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Desert Child – reviews and rating

Desert Child has an average rating of 55% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (6/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (2.5/5). The game was released on May 31, 2017 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. Players on RAWG rate the game 48%.

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What critics praise
„An interesting concept can't quite carry this racing/simulation hybrid across the finish line.“
What critics criticize
„Though its pixellated visuals and bright environments do provide brief pleasantries in the first hour or so, the little variety in its missions and very reason to stay invested other than grinding until the climax resul…“

Game info

Release date
May 31, 2017
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4macOSLinuxNintendo Switch
Genres
RacingActionRPGSimulationIndie
Developer
Oscar Brittain
Publisher
Akupara Games
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Desert Child?

Desert Child has an average rating of 55% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (6/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (2.5/5).

When was Desert Child released?

Desert Child was released on May 31, 2017.

What platforms is Desert Child available on?

Desert Child is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Desert Child?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Desert Child.

Is Desert Child worth playing?

It depends on your taste. Desert Child has an average rating of only 55% and the reviews are mixed. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Desert Child?

Games similar to Desert Child are for example Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Lego City Undercover, Slender: The Arrival, Call of Duty: Ghosts and MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
10 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 5,0
Best rating
6/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
2,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #619 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 12 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Our average2 reviews 55%
  • Players (RAWG)12 votes 48%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 8 %
  • Recommended 25 %
  • Meh 17 %
  • Skip 50 %

12 votes · RAWG

Reviews

2,5/5
HardcoreGamer Dec 11, 2018
Though its pixellated visuals and bright environments do provide brief pleasantries in the first hour or so, the little variety in its missions and very reason to stay invested other than grinding until the climax results in a game caught between two minds, committing, sadly, to neither one in the process. Satisfying neither the shm’up crowd in it for some arcade-style scrolling, nor the adventure...

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