Bad North

 Switch
User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 46
  3. Negative: 9 out of 46

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  1. redhott
    Sep 1, 2018
    3
    i dont think that it is a bad game, it is just too shallow? can we say that? ive read a destructoid article on bad north, and it is exaclty how i felt. its too shallow, too underdeveloped, too cheap? not enough meat on the bone. it should be for free or $5 perhaps imo. and i hope that those super positive reviews on metacritic are not fake accounts of the dev really because this game is noi dont think that it is a bad game, it is just too shallow? can we say that? ive read a destructoid article on bad north, and it is exaclty how i felt. its too shallow, too underdeveloped, too cheap? not enough meat on the bone. it should be for free or $5 perhaps imo. and i hope that those super positive reviews on metacritic are not fake accounts of the dev really because this game is no way that successful so far… Expand
  2. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Mar 24, 2021
    4
    it just didnt keep me entertained. Visually its pretty nice. The pacing, controls and gameplay are just a bit off for me. Played for an hour and uninstalled
  3. squashedrex
    Dec 24, 2018
    2
    Played for 2.5 hours and felt bored the entire time, it's insanely slow. The mechanics are also a bit contrived, no pause button but selecting a unit semi pauses, pain in the ass and made me throw away two runs due to the clunkiness. GOG need a refund policy like steam. Not even worth the $10 or so I paid on sale.
  4. bnan_j
    Jul 24, 2023
    1
    Nice art style and unique mechanics. Comes with one of the cheapest trope though: difficulty curve suddenly shoots upward at the final third of the game all of a sudden to keep you from finishing it. If you don't get lucky, you will end up wasting a few good hours on nothing.

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#75 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. PLAY! Zine
    May 13, 2019
    80
    A great game for "on the go“ for those that like to relax, then think and then rip their hair out in frustration.
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  2. Nintenderos
    Sep 21, 2018
    80
    The artistic quality and the simple but complete mechanics make Bad North an essential game for those who love RTS. Simply beautiful.
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  3. Nintendo Insider
    Sep 11, 2018
    80
    Small flaws like the lack of customisation and differing styles in enemies can be overlooked if you treat the game as it comes. Bad North is a game that manages to balance the fine line between puzzle game and simulation delivering a tactical roguelike which constantly feels refreshing.
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