Jed Whitaker
CGMagazineToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove (Switch) Review
Published 3/4/2019
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65
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 3/1/2019
Toejam & Earl: Back in the Groove
ToeJam and Earl have crash-landed back on Earth in ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove!, a funky fresh rogue-like adventure infused with old skool hip-hop and jam packed with awesome throwbacks to the 1991 classic. The iconic '90s duo is back in the groove with all-new presents to help them navigate this wack planet "Earth" and retrieve all the lost pieces to the Rapmaster Rocket. Team up for co-op play to discover secret locations, hidden presents and new friends as you make your way through a constantly changing and unpredictable world!
- Developer
- HumaNature Studios
- Publisher
- Adult Swim Games, HumaNature Studios
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Critic avg
74
33 scored reviews
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33
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45–95
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 74 across 33 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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33 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 9%
80–8915 reviews · 45%
70–797 reviews · 21%
Below 708 reviews · 24%
Showing 11-20 of 33 matching critic reviews. 33 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 4.
Chris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!'
Published 3/1/2019
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Toejam & Earl: Back in the Groove Review
Published 3/1/2019
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75
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Siddiqui
NoobFeedToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove! Xbox One X Review
Published 2/28/2019
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove Review – Groovin’ On Up
Published 2/28/2019
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalLucas White
PlayStation LifeStyleToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove Review – Jammin’ Once Again (PS4)Score: 8.5 out of 10
Published 2/28/2019
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85
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalSimon Sayers
PlayStation UniverseToeJam & Earl: Back In The Groove Review - PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 2/28/2019
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Walker
Xbox AchievementsToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove Review
Published 2/28/2019
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalEric Bailey
Nintendo LifeReview: ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove - A '90s Throwback That Might Be Too Random For Some
Published 2/28/2019
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove (Switch) Review
Published 2/28/2019
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85
+11 vs critic avg
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