Cosmin Vasile
SoftpediaXEL Review (PC)
Published 9/1/2022
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65
+18 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 7/12/2022
XEL
Xel is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of Xel and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.
- Developer
- Tiny Roar
- Publisher
- Assemble Entertainment
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Critic avg
47
10 scored reviews
Total coverage
10
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Score range
25–65
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 47 across 10 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 Below 70 band.
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Jordan Hawes
WayTooManyGamesReview - XEL
Published 8/2/2022
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55
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatthew Pollesel
Gaming AgeXEL review for Nintendo Switch, PC
Published 8/2/2022
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25
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalRussell Archey
Gaming NexusXEL Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 7/29/2022
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49
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Van Huyssteen
NoobFeedXEL PC Review
Published 7/29/2022
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50
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalRachel Poli
Pure NintendoReview: XEL (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 7/25/2022
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40
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlleef Ashaari
KakuchopureiXel Is Too Broken & Flawed To Be A Good Zelda-Like
Published 7/19/2022
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40
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalWillem Hilhorst
Nintendo World ReportXEL (Switch) Review
Published 7/19/2022
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Score
30
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalTrent Cannon
Nintendo LifeReview: XEL - Promising Zelda-Style Sci-Fi Adventuring That Falls Short On Switch
Published 7/14/2022
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Score
50
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight XEL Review
Published 7/14/2022
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64
+17 vs critic avg
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