Topic: Reviews of Microsoft/x-box games?

I’m wondering - does game-companies of former x-boks exclusive titels hold back released switch-games, to stop reviews of their games? I haven’t seen a review of either: Grounded or The Pedistran - that’s why I am asking.

I’m very confused that these titels isn’t beeing review - and if i’m right, how does the companies Think, this will give more sale?

@Gimli There are lots of reasons games don't get reviewed. Note that NintendoLife's partner site Pure Xbox doesn't have a review for either of those games either. So many games come out that most don't get reviewed.

Also, note that the xbox Pentiment (another xbox studio game like grounded) which came to Switch recently did get a quick review on this site. Grounded only came out a few days so it may or may not get a quick review as well.

@FishyS

I Know - but it’s rare that one off the High-promotion game dosen’t get reviewed - also on nearly every Nintendo review-site.

@Gimli Pentiment got reviewed after 5 days. It's only been 3 days since Grounded came out. Give it a little time.

@FishyS

Ok - I’m problably impatient

@Gimli You can always use the contact button below to ask NL if they are going to review a game.

@WoomyNNYes

Oh - I didn’t know. Thank you.

@Gimli www.purexbox.com. That's NL's sister site if you want Xbox reviews there you go. Also you login info works there as well.

@Gimli
NL just posted a review. Disregard, if you saw already.
https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/grounded

And... to no one's extreme shock it reviewed somewhat poorly because of performance issues.

Digital Foundry take a look at it here:

It seems like even the PS5 version isn't what it could be. It's a bit of a shame, for a game that runs well even on potato PCs.

@Matt_Barber They forget to erase the line

if hardware=console: bad_version()

It runs very nicely on the Series X though. Funny that, for a Microsoft game.