Adrian Burrows
TheSixthAxisShip of Fools Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 1/4/2024
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Switch - 11/22/2022
Ship Of Fools
Ship of Fools is a seafaring cooperative roguelite. Set sail, man the cannons and battle sea monsters through the tempestuous seas of the Archipelago. Are you fool enough to stop the Aquapocalypse?
- Developer
- Fika Productions
- Publisher
- Team17
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Critic avg
77
13 scored reviews
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13
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67–85
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The critic average is 77 across 13 scored reviews, with a 18-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 80–89 band.
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Shabana Arif
Daily MirrorShip of Fools review: a manic marine co-op roguelite that's easy to dive into
Published 8/4/2023
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalCody Medellin
Worth PlayingPC Review - 'Ship of Fools'
Published 4/10/2023
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRoger Reichardt
Pure NintendoReview: Ship of Fools (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 1/10/2023
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlana Dunitz
GameGrinShip of Fools Review
Published 12/9/2022
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMelika Jeddi
Screen HypeShip of Fools Review (Xbox Series X)
Published 12/3/2022
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78
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Ship Of Fools Review
Published 11/30/2022
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81
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalLowell Bell
Nintendo LifeReview: Ship Of Fools - Roguelite Deck Defence That's A Blast With A Mate
Published 11/29/2022
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Van Huyssteen
NoobFeedShip of Fools PC Review
Published 11/23/2022
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalKim Snaith
GameSpewShip of Fools Review – GameSpew
Published 11/22/2022
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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