Gareth Newnham
ImpulsegamerSynapse (PSVR2) Review
Published 7/22/2023
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PSVR2 - 7/4/2023
Synapse
Combine brutal and tactile firepower with surging telekinetic abilities as you dive into a hostile mindscape. Harness this lethal combination and master your own combat style as you dive deeper into a surreal world. Launch, levitate, and smash your enemies through destructible environments using motion controls and eye tracking-assisted aiming.
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- nDreams
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- nDreams
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Critic avg
77
13 scored reviews
Total coverage
13
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Score range
60–85
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 13 scored reviews, with a 25-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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13 included scored reviews
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80–899 reviews · 69%
70–793 reviews · 23%
Below 701 review · 8%
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Adam Ryan
WellPlayedSynapse Review
Published 7/17/2023
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Score
85
+8 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalNick Gillett
Metro GameCentralSynapse review – the new reality of first person shooters
Published 7/7/2023
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Score
70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewSynapse Review – The Power is in Your Hands
Published 7/6/2023
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedSynapse Review – An Addictive Loop
Published 7/4/2023
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82
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalKieron Verbrugge
Press StartSynapse Review – Insane In The Membrane
Published 6/30/2023
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Leri
PlayStation LifeStyleSynapse Review (PSVR2): Fantastic Synaptic Tactics
Published 6/29/2023
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Score
80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Byrne
PlayStation UniverseSynapse Review (PSVR2) - Eagle-Eyed Kinetic Chaos - PlayStation Universe
Published 6/29/2023
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Score
80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalGraham Banas
Push SquareReview: Synapse (PSVR2) – Some Incredible Gameplay But Not Enough Content
Published 6/29/2023
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Score
70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisSynapse Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 6/29/2023
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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