Nikola Suprak
Cubed3Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Review
Published 7/14/2025
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60
-23 vs critic avg
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PC / Switch - 1/25/2024
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
Shiren the Wanderer and his companion, Koppa the talking ferret, return for an all-new roguelike dungeon crawling adventure on Serpentcoil Island! After receiving a vision of a mysterious girl held captive by a terrible monster, Shiren and Koppa make their way to Serpentcoil Island—a distant isle rumored to be the lost stronghold of treasure hoarding pirates. Determined to rescue the girl and find the treasure, the two race into danger… only to be soundly defeated, like all the others who tried before. Undeterred, Shiren and Koppa vow to challenge the monster again in order to save the mysterious girl. To brave the many dangers that await them, Shiren and Koppa must traverse complex dungeons filled with hostile monsters, hidden traps, and useful items. All the gear and experience Shiren accumulates will be lost if he collapses during exploration, so beware of rushing in unprepared! Rescue the mysterious girl and uncover the mystery that clouds Serpentcoil Island!
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- Spike Chunsoft
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- Spike Chunsoft
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83
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60–98
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The critic average is 83 across 16 scored reviews, with a 38-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–1007 reviews · 44%
80–896 reviews · 38%
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Below 702 reviews · 13%
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Kerry Brunskill
PC GamerShiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island review
Published 1/8/2025
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89
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJerry Williams
RPGFanShiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Review | RPGFan
Published 12/12/2024
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Adams
The Outerhaven ProductionsShiren The Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon Of Serpentcoil Island (PC) Review
Published 12/11/2024
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90
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Read originalFingal Belmont
Niche GamerShiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Review - Niche Gamer
Published 3/5/2024
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70
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island (Nintendo Switch)
Published 3/2/2024
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Shiren The Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon Of Serpentcoil Island (Switch) - A Thrilling Return For A Beloved Series
Published 2/27/2024
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Galizio
RPG SiteShiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Review | RPG Site
Published 2/23/2024
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90
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Read originalMiguel Moran
TheSixthAxisShiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 2/23/2024
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Read originalEvan Norris
VGChartzShiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island (NS)
Published 2/23/2024
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-3 vs critic avg
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