Josh Di Falco
Cubed3Vambrace: Cold Soul (Xbox One) Review
Published 10/16/2019
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-11 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 5/28/2019
Vambrace: Cold Soul
Vambrace: Cold Soul is a roguelike fantasy-adventure set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan your expeditions underground, then journey to the cursed city surface with your team of heroes. Wield unique powers, avoid dangerous traps, brave strange encounters, and survive deadly combat!
- Developer
- Devespresso Games
- Publisher
- Headup Games
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61
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Critic avg
61
16 scored reviews
Total coverage
16
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Score range
40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 61 across 16 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 Below 70 band.
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16 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 6%
80–891 review · 6%
70–794 reviews · 25%
Below 7010 reviews · 63%
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Kirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Vambrace: Cold Soul (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 9/12/2019
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65
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Jeslis
GameSpaceVambrace: Cold Soul Nintendo Switch
Published 9/12/2019
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85
+24 vs critic avg
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Read originalKhayl Adam
TwinfiniteVambrace: Cold Soul Review - Cold Comfort
Published 9/9/2019
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40
-21 vs critic avg
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Use a PotionUse a Potion Vambrace: Cold Soul Review
Published 9/8/2019
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74
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Vambrace: Cold Soul (Nintendo Switch)
Published 9/6/2019
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50
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniverseVambrace: Cold Soul PS4 Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 9/1/2019
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55
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Vambrace: Cold Soul Review
Published 8/29/2019
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71
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalAthanasios Aravositas
Cubed3Vambrace: Cold Soul (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 8/28/2019
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50
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportVambrace: Cold Soul (Switch) Review
Published 8/28/2019
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75
+14 vs critic avg
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