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Stacking – reviews and rating

Stacking has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (8.5/10). The game was released on March 1, 2011 for PC, macOS, Linux, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 80, players on RAWG rate the game 68%.

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What critics praise
„Stacking may be Double Fine's most niche concept to date, but it's hard to imagine a player who wouldn't enjoy the game's clever puzzles and charming story.“
8,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Mar 1, 2011
Platforms
PS3Xbox 360
Genres
AdventureActionRPGPuzzleIndie
Developer
Double Fine Productions
Publisher
Double Fine Productions
Average playtime
3 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Stacking?

Stacking has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (8.5/10).

When was Stacking released?

Stacking was released on March 1, 2011.

What platforms is Stacking available on?

Stacking is available for PC, macOS, Linux, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

How long does it take to beat Stacking?

Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing Stacking.

Is Stacking worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 85%, Stacking is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Stacking?

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Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
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Best rating
8,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
8,5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #144 of 661 games released in 2011 better than 78 % of games
  • #24 of 88 games released in 2011 on PS3 better than 74 % of games
  • #19 of 69 games released in 2011 on Xbox 360 better than 74 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 85%
  • Foreign critics5 reviews 81%
  • MetacriticMetascore 80%
  • Players (RAWG)117 votes 68%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 10 %
  • Recommended 49 %
  • Meh 26 %
  • Skip 15 %

117 votes · RAWG

Reviews

8,5/10
Game Informer Feb 8, 2011
Stacking may be Double Fine's most niche concept to date, but it's hard to imagine a player who wouldn't enjoy the game's clever puzzles and charming story.
8,5/10
Game Informer Feb 8, 2011
Stacking may be Double Fine's most niche concept to date, but it's hard to imagine a player who wouldn't enjoy the game's clever puzzles and charming story.

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