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Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Oct 28, 2020
    85
    While some may think New Super Lucky’s Tale is too easy, I appreciate its accessible approach to 3D platforming, and I found it to be a great way to kick back and unwind as everything here is scientifically designed to make me smile — there are loads of charming touches like the looks on Lucky’s face, or when enemies danced along to the music during one boss fight. While nothing here is mindblowing and it doesn’t push the genre forward, NSLT absolutely manages to maintain a sense of joy and wonder lost in most modern games.
  2. Aug 21, 2020
    83
    New Super Lucky's Tale is a pure platformer pleasure. You'd be hard-pressed to find a collect-a-thon that looks and plays this silkily smooth.
  3. 80
    New Super Lucky's Tale is a great 3D platformer suitable for both young and old alike. The plot is daft but you're here for the gameplay. Don't kid yourself otherwise. Collectibles are a mild chore sometimes, but not disastrously so.
  4. 80
    New Super Lucky's Tale is a fun and entertaining platformer that takes you to varied words and changes some of its gameplay mechanics to keep things fresh. New Super Lucky's Tale is a bit on the short side and It's not the most innovative platformer, but it has a lot of heart and soul that kept me entertained from start to finish.
  5. Aug 21, 2020
    80
    New Super Lucky’s Tale on PS4 is a charming, fun and technically solid port that looks gorgeous and plays well, even if there’s nothing particularly new to see here. Money burning a hole in your pocket? Get Lucky.
  6. Aug 21, 2020
    80
    New Super Lucky’s Tale is a charming platforming with tons of variety in its theming and level design that, while short and easy, will put a smile on your face and remind you of classic platformers like Spyro the Dragon.
  7. Sep 21, 2020
    75
    Although devoid of temporary power-ups and other mechanics of the genre, New Super Lucky's Tale is an honest and fun platformer, whose main defects are represented by a longevity that runs out in 8-12 hours and a challenge rate calibrated towards the bass.
  8. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 18, 2020
    70
    From side-scrolling platforming to something that reminds us of Super Monkey Ball just a wee bit, there’s a good variety of levels in each world. While we say there are plenty of hidden collectibles to find, Lucky’s game doesn’t quite nail the sense of exploration and discovery in the way its mauve forbear does; you probably won’t need the finest-toothed comb to see all there is to see. But just because it doesn’t resonate in exactly the same way Spyro did for us all those years ago, it doesn’t mean that cute-as-a-button Lucky won’t be some small person’s favourite, or that the game won’t get them all nostalgic years down the line. [Issue#180, p.80]
  9. Aug 21, 2020
    70
    New Super Lucky's Tale is the sort of game that gives you a nostalgic feeling even though you've never played it before. It's like a Sunday afternoon movie, the kind that provides enough smiles and action to entertain but won't ever require you to engage your brain in a manner that would ruin your lazy weekend. It's a delightful, jolly, collectathon platformer, and if it keeps your kids off Fortnite for a day or two then you can't say fairer than that.
  10. Sep 10, 2020
    60
    All in all, New Super Lucky's Tale isn't a bad 3D romp at all, although veterans of the genre (or really gaming in general) are just going to tear through it with ease. This definitely puts the game into the for younger audiences crowd, for better or worse. Still, if you really dig these types of games and don't mind the low challenge and short run-time, the game may just be for you. Just make sure you've fully explored the genre first!
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Negative: 7 out of 24
  1. Dec 1, 2022
    6
    kind of agree with what most have said that it's quite an average game to be honest
  2. May 2, 2022
    8
    New Super Lucky's Tale is a fun and relaxing platformer that is bursting with personality and humorous dialogue. It has elements of 3DNew Super Lucky's Tale is a fun and relaxing platformer that is bursting with personality and humorous dialogue. It has elements of 3D platforming, 2D side scrolling, endless runs and puzzles. None of these are too challenging, but they're fun and the variety shakes things up enough to keep it interesting. This game doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel, and there's not much here we haven't seen before somewhere else. However, if you're a fan of classic 3D platformers, New Super Lucky's Tale is one definitely worth checking out! Full Review »
  3. Jun 22, 2021
    10
    This game is magnific in every way!! The Levels are creative and SUPER FUN! The soundtrack is amazing, this game is solid like a rock andThis game is magnific in every way!! The Levels are creative and SUPER FUN! The soundtrack is amazing, this game is solid like a rock and polished like a diamond! I recommend this for everyone who likes 3D platform! Full Review »