Roger Reichardt
Pure NintendoReview: Young Souls (Nintendo Switch)
Published 3/22/2022
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Stadia / Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 8/17/2021
Young Souls
Young Souls combines the beat'em up and RPG genres in a world created with stunning art direction. Explore the world of humans and that of the goblins, both teeming with enemies but also full of unexpected and friendly encounters waiting to be discovered.
- Developer
- 1P2P Studio
- Publisher
- The Arcade Crew
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Critic avg
79
16 scored reviews
Total coverage
16
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Score range
65–90
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 79 across 16 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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16 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 19%
80–898 reviews · 50%
70–793 reviews · 19%
Below 702 reviews · 13%
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Cory Tischbein
RPGFanYoung Souls | RPGFan
Published 3/19/2022
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81
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalEric Hauter
Gaming NexusYoung Souls Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 3/16/2022
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseYoung Souls Review (PS4) - An Opulent Side Scrolling RPG Brawler With Plenty Of Heart And Wit To Spare - PlayStation Universe
Published 3/15/2022
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalEvan Norris
VGChartzYoung Souls (NS) Review
Published 3/14/2022
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65
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Young Souls - One Of The Best Beat 'Em Ups On Switch, Despite Hiccups
Published 3/10/2022
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalEugene Sowah
Daily MirrorYoung Souls Review: An almighty blend of different genres that complement each other effortlessly
Published 3/10/2022
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Farrell
PC InvasionYoung Souls review — The art of balance
Published 3/10/2022
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65
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalKim Snaith
GameSpewYoung Souls Review – GameSpew
Published 3/10/2022
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalNicola Kapron
COGconnectedYoung Souls (PC) Review – Charming Coming of Age Journey
Published 3/10/2022
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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