Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. 90
    For a game so focused on the monstrous and the grotesque, Severed’s power lies in how it shines a critical and emotional light on an intrinsic part of what it means to be human.
  2. Aug 24, 2017
    90
    A joy to behold from start to finish, Severed is an almost perfectly executed action-adventure title. With very successfully designed dungeons full of rewarding puzzles and a combat system that is pleasing to carry out, you’ll likely find yourself wishing you could play more of the game when it is over. That’s the only real downside – you’ll be finished with the main story after six hours and be left wanting more – although wishing you could play more isn’t exactly a complaint. If you have the means to do so, we heartily recommend giving this one a go.
  3. Aug 19, 2017
    90
    I’m not going to beat around the bush; the Switch version of Severed is easily the best yet. Being touch based, the Switch’s responsive and gloriously large screen means that the gameplay shines brighter than ever before. Severed‘s unique, almost papercraft-like art style is really showcased on the Switch too, bringing its haunting world to life.
  4. Aug 14, 2017
    90
    Severed loses little, if anything, by coming to Nintendo Switch. It gains screen space for the player to bask in its incredible, artistic environments, and though the console can be heavy to hold one-handed for longer play sessions, that’s hardly a reason to stay away from this title. Given its brevity, you may dismiss Severed as a game for a rainy, bored day, but don’t. This is one of only a handful of must-plays in the Nintendo Switch library.
  5. Aug 18, 2017
    88
    Severed has hit the Nintendo Switch, and it's just as good as it was the very first time it released. A touch-based game which runs in handheld mode only, this title has a rather unique take on gameplay mechanics, art, story, and more. It very much deserves to be played by the masses, and if you haven't played it elsewhere then you should definitely pick it up.
  6. 80
    While I still feel the late-game battles are drawn out with palette swaps and needless complexity, Severed is such a fantastic game otherwise that even with a few warts, Severed is absolutely worth checking out, especially if you missed any of its other releases on Wii U, 3DS, and more.
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 38
  2. Negative: 5 out of 38
  1. Nov 15, 2022
    9
    This is a peculiar game and not for everyone. Given you are sensitive to the genre and the atypical gameplay, this is a true indie gem, andThis is a peculiar game and not for everyone. Given you are sensitive to the genre and the atypical gameplay, this is a true indie gem, and often on great sale (4€ in my case). The artistic direction clearly made me think of Guacamelee, whithout the omnipresent humour, and that's quite fine. The tactile gameplay can be unconfortable on the Switch (the console is to be held only by the left hand) on long sessions but it works great overall, the fights are somewhat intense with many things to manage and the story is nicely told. It's a must play for me, a must try at least. Full Review »
  2. Aug 31, 2018
    10
    The story is immersive, the graphics are beautiful, the combat is amazing, and the moment I 100% the game, I was already wanting Severed 2.
  3. May 5, 2018
    8
    Severed is a fantastic game and is a must buy on both Switch and the Vita. Its combat is complexed but fun to play. The art style is fantasticSevered is a fantastic game and is a must buy on both Switch and the Vita. Its combat is complexed but fun to play. The art style is fantastic and the touch-screen mechanic was refreshing for me. Full Review »