Chantelle McColl
WellPlayedLife Isn't A Race
Published 9/15/2022
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95
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 9/13/2022
Wayward Strand
Wayward Strand is a heartfelt interactive story, told in a unique and curious way. Play as Casey Beaumaris - intrepid teenage journalist - as she visits an airborne hospital for the first time. Uncover the airship's mysteries, and explore the lives of its inhabitants.
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- Ghost Pattern
- Publisher
- Ghost Pattern
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Critic avg
80
20 scored reviews
Total coverage
20
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Score range
60–100
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 80 across 20 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 80–89 band.
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20 included scored reviews
90–1004 reviews · 20%
80–8910 reviews · 50%
70–794 reviews · 20%
Below 702 reviews · 10%
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Annette Magaña
Push SquareReview: Wayward Strand (PS5) - A Short But Sweet Airborne Adventure
Published 9/15/2022
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70
-10 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedWayward Strand Review – A Moment in Time
Published 9/15/2022
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Score
74
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Wood
Press StartWayward Strand Review - Everybody Needs Good Neighbours
Published 9/15/2022
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Score
85
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Gordon
Screen RantWayward Strand Review: Drifting Between Conversations
Published 9/15/2022
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60
-20 vs critic avg
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Read originalEthan Dean
StevivorWayward Strand Review: A stellar first voyage
Published 9/15/2022
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75
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalKeenan McCall
TwinfiniteWayward Strand Review – Go Where the Wind Takes You
Published 9/15/2022
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80
0 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Schuster
Qualbert.comWayward Strand Review (Nintendo Switch)
Published 9/15/2022
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80
0 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoe Devader
Nintendo World ReportWayward Strand (Switch) Review
Published 9/15/2022
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80
0 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Sheene
Digital ChumpsWayward Strand
Published 4/15/2021
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85
+5 vs critic avg
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