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Digitally DownloadedReview: Slain: Back From Hell (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 10/12/2016
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70
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Slain: Back from Hell
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard. Slain was received negatively at launch, and was overhauled and relaunched as Slain: Back from Hell. The updated version received higher review scores.
- Developer
- Wolf Brew Games, Andrew Gilmour Games, Steel Mantis
- Publisher
- Digerati Distribution
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Critic avg
56
27 scored reviews
Total coverage
27
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Score range
25–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 56 across 27 scored reviews, with a 65-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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27 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 4%
80–894 reviews · 15%
70–796 reviews · 22%
Below 7016 reviews · 59%
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PS3Blog.net[PS4] Slain: Back From Hell Review
Published 10/4/2016
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60
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalCody Maynard
The Outerhaven ProductionsSlain: Back from Hell (PS4) Review
Published 10/1/2016
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50
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisSlain: Back From Hell Review
Published 9/28/2016
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80
+24 vs critic avg
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Read originalGarri Bagdasarov
PlayStation UniverseSlain: Back From Hell Review - PS4
Published 9/21/2016
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70
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Marlow
Push SquareReview: Slain: Back from Hell (PS4)
Published 9/21/2016
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40
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalTracey
PS4Blog.net[PS4] Slain: Back From Hell Review
Published 9/20/2016
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90
+34 vs critic avg
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GameGrinSlain: Back from Hell Review
Published 9/8/2016
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80
+24 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Sullivan
COGconnectedSlain: Back From Hell Review – Hellaciously Fun Comeback Story
Published 8/24/2016
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79
+23 vs critic avg
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Read originalChristian DeCoster
GamingTrendThe best Castlevania game in years: Slain: Back from Hell
Published 8/24/2016
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80
+24 vs critic avg
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