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Mike Jenkins

56.0
Avg Score Given
-44.4
Steam Disparity
+27.0
MC Disparity
+27.0
Combined Disparity
6
Reviews
2 launch window reviews (within 60 days of release)|4 late reviews

Scoring Pattern

28
Lowest Score
100
Highest Score
27.1
Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Disparity by Outlet

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Reviews

I’m sure there is a niche market for a game like this. But for me, a game about controlling a company that makes games doesn’t appeal overly.

Critic
44
Steam
91-46.8
Metacritic
N/A
Combined
91-46.8

11/22/2019

Launch Window
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I take no joy in slating a game. Particularly when it’s from a smaller developer who has likely spent a large percentage of the budget into the game. But I cannot emphasise any more how poor an effort this is. Across the board. Do not waste your money on this title.

Critic
100
Steam
N/A
Metacritic
40+60.0
Combined
40+60.0

9/25/2019

Late Review
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If you’re looking for a new survival game with a heavy reliance on resource gathering and crafting then this could be a good consideration for you. If like me you want a fun Viking game, and don’t get on with those previously mentioned things, then it’s best to avoid this.

Critic
52
Steam
71-19.4
Metacritic
71-19.0
Combined
71-19.2

To summarise – I did not enjoy my time with The Forbidden Arts. It feels to me like a game that could do with an extra 6 months in development to iron out some of my niggling issues. Though, that still might not help the uninspiring narrative.

Critic
36
Steam
N/A
Metacritic
42-6.0
Combined
42-6.0

8/9/2019

Late Review
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I really wanted to come away from Sagebrush having found a new little gem in the indie game scene. Instead I found a very short, predictable story, that I barely engaged with.

Critic
28
Steam
95-67.1
Metacritic
74-46.0
Combined
85-56.6

I would fully recommend Bear with Me: The Complete Collection to anyone looking for a narrative driven story game. Even if they wouldn’t normally be drawn to a point and click adventure, I honestly believe the story itself is strong enough to carry the game beyond its mechanics.

Critic
76
Steam
N/A
Metacritic
67+9.0
Combined
67+9.0