Ken McKown
ZTGDSparklite (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 1/28/2020
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PS4 / Linux / Android / PC / iOS / Mac / XONE / Switch - 11/15/2019
Sparklite
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in the whimsical and ever-changing land of Geodia. Battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Explore dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, and harness the power of Sparklite! Key Features • Stunning visuals - Intricate pixel art aesthetic inspired by retro classics • Original soundtrack - GameCube inspired soundtrack by composer Dale North (Wizard of Legend) • Explore the world of Sparklite - Five beautiful, procedurally generated biomes • Invent your arsenal - Invent gadgets to solve puzzles and defeat enemies • Battle bosses - Take on the Baron Mining Corp and its formidable gremlin Titans • Meet the locals - Befriend the people of Geodia and help build The Refuge • Hunt collectibles - Discover collectibles scattered throughout the world • Buddy up! - Rescue Ada’s robotic sidekick to play local assistive co-op with a friend
- Developer
- Red Blue Games
- Publisher
- Maple Whispering Limited, Merge Games
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71
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28
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40–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 71 across 28 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 7%
80–897 reviews · 25%
70–7910 reviews · 36%
Below 709 reviews · 32%
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Josh Di Falco
Cubed3Sparklite (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 1/14/2020
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalRich Canning
Thumb CultureSparklite PS4 Review – A bright spark, or a blown fuse?
Published 12/12/2019
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60
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Read originalRichard Shivdarsan
GameGrinSparklite Review
Published 12/10/2019
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65
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisSparklite Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 12/3/2019
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin White
Checkpoint GamingA charming retro inspired adventure
Published 11/27/2019
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75
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn Werner
ImpulsegamerSparklite Xbox One Game Review
Published 11/26/2019
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86
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirstin Swalley
Hardcore GamerReview: Sparklite
Published 11/22/2019
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70
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Read originalNathanial Eker
Push SquareMini Review: Sparklite - A Sparkling Rogue-Lite Adventure
Published 11/21/2019
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalHope Corrigan
GameSpotSparklite Review - Shine A Light
Published 11/20/2019
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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