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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 9/9/2021
On the eve of his first performance, Francis Vendetti battles with the legacy of a dead folk legend and the cosmic wanderings of his own imagination. In this 2D adventure platformer, Francis, a teenage guitar prodigy, sets out on a psychedelic, multidimensional journey to inspire his stage persona.
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81
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Critic avg
81
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 81 across 14 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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Showing 11-14 of 14 matching critic reviews. 14 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 2.
The Artful Escape review: "Like conducting a psychedelic alien orchestra set to acid rock" | GamesRadar+
Published 9/8/2021
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Score
90
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Review
Read originalIGN The Artful Escape Review
Published 9/8/2021
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80
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Read originalThe Artful Escape review: Tangled up in neon blue
Published 9/8/2021
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Score
60
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalThe Artful Escape Review - 'Scuse Me While I Kiss The Sky
Published 9/8/2021
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90
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