Ken McKown
ZTGDValfaris (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 12/19/2019
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65
-11 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 10/10/2019
Valfaris
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.
- Developer
- Steel Mantis
- Publisher
- Digital Uppercut Productions, Big Sugar
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Critic avg
76
18 scored reviews
Total coverage
18
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 76 across 18 scored reviews, with a 30-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 80–89 band.
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18 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 6%
80–8911 reviews · 61%
70–793 reviews · 17%
Below 703 reviews · 17%
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Cody Medellin
Worth PlayingSwitch Review - 'Valfaris'
Published 12/2/2019
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Score
80
+4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalBrendan Lowry
Windows CentralValfaris Xbox One review: A brutally tough platformer that's good, but could be better | Windows Central
Published 11/15/2019
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Score
70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareMini Review: Valfaris - Heavy Metal Headliner Is Hellishly Worthy
Published 11/10/2019
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80
+4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalMorgan Truder
Pure NintendoReview: Valfaris (Nintendo Switch)
Published 11/7/2019
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80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseValfaris PS4 Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 11/5/2019
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Score
85
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisValfaris Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 11/5/2019
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Score
80
+4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalEric Layman
Digital ChumpsValfaris
Published 11/4/2019
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Score
70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Prinsloo
Cubed3Valfaris (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 11/4/2019
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Score
90
+14 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJon Peltz
Jump Dash RollValfaris Review - Jump Dash Roll
Published 10/28/2019
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60
-16 vs critic avg
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