Christian Donlan
EurogamerWhile Waiting review
Published 2/26/2025
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60
-16 vs critic avg
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Android / PC / iOS / Mac / Switch - 2/5/2025
While Waiting
A transformative adventure exploring the art of waiting. Clear the game by doing nothing, but discover the power of acceptance and patience in 100+ situations from birth to death. Learn to embrace life as you wait.
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- Optillusion
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- Optillusion
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Critic avg
76
10 scored reviews
Total coverage
10
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Score range
60–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 76 across 10 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
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10 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 10%
80–896 reviews · 60%
70–791 review · 10%
Below 702 reviews · 20%
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Jason Fanelli
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘While Waiting’ Analyzes Life Through Its Quietest Moments
Published 2/25/2025
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Score
80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlyssa Rochelle Payne
GameGrinWhile Waiting Review
Published 2/22/2025
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Score
80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill "FncWill" Hogeweide
Rectify GamingReview: While Waiting
Published 2/21/2025
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Score
80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalStan Yeung
Gaming AgeWhile Waiting review for PC, Switch
Published 2/18/2025
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Score
90
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalHayley Louise
Checkpoint GamingWhile Waiting Review - A wonderful waste of time - Checkpoint
Published 2/17/2025
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Score
80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightReview: While Waiting on Nintendo Switch
Published 2/14/2025
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Score
71
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalUphar Dutta
GameffineWhile Waiting Review- Become a Patient Rebel
Published 2/11/2025
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Score
62
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalMike
Thumb CultureWhile Waiting - PC Review
Published 2/10/2025
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Score
80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalNick Mangiaracina
MonsterVineWhile Waiting Review - Main Character Syndrome
Published 2/4/2025
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Score
80
+4 vs critic avg
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