Kevin Dunsmore
Hardcore GamerReview: Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Published 11/12/2020
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PS4 / PC / PS5 - 11/12/2020
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Iconic PlayStation hero, Sackboy returns in an all-new 3D adventure with a deeply immersive and expressive control scheme. Players can go on this epic platforming journey solo-style, or they can team up with friends for collaborative, chaotic multiplayer fun.
- Developer
- Sumo Digital
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Critic avg
77
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
50–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 15 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.
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15 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 7%
80–899 reviews · 60%
70–794 reviews · 27%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Jeff Cork
Game InformerSackboy: A Big Adventure Review – A Delightful Companion Piece
Published 11/12/2020
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80
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Published 11/12/2020
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80
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Read originalTom Orry
VG247Sackboy: A Big Adventure review - Seriously, Sony delivers another brilliant PS5 launch title - VG247
Published 11/12/2020
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Read originalKirk McKeand
TheGamerSackboy: A Big Adventure Review - A Charming Platformer That’s Light On Inventiveness But Big On Fun
Published 11/11/2020
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70
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