Andreas Salmen
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition'
Published 8/15/2018
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Stadia / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 5/8/2018
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition
The ultimate edition of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes with all of the previously released DLC, Modes, and Costumes in one epic collection! Includes an exclusive Blue Bathing Suit for use in Beach Mode!
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- WayForward
- Publisher
- WayForward
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Critic avg
85
12 scored reviews
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70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 85 across 12 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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12 included scored reviews
90–1005 reviews · 42%
80–895 reviews · 42%
70–792 reviews · 17%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Shane Jury
Cubed3Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 6/24/2018
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Read originalTracey
PS4Blog.net[PS4] Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition Review
Published 6/13/2018
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90
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Read originalJemma Casson
Pure NintendoReview: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 5/31/2018
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90
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Read originalCeidz
PS3Blog.net[Beyond PlayStation] Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition Review | PS3Blog.net
Published 5/29/2018
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Read originalSean Warhurst
ImpulsegamerShantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition PS4 Review
Published 5/21/2018
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86
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle Bradford
GameSpewShantae Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition Review – GameSpew
Published 5/16/2018
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80
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Read originalWes Maulsby
Cubed3Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition (PC) Review
Published 5/14/2018
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70
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Fanelli
COGconnectedShantae: Half Genie Hero Review – New Magic in Old Ideas
Published 5/10/2018
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78
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalNindie Spotlight
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition Review
Published 5/8/2018
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