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Oculus VR / Meta Quest 2 / PSVR / Steam VR / Oculus Quest - 10/7/2021
Song in the Smoke immerses players in a beautiful and deadly VR world where they must craft, forage, hunt, and fight to survive. Take survival into your own hands, and stay alive by gathering materials to make tools, weapons, clothing, medicine and shelter. Use your club and bow to fend off strange beasts, battle the elements, and embark on a quest to uncover the secrets of the Song in the Smoke.
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79
Average of 6 scored external reviews.
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Critic avg
79
6 scored reviews
Total coverage
6
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Score range
70–87
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Signal shape
Mostly aligned
Score range is 11–20 points
The critic average is 79 across 6 scored reviews, with a 17-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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6 included scored reviews
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Song In The Smoke: Rekindled Review (PSVR2) - The First Must-Have Survival Effort For PSVR2 - PlayStation Universe
Published 3/3/2023
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalReview: Song in the Smoke: Rekindled (PSVR2) - VR's Best Survival Sim Is Even Better with PSVR2
Published 2/24/2023
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70
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Read originalSong in the Smoke (VR) Review
Published 2/17/2022
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70
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Read originalSong in the Smoke Review – Sends a Clear Signal
Published 10/26/2021
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87
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalSong in the Smoke Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 10/13/2021
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalSong in the Smoke Review: A Beautifully Crafted VR Survival Thrill
Published 10/7/2021
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80
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