Nathanial Eker
Nintendo LifeReview: Solstice Chronicles: MIA (Switch) A MIA-xed Bag
Published 10/8/2024
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-12 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 7/26/2017
Solstice Chronicles: MIA
Battle for survival against waves of Martian mutants in this tactical twist on twin-stick shooters. Using the skills of your drone companion, make fight-or-flight decisions that drastically alter the threats you face. Will your choices lead you to freedom... or your doom?
- Developer
- Ironward
- Publisher
- CIRCLE Entertainment, Nkidu Games Inc.
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Critic avg
62
13 scored reviews
Total coverage
13
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Score range
40–81
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 62 across 13 scored reviews, with a 41-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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13 included scored reviews
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80–891 review · 8%
70–794 reviews · 31%
Below 708 reviews · 62%
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Kirstie Summers
Pure NintendoReview: Solstice Chronicles: MIA (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 3/21/2019
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70
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Solstice Chronicles: MIA (Nintendo Switch)
Published 2/15/2019
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Score
50
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Solstice Chronicles: MIA Review
Published 2/7/2019
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75
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalSilviu Stahie
SoftpediaSoftpedia Solstice Chronicles: MIA Review
Published 7/13/2018
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65
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Celani
ZTGDSolstice Chronicles: MIA (PC) Review
Published 8/1/2017
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Score
40
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalPatrick Aloia
Gaming NexusSolstice Chronicles: MIA Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 8/1/2017
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65
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalDave Aubrey
WccftechSolstice Chronicles: MIA Review – Bits of Fun Here and There
Published 7/29/2017
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65
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalRon Burke
GamingTrendGet your ass to Mars – Solstice Chronicles: MIA review
Published 7/28/2017
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75
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Howard
Cubed3Solstice Chronicles: MIA (PC) Review
Published 7/26/2017
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40
-22 vs critic avg
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