Adam Ryan
WellPlayedSwordship Review
Published 1/9/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 12/5/2022
Swordship
What does a Shoot’Em Up look like if you remove the shooting? It looks like Swordship: an intense dodging game where placement is everything. Sharpen your skills because this is the Dodge'em Up you are looking for!
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- Digital Kingdom
- Publisher
- Thunderful
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Critic avg
79
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Score range
70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 79 across 10 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 80–89 band.
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David Temple
Pure NintendoReview: Swordship (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 12/31/2022
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Metro GameCentralSwordship review – just one more dive
Published 12/14/2022
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70
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Read originalTony C
Thumb CultureSwordship – PS5 Review
Published 12/13/2022
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80
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Read originalJoshua Burt
NoobFeedSwordship PC Review
Published 12/12/2022
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80
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewSwordship Review – GameSpew
Published 12/7/2022
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70
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Swordship Review
Published 12/6/2022
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89
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Read originalTom Massey
Nintendo LifeReview: Swordship - A Challenging, High-Speed, 'Dodge 'Em Up' With Style
Published 12/5/2022
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70
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Read originalJonathan Leo
KakuchopureiSwordship Is Dodgefest Done Right, But It's Over Too Quick
Published 12/5/2022
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalChristian Donlan
EurogamerSwordship review - this game is a marvel
Published 12/5/2022
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100
+21 vs critic avg
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