Si Woodhams
Thumb CultureWinter Ember – Xbox Series X Review
Published 6/18/2022
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 4/19/2022
Winter Ember
Winter Ember is an immersive stealth action game that casts you into the role of Arthur Artorias, the faceless man. Step into the shadows and uncover a mysterious plot that saw your family torn from the history books. On the first night of winter, you unsheath your blade and seek vengeance.
- Developer
- Sky Machine Studios
- Publisher
- Blowfish Studios, Gamirror Games
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Critic avg
64
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Total coverage
10
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Score range
50–75
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 64 across 10 scored reviews, with a 25-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 70–79 band.
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Ben Lombardo
GamingTrendGamingTrend Winter Ember Review
Published 6/2/2022
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75
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalZach Jackson
WellPlayedCold Blooded Waste
Published 5/17/2022
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55
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalSailesh Singh
GameffineIsometric Thief
Published 5/5/2022
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75
+11 vs critic avg
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Checkpoint GamingWinter Ember Review – Drama, mystery, and plenty of intrigue
Published 5/2/2022
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70
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Bianucci
GamingBoltWinter Ember Review – Forever Winter
Published 4/19/2022
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50
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedWinter Ember Review – Sneaky Revenge
Published 4/19/2022
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70
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalWinter Ember Review "Buy, Wait, Never Touch?"
Published 4/18/2022
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75
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle Nicol
WayTooManyGamesReview - Winter Ember
Published 4/18/2022
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60
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalArron Kluz
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Winter Ember’ Is a Mixed Bag (PC)
Published 4/18/2022
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-14 vs critic avg
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