Gabriel Zamora
PCMagXanadu Next (for PC) Review & Rating
Published 1/24/2017
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NGage / PC - 11/3/2016
Xanadu Next
Xanadu Next is an exploration-centric action RPG from Nihon Falcom, the acclaimed creators of the Ys and The Legend of Heroes RPG franchises. A late entry in their immensely popular Dragon Slayer series and a spiritual follow-up to the late ‘80s cult classic Faxanadu, Xanadu Next puts players in the shoes of a gravely injured knight given a new lease on life through ancient magic who must now seek a legendary sword called “Dragon Slayer” to ensure his survival.
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- Nihon Falcom
- Publisher
- Nokia, XSEED Games
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Critic avg
81
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
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70–95
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 17 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 80–89 band.
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17 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 18%
80–8910 reviews · 59%
70–794 reviews · 24%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Brian Dumlao
Worth PlayingPC Review - 'Xanadu Next'
Published 1/16/2017
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalFrancesco De Meo
WccftechXanadu Next Review – A True Blast from the Past
Published 1/6/2017
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80
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Read originalBen Robson
GameGrinXanadu Next Review
Published 12/26/2016
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85
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalRobert Fenner
RPGFanRPGFan Review - Xanadu Next
Published 12/8/2016
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87
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalAleksander Gilyadov
CGMagazineXanadu Next (PC) Review
Published 12/7/2016
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: Xanadu Next
Published 11/28/2016
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80
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Read originalPatrick Anderson
COGconnectedXanadu Next Review – Action JRPG Shows Its Age but Still Delivers the Fun
Published 11/22/2016
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalSalvador G Rodiles
DestructoidReview: Xanadu Next
Published 11/20/2016
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80
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Read originalGabriel Jones
Cubed3Xanadu Next (PC) Review
Published 11/16/2016
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90
+9 vs critic avg
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