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalDalton Cooper
Game RantRetroRealms Arcade Review
Published 10/17/2024
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40
-32 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Allen
GamingTrendRetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead review — Michael Myers and Ash fight through two scarily good adventures
Published 10/17/2024
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90
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalTyler Chancey
TechRaptorRetrorealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead Review – Fist Full of Boomstick
Published 10/17/2024
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70
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Read originalTyler Chancey
TechRaptorRetrorealms: Halloween Review – A Familiar Shape
Published 10/17/2024
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65
-7 vs critic avg
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