Ali Arkani
ImpulsegamerThe Legend of Tianding Review
Published 2/7/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / iOS / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 11/1/2021
The Legend of Tian Ding
The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century, as you rob the rich, feed the poor, and expose the darkness lurking in the heart of Taipei.
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- CGCG Studio
- Publisher
- Neon Doctrine
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Critic avg
82
13 scored reviews
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13
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Score range
70–95
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Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 82 across 13 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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13 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 8%
80–899 reviews · 69%
70–793 reviews · 23%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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John-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseThe Legend Of Tianding Review (PS5) - A Compelling, But Somewhat Familiar Metroidvania With A Unique Setting - PlayStation Universe
Published 1/26/2023
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75
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsThe Legend of Tianding Review
Published 1/24/2023
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - The Legend of Tianding (PS5)
Published 1/20/2023
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalGenghis Husameddin
XboxEraReview | The Legend of Tianding
Published 11/4/2022
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72
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Kershaw
Jump Dash RollThe Legend of Tian Ding Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 1/10/2022
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalTed Hazell
Nintendo World ReportThe Legend of Tianding (Switch) Review
Published 12/7/2021
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalRoger Reichardt
Pure NintendoReview: The Legend of Tianding (Nintendo Switch)
Published 12/3/2021
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalCosmin Vasile
SoftpediaSoftpedia The Legend of Tian Ding Review
Published 11/16/2021
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95
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight The Legend of Tian Ding Review
Published 11/1/2021
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89
+7 vs critic avg
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