Noah Rigsby
GamingTrendWhile the Iron’s Hot Review – Burned out
Published 2/8/2024
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45
-21 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 12/5/2023
While The Iron's Hot
Reforge a blacksmith's village on an isle of the land's finest artisans! Step into the boots of an expert smith for a crafty adventure filled with mystery and charm. Explore the land of Ellian, and prove that a hammer, anvil, and your wits can overcome any challenge.
- Developer
- Bontemps Games
- Publisher
- Humble Games
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66
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Critic avg
66
7 scored reviews
Total coverage
7
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Score range
45–80
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 66 across 7 scored reviews, with a 35-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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7 included scored reviews
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80–892 reviews · 29%
70–792 reviews · 29%
Below 703 reviews · 43%
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Alexander Wilson
Qualbert.comWhile the Iron’s Hot Review (Nintendo Switch)
Published 1/21/2024
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Score
80
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Gordon
Screen RantWhile The Iron's Hot Review: "Hampered By Some Design Flaws"
Published 12/15/2023
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Score
50
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalMrsLlante
Checkpoint GamingWhile the Iron's Hot Review - Forging a new adventure - Checkpoint
Published 12/10/2023
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Score
60
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightWhile the Iron's Hot
Published 12/7/2023
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Score
79
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalJake Su
TwinfiniteWhile the Iron's Hot Review - Hammering Out the Kinks
Published 12/6/2023
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Score
70
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: While the Iron’s Hot
Published 12/5/2023
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80
+14 vs critic avg
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