TJ Denzer
ShacknewsSolar Ash review: Black hole run
Published 12/9/2021
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 12/2/2021
Solar Ash
Journey through a surreal, vivid and highly stylized world filled with mystery, wild high-speed traversal, endearing characters, and massive enemy encounters. The Void beckons…
- Developer
- Heart Machine
- Publisher
- Annapurna Interactive
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78
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Whimsical / playful / lightheartedStrongly · Curated baseline
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Critic avg
78
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 14 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
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14 included scored reviews
90–1004 reviews · 29%
80–895 reviews · 36%
70–793 reviews · 21%
Below 702 reviews · 14%
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Gareth Chadwick
TheSixthAxisSolar Ash Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 12/7/2021
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Score
90
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalDalton Cooper
Game RantSolar Ash Review
Published 12/7/2021
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Score
70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalSam Greer
PC GamerSolar Ash review
Published 12/6/2021
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralSolar Ash review – skating on the shoulders of giants
Published 12/2/2021
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalMarcus Stewart
Game InformerSolar Ash Review – A Rollercoaster Of Style And Substance
Published 12/2/2021
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88
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalCam Shea
IGNIGN Solar Ash Review
Published 12/1/2021
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalTom Orry
VG247Solar Ash review - PS4, PS5, and PC | VG247
Published 12/1/2021
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Score
60
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Bloodworth
Easy AlliesSolar Ash - Easy Allies Review - YouTube
Published 12/1/2021
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Score
80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle LeClair
Hardcore GamerReview: Solar Ash
Published 12/1/2021
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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