Sophie Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: The Cruel King and the Great Hero (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 4/4/2022
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85
+18 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Switch - 3/11/2022
The Cruel King and the Great Hero
This game is an RPG starring the human child Yuu, who longs to become a "hero," and the dragon "Overlord" who fosters her.
- Developer
- Nippon Ichi Software
- Publisher
- Nippon Ichi Software
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67
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Critic avg
67
7 scored reviews
Total coverage
7
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Score range
50–85
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 67 across 7 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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7 included scored reviews
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80–893 reviews · 43%
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Below 704 reviews · 57%
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James Galizio
RPG SiteThe Cruel King and the Great Hero review | RPG Site
Published 3/29/2022
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Score
50
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: The Cruel King and the Great Hero
Published 3/12/2022
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Score
80
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalFingal Belmont
Niche GamerThe Cruel King and the Great Hero Review - Niche GamerThe Cruel King and the Great Hero Review - Niche Gamer
Published 3/11/2022
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50
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalTed Hazell
Nintendo World ReportThe Cruel King and the Great Hero (Switch) Review
Published 3/10/2022
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Score
65
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalTanushri Shah
TechRaptorThe Cruel King and the Great Hero Review
Published 3/8/2022
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80
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalEugene Sowah
Daily MirrorThe Cruel King and the Great Hero Review: A charming and accessible living storybook that can be a bit too simple
Published 3/7/2022
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60
-7 vs critic avg
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