Ozzie Mejia
ShacknewsStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin review: Living on the edge
Published 3/28/2022
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 3/18/2022
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
Jack and his allies, Ash and Jed, burn with resolve to defeat Chaos as they throw open the gates to the Chaos Shrine. Yet doubts remain—are they truly the Warriors of Light the prophecy foretold? Step into a world of dark fantasy and revel in the exhilarating, action-packed battles!
- Developer
- Team NINJA
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
71
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
50–82
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 71 across 15 scored reviews, with a 32-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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Anne Marie Coyle
PC GamerStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin review
Published 3/22/2022
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72
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Metro GameCentralStranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin review – the meaning of chaos
Published 3/17/2022
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalMike Minotti
GamesBeatStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin review — strange, ugly, fun
Published 3/14/2022
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80
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Read originalAlan Wen
EurogamerStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin review - a trashy Soulslike that packs surprising depth
Published 3/14/2022
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75
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Reiner
Game InformerStranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Review - All Rage, No Soul - Game Informer
Published 3/14/2022
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70
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Read originalPhil Hornshaw
GameSpotStranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Review - Chaos Incarnate
Published 3/14/2022
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70
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Read originalJon Bailes
GamesRadar+Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin review | GamesRadar+Games RadarGames RadarNewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 3/14/2022
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50
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalJada Griffin
IGNIGN Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Review
Published 3/14/2022
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalMeg Pelliccio
TheGamerStranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Review - Chaotic Good
Published 3/14/2022
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80
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