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Tearaway – reviews and rating

Tearaway has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by Game Informer (8/10). The game was released on November 23, 2013 for PS Vita. Metacritic score is 87, players on RAWG rate the game 83%.

Updated

What critics praise
„Media Molecule has created a world that feels unlike any other. It’s a pop-up book come to life, with worlds and creatures that unfold and move in ingenious ways.“
What critics criticize
„With newly imagined levels and abilities for the console, think of Tearaway Unfolded as less of a recycle-bin raid and more of a love letter to the original release.“

Game info

Release date
Nov 23, 2013
Platforms
PS4
Genres
AdventureAction
Developer
Media Molecule
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Average playtime
7 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Tearaway?

Tearaway has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by Game Informer (8/10).

When was Tearaway released?

Tearaway was released on November 23, 2013.

What platforms is Tearaway available on?

Tearaway is available for PS Vita.

How long does it take to beat Tearaway?

Players on RAWG spend on average 7 hours playing Tearaway.

Is Tearaway worth playing?

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

What games are similar to Tearaway?

Games similar to Tearaway are for example MLB 14: The Show, Doki-Doki Universe, Sound shapes, Borderlands 2 and Minecraft.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
10 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 5,0
Best rating
9/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
8/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #66 of 531 games released in 2013 better than 88 % of games
  • #5 of 25 games released in 2013 on PS4 better than 83 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 85%
  • Foreign critics13 reviews 86%
  • MetacriticMetascore 87%
  • Players (RAWG)104 votes 83%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 30 %
  • Recommended 59 %
  • Meh 9 %
  • Skip 2 %

104 votes · RAWG

Reviews

8/10
Game Informer Sep 4, 2015
With newly imagined levels and abilities for the console, think of Tearaway Unfolded as less of a recycle-bin raid and more of a love letter to the original release.
9/10
Game Informer Nov 20, 2013
Media Molecule has created a world that feels unlike any other. It’s a pop-up book come to life, with worlds and creatures that unfold and move in ingenious ways.

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