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Stadia / PS4 / Linux / Android / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 7/27/2017
Join The Darkside Detective, Francis McQueen, as he investigates the bizarre, the supernatural and those missing cat cases that keep getting dropped on his desk.
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77
Average of 13 scored external reviews.
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Critic avg
77
13 scored reviews
Total coverage
13
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Score range
50–100
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 77 across 13 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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13 included scored reviews
Showing 1-10 of 13 matching critic reviews. 13 total critic reviews. Page 1 of 2.
The Darkside Detective 2 review: Retro point and click sequel is a blast from the past
Published 4/20/2021
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100
+23 vs critic avg
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Read originalThe Darkside Detective Review
Published 10/7/2020
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100
+23 vs critic avg
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Read originalThe Darkside Detective Review: Occult fun for All Ages | Fextralife
Published 3/26/2019
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Score
80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read original[Beyond PlayStation] The Darkside Detective Review
Published 3/22/2018
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalThe Darkside Detective: Official GBAtemp Review
Published 2/18/2018
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50
-27 vs critic avg
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Read originalThe Darkside Detective Review
Published 2/13/2018
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalNindie Spotlight The Darkside Detective Review
Published 2/12/2018
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalReview: The Darkside Detective (Switch eShop)
Published 2/8/2018
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Score
70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalDarkside Detective (PC) Review – Lovecraft Peaks
Published 9/12/2017
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalGameSpace The Darkside Detective Review
Published 8/2/2017
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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