Leonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - Wax Heads
Published 5/5/2026
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Series X|S / Linux / PC / PS5 / Switch - 5/5/2026
Wax Heads
A cosy-punk slice-of-life narrative sim about managing a struggling record store. Chat to quirky customers with unique tastes, explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands (and their drama!), or just slack off with your colleagues – all to restore the groove!
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- Patattie Games
- Publisher
- Patattie Games
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Critic avg
83
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
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Score range
50–100
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 83 across 17 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 90–100 band.
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17 included scored reviews
90–1007 reviews · 41%
80–896 reviews · 35%
70–793 reviews · 18%
Below 701 review · 6%
Showing 11-17 of 17 matching critic reviews. 17 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 2.
David Rodriguez
SmashPadREVIEW - Cozy-punk narrative sim "Wax Heads" perfectly encapsulates an incredibly important relationship between community and music
Published 5/5/2026
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Score
90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalKieran Singh
Loot Level ChillWax Head review
Published 5/5/2026
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Score
100
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron Riccio
Slant Magazine‘Wax Heads’ Review: A Magical Narrative Sim
Published 5/5/2026
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalFraser Billington
Gamer Social ClubWax Heads Review
Published 5/5/2026
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100
+17 vs critic avg
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Read originalRowan Jones
TheGamerWax Heads Reflects The Warmth And Soul Of A Local Record Store
Published 5/5/2026
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70
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalEmina Zulić
AltCharWax Heads review: hitting all the right notes
Published 5/5/2026
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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