Sydne Sewald
MinimapThe Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Review
Published 6/8/2026
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PC / Mac / Switch - 2/10/2026
The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest
After a visit to the psychologist that went horribly wrong you’re trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the last stages of an intense project. Experience a metroidvania drenched in anxiety based on a very true story.
- Developer
- Elden Pixels
- Publisher
- Acclaim
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Critic avg
69
14 scored reviews
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14
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Score range
58–80
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 69 across 14 scored reviews, with a 22-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 70–79 band.
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70–798 reviews · 57%
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Jemma Casson
Pure NintendoReview: The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 4/20/2026
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70
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoseph Moorer
Gaming NexusThe Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 3/3/2026
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75
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDThe Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest (Switch) Review
Published 2/26/2026
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70
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Read originalAthanasios Aravositas
Cubed3The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Review
Published 2/24/2026
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60
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalAbhinand Santosh
GameffineThe Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Review- A Prescribed Trip Down the Rabbit Hole
Published 2/21/2026
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65
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisThe Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Review
Published 2/20/2026
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60
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalNay Clark
ImpulsegamerThe Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Review (Switch)
Published 2/15/2026
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58
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightReview: The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest on Nintendo Switch 2
Published 2/11/2026
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77
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdEN
PS4Blog.netThe Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Review
Published 2/10/2026
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80
+11 vs critic avg
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