Cameron Swan
Game RantThe Last Case of Benedict Fox - Definitive Edition Review
Published 4/20/2024
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Series X|S / PC / XONE - 4/27/2023
The Last Case of Benedict Fox
Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.
- Developer
- PlotTwist Studios
- Publisher
- Rogue Games
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Critic avg
68
13 scored reviews
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13
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 68 across 13 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 Below 70 band.
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80–893 reviews · 23%
70–792 reviews · 15%
Below 707 reviews · 54%
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Cassie Peterson
GamingTrendThe Last Case of Benedict Fox: Definitive Edition review – In Limbo no more
Published 4/14/2024
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90
+22 vs critic avg
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Read originalGarri Bagdasarov
PlayStation UniverseThe Last Case Of Benedict Fox: The Definitive Edition Review (PS5) - An Entertaining Metroidvania With Style - PlayStation Universe
Published 3/26/2024
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75
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalLee Mehr
VGChartzThe Last Case of Benedict Fox (XS) Review
Published 6/1/2023
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55
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Moreno
GamingTrendThe Last Case of Benedict Fox review – Behold: Demonic Sherlock Holmes!
Published 5/19/2023
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85
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdie W-K
Checkpoint GamingThe Last Case of Benedict Fox Review - A trail gone cold - Checkpoint
Published 5/12/2023
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55
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Ramée
GameSpotThe Last Case Of Benedict Fox Review - Fair Deal
Published 5/11/2023
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60
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedThe Last Case of Benedict Fox Review – Perplexing on Many Levels
Published 5/9/2023
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74
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoe Donnelly
GamesRadar+The Last Case of Benedict Fox review: "A detective Metroidvania that's its own conundrum" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 5/4/2023
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Published 5/3/2023
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