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PS3Blog.net[Beyond PlayStation] Shape of the World Review
Published 11/27/2018
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 6/5/2018
Shape of the World
Shape of the World is an ephemeral first-person exploration game where the world grows around you in a procedurally populated environment. Exploration is about intentionally getting lost and the joy of being found again. Your presence is the driving force behind the evolving environment as you establish permanent monuments to mark your way. Without your presence, will the forest still come alive? Shape of the World builds on the ideas of experiential games like Proteus and Flower where points and combat don’t enter the equation. An evolving world that grows with each step and hints at distant landmarks encourages the player to explore. Shape of the World offers a unique unfolding experience for those seeking an alternative to quest-driven adventure games.
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- Hollow Tree Games
- Publisher
- Plug In Digital
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71
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The critic average is 71 across 17 scored reviews, with a 40-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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90–1002 reviews · 12%
80–895 reviews · 29%
70–794 reviews · 24%
Below 706 reviews · 35%
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PS4Blog.net[PS4] Shape Of The World Review
Published 8/10/2018
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalFran Soto
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'Shape of the World'
Published 8/7/2018
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80
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Read originalTrevor Gould
Pure NintendoReview: Shape of the World (Nintendo Switch)
Published 6/30/2018
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65
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalGuillaume Veillette
Nintendo World ReportShape of the World (Switch) Review
Published 6/28/2018
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70
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Read originalLloyd Regan
Jump Dash RollShape of the World
Published 6/27/2018
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50
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdward Darling
WellPlayedDefinitely Not Flat
Published 6/25/2018
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90
+19 vs critic avg
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Read originalHaley MacLean
TwinfiniteShape of the World Review
Published 6/12/2018
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80
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Read originalJake Hill
COGconnectedShape of the World Review – Trippy and Artistic, but Lacks Direction
Published 6/8/2018
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55
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalRyan Craddock
Nintendo LifeReview: Shape Of The World (Switch eShop)
Published 6/8/2018
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