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Vane – reviews and rating

Vane has an average rating of 49% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by Game Informer (6.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (1.5/5). The game was released on January 15, 2019 for PC and PlayStation 4. Players on RAWG rate the game 60%.

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What critics praise
„Vane establishes intrigue early and a few high points almost make the full journey worthwhile, but frustrating moments pepper the whole experience.“
6,8/10 Game Informer
What critics criticize
„It’s clear what sort of tone or manner of presentation Vane is going for despite its short run-time and undeniable vacancy of explanation.“

Game info

Release date
Jan 15, 2019
Platforms
PCPlayStation 4
Genres
CasualIndieAdventureAction
Developer
Friend & Foe
Publisher
Friend & Foe, Gamera Game
Average playtime
5 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Vane?

Vane has an average rating of 49% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by Game Informer (6.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (1.5/5).

When was Vane released?

Vane was released on January 15, 2019.

What platforms is Vane available on?

Vane is available for PC and PlayStation 4.

How long does it take to beat Vane?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing Vane.

Is Vane worth playing?

It depends on your taste. Vane has an average rating of only 49% and the reviews are mixed. However, critics' opinions differ a lot, so it is worth reading the individual reviews.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Divided critics

Spread of ratings
38 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 18,8
Best rating
6,8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
1,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #563 of 597 games released in 2019 better than 6 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 49%
  • Foreign critics3 reviews 43%
  • Players (RAWG)13 votes 60%

Local critics rate the game higher by 5 %.

How players rate it

  • Recommended 46 %
  • Meh 31 %
  • Skip 23 %

13 votes · RAWG

Reviews

1,5/5
HardcoreGamer Jan 28, 2019
It’s clear what sort of tone or manner of presentation Vane is going for despite its short run-time and undeniable vacancy of explanation. But as easy it would be to lay the blame squarely at the feet of the game’s obscurity or its absolute refusal to explain all but the tiniest of ideas as to its intended narrative, the reality is that Vane is an utter chore to play through. A game that offers little...
6,8/10
Game Informer Jan 18, 2019
Vane establishes intrigue early and a few high points almost make the full journey worthwhile, but frustrating moments pepper the whole experience.

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