Jordan Biordi
CGMagazineThe Mortuary Assistant (PlayStation 5) Review
Published 8/2/2024
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PC / Switch - 8/2/2022
The Mortuary Assistant
Having completed your degree in mortuary sciences, you have taken on an apprenticeship at River Fields Mortuary. Over the past several months you have logged many hours aiding the Mortician in daily tasks along with learning the ins and outs of the embalming process as well as how to properly handle and care for the deceased.
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- DarkStone Digital
- Publisher
- DreadXP
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The critic average is 73 across 14 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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Heidi Hawes
WayTooManyGamesReview - The Mortuary Assistant
Published 8/24/2022
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Read originalMarina DelGreco
TechRaptorThe Mortuary Assistant Review
Published 8/2/2022
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75
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Read originalCharlie Kelly
Checkpoint GamingThe Mortuary Assistant Review - A chilling slice of life - Checkpoint
Published 8/1/2022
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