Will "FncWill" Hogeweide
Rectify GamingReview: The Tale of Bistun
Published 3/2/2025
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60
-9 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 7/13/2022
The Tale of Bistun
The Tale of Bistun follows an amnesiac stone-carver on his journey up the slopes of the Mount Bistun. He’ll have to battle legions of monstrous foes using fast-paced, melee combat and powerful magical abilities as he explores the real world and the mysterious place, known as the Revelations Realm.
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- Black Cube Games
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- IMGN.PRO
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Critic avg
69
10 scored reviews
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10
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Score range
40–80
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 69 across 10 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 70–79 band.
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70–796 reviews · 60%
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Krist Duro
Duuro MagazineThe Tale Of Bistun Review
Published 2/11/2025
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75
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight The Tale of Bistun Review
Published 1/29/2025
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65
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdEN
PS4Blog.netThe Tale of Bistun Review
Published 1/23/2025
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80
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originaltheharm0nica
XboxEraReview | The Tale of Bistun
Published 10/5/2022
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75
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalNate Lakritz
GameGrinThe Tale of Bistun Review
Published 8/31/2022
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75
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalCody Medellin
Worth PlayingPC Review - 'The Tale of Bistun'
Published 8/12/2022
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75
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalSamiee Tee
TechRaptorThe Tale of Bistun Review
Published 8/4/2022
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Score
40
-29 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedThe Tale of Bistun Review – Mythology Meets Action
Published 7/19/2022
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70
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAli Arkani
ImpulsegamerThe Tale of Bistun Review
Published 7/13/2022
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76
+7 vs critic avg
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