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The Novelist – reviews and rating

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The Novelist has a rating of 70% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on December 10, 2013 for PC, macOS and Linux. Metacritic score is 66, players on RAWG rate the game 58%.

Updated Dec 13, 2013

What critics praise

„Even if the gameplay formula is a bit rough, any experience that forms this kind of connection with the player is worth your consideration.“

7/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Dec 10, 2013
Platforms: PCmacOSLinux
Genres: CasualIndieAdventure
Average playtime: 2 h
Reviews count: 1

Where to buy

Steam

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FAQ

What is the rating of The Novelist?

The Novelist has a rating of 70% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was The Novelist released?

The Novelist was released on December 10, 2013.

What platforms is The Novelist available on?

The Novelist is available for PC, macOS and Linux.

How long does it take to beat The Novelist?

Players on RAWG spend on average 2 hours playing The Novelist.

Is The Novelist worth playing?

Mostly yes. The Novelist has an average rating of 70% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to The Novelist?

Games similar to The Novelist are for example 39 Days to Mars, Flinthook, Hypnospace Outlaw, Timespinner and Way of the Passive Fist.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 70

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#300 of 531 games released in 2013 better than 37 % of games
#15 of 28 games released in 2013 on PC better than 37 % of games
#4 of 7 games released in 2013 on macOS better than 33 % of games
#3 of 5 games released in 2013 on Linux better than 50 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Our average1 reviews 70%
MetacriticMetascore 66%
Players (RAWG)24 votes 58%

How players rate it

Exceptional 4 %
Recommended 29 %
Meh 42 %
Skip 25 %

24 votes · RAWG

Reviews

7/10

Game Informer Dec 13, 2013

Even if the gameplay formula is a bit rough, any experience that forms this kind of connection with the player is worth your consideration.

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