Jaime Carrillo
Pure NintendoReview: Way of the Passive Fist (Nintendo Switch)
Published 4/26/2019
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+9 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 3/6/2018
Way of the Passive Fist
Way of the Passive Fist is a unique and colorful arcade brawler. Parry, Dodge and Dash to outwit and outlast your enemies on a desolate planet ruled by raiders, mutants and fanatical sun worshipers. It's a new kind of tactical fighting in the licensed arcade brawler for the 90s cartoon you wish existed.
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- Household Games
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- Household Games
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71
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50–90
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The critic average is 71 across 10 scored reviews, with a 40-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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Justin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Way of the Passive Fist Review
Published 4/11/2019
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75
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportWay of the Passive Fist (Switch) Review
Published 4/10/2019
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75
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Biordi
CGMagazineWay of the Passive Fist (PS4) Review
Published 3/27/2018
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90
+19 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDWay of the Passive Fist (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 3/21/2018
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalSpencer Legacy
MonsterVineWay of the Passive Fist Review – A Side-Scrolling Peace-Em-Up
Published 3/14/2018
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewReview: Way of the Passive Fist Puts a New Spin on the Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Up Genre – GameSpew
Published 3/14/2018
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Marlow
Push SquareReview: Way of the Passive Fist (PS4)
Published 3/12/2018
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50
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalOzzie Mejia
ShacknewsWay of the Passive Fist Review: Wanderlust
Published 3/6/2018
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalSuriel Vazquez
Game InformerWay Of The Passive Fist Review – Straying From The Path
Published 3/6/2018
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65
-6 vs critic avg
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