Albert Lichi
Cubed3The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 1/18/2019
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 10/11/2018
The Missing: J.J. Macfield And The Island Of Memories
Why did Emily go missing? What is going on in this world? Why does she suddenly have these strange abilities? A profound story of regeneration and self-discovery. This is a title by Swery, the creator of Deadly Premonition and D4.
- Developer
- White Owls Inc.
- Publisher
- Arc System Works
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Critic avg
76
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
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Score range
40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 76 across 17 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 80–89 band.
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17 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 18%
80–899 reviews · 53%
70–793 reviews · 18%
Below 702 reviews · 12%
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Andrew Stretch
TechRaptorThe Missing: J. J. Macfield and the Island of Memories Review – Missing The Point
Published 12/7/2018
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50
-26 vs critic avg
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Read originalDusk Fox
PS4Blog.net[Beyond PlayStation] The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories Review
Published 11/20/2018
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90
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseThe MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories Review - PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 11/12/2018
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85
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareThe Missing - Stunning Storytelling Leaves a Lasting Impression
Published 10/23/2018
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90
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatthew Zawodniak
Nintendo World ReportThe Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories (Switch) Review
Published 10/22/2018
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalVikki Blake
EurogamerThe Missing review - clumsy platformer redeemed by its stunning design
Published 10/21/2018
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteven Scaife
Slant MagazineThe Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 10/18/2018
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90
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalThe Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories Review
Published 10/18/2018
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Helm
Hardcore GamerReview: The Missing: J.J. Macfield and The Island of Memories
Published 10/17/2018
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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