Sean Anthony
GamingTrendDark, Damp, Colorful: Scanner Sombre Review
Published 5/3/2017
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65
-6 vs critic avg
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PC / Mac - 4/26/2017
Scanner Sombre
Inspired by Gone Home and Dear Esther, Scanner Sombre is a cave exploration experience. With stunning visuals and a terrifying theme, it is the 6th major video game released by Introversion Software.
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- Introversion Software
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- Introversion Software
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Critic avg
71
7 scored reviews
Total coverage
7
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60–80
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The critic average is 71 across 7 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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80–892 reviews · 29%
70–792 reviews · 29%
Below 703 reviews · 43%
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Stefan L
TheSixthAxisScanner Sombre Review
Published 5/1/2017
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Score
60
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJavy Gwaltney
Game InformerScanner Sombre Review – Lighting Up the Darkness
Published 4/28/2017
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Score
80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrett Makedonski
DestructoidReview: Scanner Sombre
Published 4/26/2017
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Score
65
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalWilliam Murphy
GameSpaceGameSpace Scanner Sombre Review
Published 4/26/2017
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMartin Robinson
EurogamerScanner Sombre review
Published 4/26/2017
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75
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalTom Marks
PC GamerScanner Sombre review
Published 4/26/2017
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Score
80
+9 vs critic avg
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