Edwin Evans-Thirlwell
EurogamerRuiner review
Published 9/26/2017
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 9/26/2017
Ruiner
Ruiner is a top-down action shooter created in the spirit of cult cyberpunk anime and game classics. Ruiner is quick and brutal but sophisticated gameplay, original world with mature storyline and unique visual style.
- Developer
- Reikon Games
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
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77
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Critic avg
77
41 scored reviews
Total coverage
41
All coverage currently scored
Score range
50–100
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Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 41 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 80–89 band.
Score distribution
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41 included scored reviews
90–1006 reviews · 15%
80–8919 reviews · 46%
70–799 reviews · 22%
Below 707 reviews · 17%
Showing 31-40 of 41 matching critic reviews. 41 total critic reviews. Page 4 of 5.
Javy Gwaltney
Game InformerRuiner Review – Raising Hell In Cybertown
Published 9/26/2017
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Score
70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalLucas Sullivan
GamesRadar+Ruiner review: 'An adrenaline surge akin to a cyberpunk Hotline Miami' | GamesRadar+
Published 9/26/2017
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalRuiner Review
Published 9/26/2017
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalOmri Petitte
PC GamerRuiner review
Published 9/26/2017
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84
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseRUINER Review
Published 9/26/2017
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Score
85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalGraham Banas
Push SquareReview: Ruiner (PS4)
Published 9/26/2017
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalKeith Mitchell
The Outerhaven ProductionsRuiner (PC) Review
Published 9/26/2017
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Score
70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony Marzano
DestructoidReview: RUINER
Published 9/26/2017
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Score
90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewReview: Ruiner Might Just Be This Year's Most Memorable Experience – GameSpew
Published 9/26/2017
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Score
90
+13 vs critic avg
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