Andrew Duncan
GameGrinSamurai Maiden Review
Published 6/25/2024
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75
+11 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 12/8/2022
Samurai Maiden
A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honnō-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn!
- Developer
- Shade
- Publisher
- D3 Publisher, Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc.
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Critic avg
64
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
45–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 64 across 15 scored reviews, with a 45-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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15 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 7%
80–891 review · 7%
70–796 reviews · 40%
Below 707 reviews · 47%
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Kirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Samurai Maiden (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 12/17/2022
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Score
65
+1 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalOliver Shellding
WayTooManyGamesReview - Samurai Maiden
Published 12/14/2022
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Score
80
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalZachary Miller
Nintendo World ReportSamurai Maiden (Switch eShop) Review FAQ
Published 12/10/2022
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Score
70
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalTom Massey
Nintendo LifeReview: Samurai Maiden - A Saucy Hack-And-Slash That Makes For An Entertaining Romp
Published 12/9/2022
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70
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnnette Magaña
Push SquareReview: Samurai Maiden (PS5) - Rough Combat Cuts Fun Anime Adventure Short
Published 12/9/2022
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Score
50
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Samurai Maiden (Nintendo Switch)
Published 12/9/2022
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Score
90
+26 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Adams
The Outerhaven ProductionsSamurai Maiden Review – Not Enough Undead
Published 12/8/2022
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70
+6 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalRaul Ochoa
Final WeaponSamurai Maiden Review - Affectionate Journey Through the Underworld
Published 12/8/2022
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Score
70
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAbdul Saad
GamingTrendGamingTrend Samurai Maiden Review
Published 12/8/2022
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50
-14 vs critic avg
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