Amy Kay Purcell
GamingTrendGamingTrend The Gardens Between Review
Published 5/17/2019
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Stadia / PS4 / Linux / Android / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 9/20/2018
The Gardens Between
The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure through memory, moments and time that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. The player can traverse back and forwards in time to discover each garden's secrets and, along the way, reveal a story about friendship, childhood and growing up.
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- The Voxel Agents
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- The Voxel Agents
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Critic avg
83
28 scored reviews
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28
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Score range
70–95
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Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 83 across 28 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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28 included scored reviews
90–1009 reviews · 32%
80–8912 reviews · 43%
70–797 reviews · 25%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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David Silbert
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'The Gardens Between'
Published 10/26/2018
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88
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Kershaw
Jump Dash RollThe Gardens Between Review | Jump Dash Roll
Published 10/10/2018
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Leri
Game RevolutionThe Gardens Between Review – Success Without Excess
Published 10/7/2018
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirstie Summers
Pure NintendoReview: The Gardens Between (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 10/4/2018
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalThaRaven403
PS3Blog.net[PlayStation 4] The Gardens Between Review | PS3Blog.net
Published 10/2/2018
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalZak Wojnar
Screen RantThe Gardens Between Review: A Snapshot of Friendship
Published 9/30/2018
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70
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalHugh Mitchell
ImpulsegamerThe Gardens Between Review
Published 9/26/2018
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalGabriel Jones
Cubed3The Gardens Between (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 9/23/2018
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70
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaav Valentaten
NoobFeedThe Gardens Between PC Review
Published 9/22/2018
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-3 vs critic avg
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