Eric Switzer
TheGamerThe Gunk Review: Slogging Through The Slop
Published 12/16/2021
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Series X|S / PC / XONE - 12/16/2021
The Gunk
The Gunk is an adventure game that stars Rani, one part of our duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they've hit the jackpot...
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- Thunderful
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Critic avg
68
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
60–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 68 across 15 scored reviews, with a 30-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 Below 70 band.
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15 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 7%
80–892 reviews · 13%
70–795 reviews · 33%
Below 707 reviews · 47%
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Aran Suddi
TheSixthAxisThe Gunk Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 12/16/2021
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalCole Martin
Windows CentralThe Gunk Xbox review: Adventure has never been so satisfying | Windows Central
Published 12/16/2021
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90
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: The Gunk
Published 12/16/2021
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalCJ Andriessen
DestructoidThe Gunk Review – Destructoid
Published 12/16/2021
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60
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