Lee Mehr
VGChartzThis is the Zodiac Speaking (XOne) Review
Published 11/9/2020
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25
-21 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 10/15/2020
This Is The Zodiac Speaking
Story-driven FPS mystery thriller-horror with stealth and detective modes based on facts from the world-famous story of Zodiac, a never-captured American serial killer.
- Developer
- Punch Punk Games
- Publisher
- Klabater
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Critic avg
46
10 scored reviews
Total coverage
10
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Score range
25–82
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Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 46 across 10 scored reviews, with a 57-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Renan Fontes
Cubed3This is the Zodiac Speaking (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 10/31/2020
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40
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalLewis Rees
COGconnectedThis is the Zodiac Speaking Review – Better off Dead
Published 10/26/2020
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Score
29
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalGraham Banas
Push SquareThis Is the Zodiac Speaking - A Great Idea with Underwhelming Execution
Published 10/21/2020
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40
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight This Is The Zodiac Speaking Review
Published 10/15/2020
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63
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris O'Connor
ImpulsegamerThis is the Zodiac Speaking PC Review
Published 10/12/2020
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82
+36 vs critic avg
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Read originalIan
Use a PotionUse a Potion This Is The Zodiac Speaking Review
Published 10/12/2020
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44
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - This is the Zodiac Speaking
Published 10/11/2020
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Score
55
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalLawrence Le
GamingTrendGamingTrend This Is The Zodiac Speaking Review
Published 10/9/2020
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Score
40
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalOllie Reynolds
Nintendo LifeMini Review: This Is The Zodiac Speaking - A Murder Mystery Riddled With Technical Hiccups
Published 10/9/2020
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40
-6 vs critic avg
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