Matt Bianucci
GamingBoltSource of Madness Review – Going Insane
Published 5/16/2022
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50
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 5/11/2022
Source of Madness
Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.
- Developer
- Carry Castle
- Publisher
- Thunderful
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64
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Critic avg
64
4 scored reviews
Total coverage
4
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Score range
50–80
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 64 across 4 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 Below 70 band.
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Omi Koulas
Checkpoint GamingSource of Madness Review – An accursed world
Published 5/12/2022
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50
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Read originalNick Rodriguez
Screen RantSource of Madness Review: A Lovable Lovecraftian Roguelite
Published 5/12/2022
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Score
80
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Source of Madness Review
Published 5/11/2022
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74
+10 vs critic avg
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