The Last Case of Benedict Fox

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. TheXboxHub
    May 15, 2023
    90
    There are slight issues with combat in the early stages, but the exploration and puzzles on offer in The Last Case of Benedict Fox are very good indeed; they will keep you playing as you attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery. A challenging and involving game, the aesthetics of the whole world just add to the charm.
  2. GamingTrend
    May 19, 2023
    85
    The premise is exciting! You’re Benedict Fox, and demonic friend, taking on a case about a murder, a secret society, and more. This game is not for the faint of heart when it comes to puzzles and problem solving. You can get frustrated easily if you don’t breathe, but it's a challenging kind of frustration and fun. If you love puzzle games and platformers, this will be a must play. And if you love lore, it has that in droves. While it has moments of feeling directionless, don’t worry. Just walk around and you’re bound to find something you haven’t seen before.
  3. Movies Games and Tech
    May 23, 2023
    80
    The Last Case of Benedict Fox is a morbid and surreal Metroidvania experience. With tough puzzles and cruel combat, this will test the best players. Moreover, the cruel bosses will push you to your limits. What's more, it is free to play on Game Pass.
  5. MondoXbox
    May 15, 2023
    80
    The Last Case of Benedict Fox leverages a charming setting to introduce an interesting Metroidvania gameplay, full of puzzles and a bit light on action and difficulty. Some control issues and lack of clear mission progression keep it from reaching higher grounds, but lovers of the Metroidvania genre will find a rewarding and memorable experience in it.
  6. GamingBolt
    May 3, 2023
    80
    There’s something wildly thoughtful and provocative about The Last Case of Benedict Fox.
  7. BaziCenter
    Jun 14, 2023
    75
    As an AA title, The Last Case of Benedict Fox offers a lot of value, and its inclusion in Microsoft Game Pass makes it available to a wider range of audience. It may not revolutionize the Metroidvania genre, but creates a lot of potential for future games to take advantage of.
  8. The Games Machine
    May 10, 2023
    75
    The Last Case of Benedict Fox is a videogame with an interesting and well-presented storyline. Net of some critical issues in the combat system and an uncertainty in the progression, what is offered is still good.

Awards & Rankings

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#89 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2023
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#19 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2023

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 84
  3. Negative: 12 out of 84
  1. menage
    Apr 29, 2023
    5
    Not sure why everybody is this hyped at this point, game is a technical disaster. There's a good game in there somewhere burried beneath anNot sure why everybody is this hyped at this point, game is a technical disaster. There's a good game in there somewhere burried beneath an atrocious chugging frame-rate and laggy controls. Easy is way too easy, normal is "too hard" due to the terrible performance issues. Wait for a patch or 2. Tons of bugs too, 1 freeze and 2 weird glitches covering the whole screen the whole time. Had to reboot 3 times in an hour.

    I was looking forward to this but not going to play it like this.    … Full Review »
  2. Thetype
    Apr 29, 2023
    1
    Game is quickly boring, gameplay is Really strange ans not good, many technical problems, a shame for a little game like this
  3. PurpleMaster
    May 1, 2023
    7
    Going lower than 7 isn't really fair because it's a really, really good Metroidvania game, but bugs and glitches are (as well as overall poorGoing lower than 7 isn't really fair because it's a really, really good Metroidvania game, but bugs and glitches are (as well as overall poor technical performance) are way too common and most times really detrimental to the experience.
    My suggestion is to wait for some performance patches. With time this could easily become a 9 game, but for now there's no way to rate it higher.    … Full Review »
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