Terrence Johnson
ZTGDStray Blade (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 6/16/2023
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 4/20/2023
Stray Blade
What is Stray Blade? Stray Blade is an action RPG where you master intense combat while exploring the ancient ruins of a lost civilization with your adventurous companion. Key Features: -Fast-paced intense combat with brutal finishing moves -Explore towering throne rooms of giant god-kings and long-lost cities -Experience death as part of your hero's journey where every time you get revived, something new is waiting for you -Every step of your quest to master the Acrean elements brings change to the world.
- Developer
- Point Blank Games
- Publisher
- 505 Games
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Critic avg
60
11 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
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Score range
50–80
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 60 across 11 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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70–792 reviews · 18%
Below 708 reviews · 73%
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PS4Blog.netStray Blade Review
Published 5/24/2023
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80
+20 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatthew Pollesel
Gaming AgeStray Blade review for PS5, PC, Xbox Series X
Published 5/15/2023
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50
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Read originalJustin White
Checkpoint GamingStray Blade Review - A rather dull blade - Checkpoint
Published 5/3/2023
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50
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Read originalStray Blade Review
Published 4/29/2023
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Read originalSimon Fitzgerald
Push SquareReview: Stray Blade (PS5) - Solid Entry Level Souls-Like Adventure
Published 4/27/2023
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70
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Read originalTory Favro
ImpulsegamerStray Blade PS5 Review
Published 4/26/2023
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58
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltStray Blade Review – Strained Slicing
Published 4/25/2023
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50
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Read originalCosmin Vasile
SoftpediaStray Blade Review (PC)
Published 4/21/2023
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70
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalFrancesco De Meo
WccftechStray Blade Review – An Unepic Journey
Published 4/20/2023
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