Severed

 iOS
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Pocket Tactics
    Dec 27, 2016
    100
    With it's original style and finely honed gameplay, either Severed is a crazy diamond of a game or I'm tripping. Or both.
  2. 148Apps
    Aug 7, 2016
    100
    This stylish dungeon-crawler is good fun and feels perfectly at home on mobile.
  3. AppAdvice
    Jul 29, 2016
    100
    Severed by DrinkBox Studios is a captivating dungeon crawling RPG adventure with puzzles thrown into the mix for good measure. Think of it like Infinity Blade meets The Legend of Zelda with a dash of Etrian Odyssey. If you enjoy any of these genres or games, then Severed is for you.
  5. TouchArcade
    Jul 28, 2016
    100
    Severed is just a game that's all-around cool. Its aesthetic is top-notch, its combat is deep and engaging.
  6. Digitally Downloaded
    Aug 11, 2016
    90
    Severed is the kind of game that I hope ends up on school and university “reading list.” Not because a particularly well made game (though it assuredly is), but also because it’s a masterpiece of theming and ambient storytelling. Games this evocative are rare and special indeed.
  7. Apple'N'Apps
    Aug 7, 2016
    90
    Severed is simply an immersive piece of entertainment that is a must have on the iOS platform.
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  8. Gamezebo
    Aug 2, 2016
    90
    The good far outweighs the bad, of course. Severed is a fantastic adventure in more ways than one. Combat is satisfying and serves a genuine purpose, there’s lots to explore and revisit, and everything looks both wonderful and strange. In short, consider this one a must play.
  9. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 15, 2016
    80
    A fantastically strange and unique first person adventure that manages to make touchscreen controls seem fresh and interesting again.
  10. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Jul 28, 2016
    80
    With great game mechanics, unique artwork and tough to master gameplay, Severed is well worthy of your time.
  11. Games.cz
    Oct 13, 2016
    70
    Severed starts out as a very interesting modern version of classical dungeon crawlers. With increasing time, however, the game loses the pace and starts to be somewhat tedious.
  12. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2017
    60
    Great first impression fades away dispelled by primitive run-of-the-mill dungeon designs and the fact that instead of raising the difficulty level by clever enemy designs the game just throws more foes and buffs at you. [13/2016, p.82]
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Awards & Rankings

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#16 Best iOS Game of 2016
26
#26 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2016
12
#12 Most Shared iOS Game of 2016

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. brockcheese
    Aug 15, 2016
    9
    This is a great game with a wonderful aesthetic and really fun touch screen combat that actually utilizes the iphone's control system. TheThis is a great game with a wonderful aesthetic and really fun touch screen combat that actually utilizes the iphone's control system. The story is also emotional and interesting.… Full Review »
  2. Sukunk
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    What a beautiful game! I found it to be the perfect adventure for playing on the subway to work. I've actually had a few people ask what I'mWhat a beautiful game! I found it to be the perfect adventure for playing on the subway to work. I've actually had a few people ask what I'm playing since it's so visually rich. There's a lot of depth in the combat, and the exploration takes you through diverse environments and a dark but ultimately uplifting story.… Full Review »
  3. memus
    Aug 15, 2017
    7
    The game has astonishing art and design: more then once I found myself examining details of background instead of playing the game. Also, theThe game has astonishing art and design: more then once I found myself examining details of background instead of playing the game. Also, the gameplay feels both really native to iPhone and fresh. However, I felt like the game was a little bit longer then it should be. And the ending was anticlimactic for me.… Full Review »
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