Cody Medellin
Worth PlayingPC Review - 'Smelter'
Published 11/23/2021
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 4/22/2021
Smelter
Smelter is a real time strategy-action platformer hybrid inspired by classic games of the 16-bit era. Players play as Eve, who teams up with the mysterious armor, Smelter, in her search for Adam. Expand Smelter’s fortifications throughout the various domains of the Rumbly Lands watched over by the Guardians and Watchers. Defend against onslaughts of enemies, discover lost ruins, meet new and eccentric characters and grow stronger before diving into pulse pounding, 2D side-scrolling action platformer levels. - Combines the methodical planning of real time strategy games with the energy of action platformers. - Bespoke handcrafted pixel art - Three different Elemental skill sets, each with their own unique movement, attack and defense skills you’ll need to fight monsters, traverse levels, and solve puzzles. - Three unique Domains with their own memorable stories, stages, side characters, enemies and bosses
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- X Plus
- Publisher
- DANGEN Entertainment, Gamirror Games
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70
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The critic average is 70 across 15 scored reviews, with a 70-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Jordan Loades
Nintendo World ReportSmelter (Switch) Review
Published 7/20/2021
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70
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Read originalEric Ace
Cubed3Smelter (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 6/24/2021
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60
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Read originalRussell Archey
Gaming NexusSmelter Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 6/10/2021
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80
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Read originalKirstie Summers
Pure NintendoReview: Smelter (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 6/4/2021
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Read originalEvan Norris
VGChartzSmelter (NS) Review
Published 4/30/2021
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Read originalEugene Sowah
Daily MirrorSmelter review : A clever blend of two genres that really packs a punch
Published 4/27/2021
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80
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Read originalAdrian Burrows
TheSixthAxisSmelter Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 4/26/2021
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40
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Read originalEric Watson
PC GamerSmelter review
Published 4/26/2021
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63
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionSmelter review — Choking on a bite from the Apple of Eden
Published 4/23/2021
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