Andreas Salmen
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'Shu'
Published 2/21/2018
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75
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PS4 / PC / Vita / Switch - 10/4/2016
Shu
Shu will challenge and delight players with an engrossing 2.5D world, filled with collectables, obstacles and threats. Adventure across the land with the help of hand-drawn characters and their unique powers, forever pursued by a monstrous and unrelenting storm. Shu harkens back to old school platforming classics, but also adds its own unique flavour to the formula, boasting a large cast of characters and variety of fast-paced gameplay, optional time-trials and online leaderboards.
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- Coatsink Software
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- Coatsink Software
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Critic avg
78
21 scored reviews
Total coverage
21
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Score range
55–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 21 scored reviews, with a 45-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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21 included scored reviews
90–1005 reviews · 24%
80–895 reviews · 24%
70–7910 reviews · 48%
Below 701 review · 5%
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John Farrell
GamingTrendGamingTrend Shu Review
Published 2/15/2018
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55
-23 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJames Higginbotham
Pure NintendoReview: Shu (Nintendo Switch) - Pure NintendoReview: Shu (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 2/5/2018
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Digitally DownloadedReview: Shu (Nintendo Switch)
Published 1/31/2018
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony Bacchus
COGconnectedShu Review – A Calming and Refreshing Little Platformer
Published 1/24/2018
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalNindie Spotlight
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Shu Review
Published 1/22/2018
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt West
Nintendo World ReportShu (Switch) Review
Published 1/18/2018
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJon Mundy
Nintendo LifeReview: Shu (Switch eShop)
Published 1/18/2018
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
CGMagazineShu (PS4) Review
Published 1/20/2017
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps Shu Review
Published 12/23/2016
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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