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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. 80
    It’s not high-octane or revolutionary fare by any means, but Swim Out has a quiet beauty that gives it more in common with chess than Tetris, and that sort of thing is hard to come by nowadays.
  2. Jun 6, 2018
    75
    If you’re looking for a solidly-made puzzle game, you could do a lot worse than checking out Swim Out. It’s got more than enough content to keep you entertained for a good amount of time, and it’s relaxing enough that you can pick it up and play whenever you want without feeling like you’re going to get sucked in and lose a day. There are definitely better games out there, but, for any puzzle aficionado, Swim Out is worth a look.
  3. Apr 9, 2018
    75
    Swim Out is an acceptable puzzle game. We have seen all kinds of games of this genre, but this one focuses on the classic gameplay of moving around squares deducting the movement of the surrounding objects. Progressively difficult, its art and music designs fit all the swimming.
  4. May 26, 2018
    70
    Swim Out is a simple, straightforward and unpretentious puzzle game that has no plot or narrative whatsoever and that features a very minimal aesthetic. This in no way means that Swim Out cannot do its job as a puzzle game, which it does quite well thanks to its unusual approach to puzzle games, which will prove enough to give players some hours of fun.
  5. Apr 14, 2018
    70
    Swim Out is a game that impressed me because of its creation and mechanics. It's a good recommendation for anyone who wants to play a good puzzle's game. I believe that a little art variety would be very nice to the game.
  6. Apr 8, 2018
    70
    The genre may be getting a little crowded on Switch but Swim Out ranks higher than most.
  7. 70
    While cool concepts and ideas are awash throughout Swim Out, the dawdling pace of the 100+ puzzles drowns the more novel ideas. This is, for better or worse, an alright puzzle game that just happens to be in a sea of better ones. Good for a laidback romp, but not for much else.
  8. Mar 20, 2018
    70
    Swim Out for Nintendo Switch certainly won't rock the world in terms of its originality; however, it is definitely good at doing what it does, which is to combine great, pick-up-and-play puzzle gameplay, along with a very relaxing, summer atmosphere that will keep gamers looking for some pleasing entertainment more than satisfied.
  9. Apr 25, 2018
    60
    Swim Out is a well crafted, relaxing puzzle game. What it lacks in innovation it makes up for in polish, the puzzles are well designed and the game never overstays it's welcome. Switch owners looking to scratch that puzzle itch would do well to go for a few lengths with Swim Out.
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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. Oct 4, 2022
    8
    Swim Out is a puzzle game that's difficult at times. There no text in the game which caused me to mistake what task was asking and spend tooSwim Out is a puzzle game that's difficult at times. There no text in the game which caused me to mistake what task was asking and spend too much time redoing a puzzle. I completed this game 100%. Portable mode has touch controls and controllers/joycons aren't required to be connected. Also, hints would've been nice. Full Review »