Jeremy Duff
Gaming NexusGaming Nexus TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT Review
Published 8/20/2015
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 7/21/2015
TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT
TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT is a larger than life, 2D side-scrolling action adventure from Game Freak.
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- Game Freak
- Publisher
- Sega Games
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74
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Combat / action-focusedDefining · Curated baseline
Whimsical / playful / lightheartedStrongly · Curated baseline
Reflex / execution-heavyStrongly · Curated baseline
Highly replayableModerately · Curated baseline
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Side-content richModerately · Curated baseline
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Atmosphere-driven / aesthetic identityModerately · Curated baseline
Strategic / planning-heavySlightly · Curated baseline
Story / character-drivenSlightly · Curated baseline
Puzzle / logic-focusedSlightly · Curated baseline
Cozy / low-pressureSlightly · Curated baseline
Unconventional / experimentalSlightly · Curated baseline
Serious / dark / groundedNot present · Curated baseline
Run-based / proceduralNot present · Curated baseline
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Multiplayer / socialNot present · Curated baseline
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Critic avg
74
24 scored reviews
Total coverage
24
All coverage currently scored
Score range
50–90
Lowest to highest scored review
Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 74 across 24 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
How to read this
Treat the average carefully. A polarized landscape is where reviewer match, review text, and score deltas matter more than the headline number.
Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
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24 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 4%
80–8911 reviews · 46%
70–799 reviews · 38%
Below 703 reviews · 13%
Showing 1-10 of 24 matching critic reviews. 24 total critic reviews. Page 1 of 3.
Isaac Rouse
PCMagTembo the Badass Elephant (for PC) Review & Rating
Published 8/18/2015
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Score
80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalGeorgina Young
TechRaptorTembo the Badass Elephant Review – Unprecise Precision Platforming
Published 8/10/2015
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Score
50
-24 vs critic avg
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Read originalMegan Walton
TrueAchievementsTA Review: Tembo The Badass Elephant
Published 8/1/2015
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalIGN TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT Review
Published 7/30/2015
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalHeidi Kemps
GameSpotGameSpot TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT Review
Published 7/29/2015
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalDom D'Angelillo
GameGrinTEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT - Review
Published 7/28/2015
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Score
85
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewTembo the Badass Elephant Review
Published 7/27/2015
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJahanzeb Khan
Hardcore GamerHardcore Gamer TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT Review
Published 7/24/2015
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Score
90
+16 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDZTGD TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT Review
Published 7/23/2015
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75
+1 vs critic avg
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