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Nintendo LifeReview: Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris - One For Forgiving SAO Fans Only
Published 9/29/2022
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 7/9/2020
Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris
Following the events of the SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization anime series, SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris finds Kirito in a mysterious but familiar virtual world, “Underworld,” where A.I.s behave like humans. As players take control of Kirito, they will relive heart-pounding scenes from the series through intense combat. Players will also encounter fan favorite characters including Eugeo, Alice, Administrator, and many more. A wide world awaits Kirito and his friends in this exciting adaptation to the SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization series.
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- Aquria
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
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The critic average is 48 across 13 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Reuben Mount
TheSixthAxisSWORD ART ONLINE: Alicization Lycoris Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 8/19/2020
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60
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Read originalAllisa James
DualShockersSword Art Online Alicization Lycoris Review — Fails to Fully Actualize its Ambitions
Published 8/11/2020
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Read originalKeenan McCall
TwinfiniteSword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Review – Subpar Sword Play
Published 7/29/2020
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40
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Read originalThi Chao
COGconnectedSword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Review – Unpolished Gem
Published 7/24/2020
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70
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Read originalAsher Madan
Windows CentralSword Art Online Alicization Lycoris on Xbox One review: Is this RPG worth buying? | Windows Central
Published 7/23/2020
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60
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Read originalAndrew Stretch
TechRaptorSword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Review
Published 7/22/2020
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20
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Read originalAbby Espiritu
TheGamerSword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Review: Just Watch The Anime
Published 7/22/2020
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10
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Read originalIGN Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris Review
Published 7/21/2020
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50
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Read originalDonovan Erskine
ShacknewsSword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris review: Ready player one
Published 7/18/2020
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+22 vs critic avg
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