3.8
5
34 ratings
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- 44 reviews and opinions with 34 ratings for Darwin's Paradox
- We obtain an average score of 3.8/5, or 75.56/100
- NDA on Reviews ? Please note that 22 reviews were published the same day 30/03/2026.
Darwin's Paradox ratings
34 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 3.8/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 10/10 MKAU Gaming | 85/100 COGconnected | 84/100 Generación Xbox |
| 8/10 GameReactor | 8/10 TheSixthAxis | 4/5 Geeks By Girls |
| 80/100 Games.ch | 8/10 XBoxEra | 8/10 Xbox-Mag |
| 80/100 Console Tribe | 8/10 Journal du Geek | 8/10 GameSpew |
| 4/5 Absolute Geeks | 8/10 NerdMovieProductions | 8/10 HeartBits VG |
| 8/10 Niche Gamer | 4/5 TheXboxHub | 8/10 Beyond Gaming |
| 8/10 KeenGamer | 8/10 GameScore.it | 7/10 IGN |
| 7/10 GameInformer | 7/10 Comunidad Xbox | 70/100 TierraGamer |
| 7/10 Try a Game | 7/10 GamersGlobal | 7/10 GamingBolt |
| 7/10 VideoChums | 7/10 ActuGaming | 7/10 LeCafeDuGeek |
| 3/5 GamesRadar | 6/10 Nintendo World Report | 6/10 Well Played |
| 6/10 Pizza Fria |
10 Preview or review without rating: GameKult.com, PlaySense, JeuxVideo.com, GamesWelt, Multiplayer.it, FactorNews.com, Vandal, MeriStation, TestingBuddies, Game IT
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10
10
MKAU Gaming
reviewed at 04/04/2026 - [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
85
100
COGconnected
Great Set Pieces
Memorable Segments
Constantly Evolving
Memorable Segments
Constantly Evolving
Very Short
There Isn?t Much Replayability
The Conclusion
There Isn?t Much Replayability
The Conclusion
reviewed at 05/04/2026 - [read the full review on COGconnected]
84
100
Generación Xbox
A captivating and beautiful visual (seemingly from an animated film)
An adventure with a very interesting development
It is gratifying to overcome every challenge we face.
This is not a superhero, it's an impressive octopus in action.
The verticality despite a lateral movement in 2D
An adventure with a very interesting development
It is gratifying to overcome every challenge we face.
This is not a superhero, it's an impressive octopus in action.
The verticality despite a lateral movement in 2D
The level of challenge in some areas may not appeal to everyone (it's not the case for me)
He has performance issues in large spaces, but it does not affect the gameplay.
It ends very early and we are left wanting more...
He has performance issues in large spaces, but it does not affect the gameplay.
It ends very early and we are left wanting more...
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on Generación Xbox]
8
10
GameReactor
Consistently fun gameplay, Makes the most of its core mechanics, Playful story and world, Lovely backgrounds and character designs
Short, Abrupt ending, A few segments where you're just holding forward
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on GameReactor]
8
10
TheSixthAxis
Looks great
Inventive gameplay and puzzling
Decent sense of silly humour
Inventive gameplay and puzzling
Decent sense of silly humour
Very short, little replayability
Some camera and sonar issues
Some camera and sonar issues
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
4
5
Geeks By Girls
Top artistic direction
Variety of gameplay mechanics
Perfect lifespan to do it in one go
Crazy universe, worthy of an animated film
Variety of gameplay mechanics
Perfect lifespan to do it in one go
Crazy universe, worthy of an animated film
Some slightly shaky detections in the infiltration phases
Lifetime that may be too short for some
Lifetime that may be too short for some
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on Geeks By Girls]
80
100
Games.ch
Fantastic and adorable protagonist
Superb character and game world design
Good control on land and underwater
Exciting escape sequences
Successful soundtrack
Superb character and game world design
Good control on land and underwater
Exciting escape sequences
Successful soundtrack
Camera issues
Drop in framerate (not on the PS5!)
Traps and dangers sometimes too well hidden
Drop in framerate (not on the PS5!)
Traps and dangers sometimes too well hidden
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on Games.ch]
8
10
XBoxEra
Very pretty, with a surprising sense of scale
Well animated throughout, with a good sense of humour
Some great puzzle platforming that makes use of our Octo-abilities!
Fun set-piece moments
Plenty of hidden collectibles
Well animated throughout, with a good sense of humour
Some great puzzle platforming that makes use of our Octo-abilities!
Fun set-piece moments
Plenty of hidden collectibles
Some trial-and-error frustration
Complex environments can lead to some poor signposting for players
Ending felt a little abrupt
Complex environments can lead to some poor signposting for players
Ending felt a little abrupt
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on XBoxEra]
8
10
Xbox-Mag
Gameplay quite varied
Very well paced rhythm
Highly inspired environments
Original and endearing hero
Presence of a chapter selector
Very well paced rhythm
Highly inspired environments
Original and endearing hero
Presence of a chapter selector
A little short lifespan
Not very exciting music
No single 4K/60fps mode
Slightly disappointing ending
Not very exciting music
No single 4K/60fps mode
Slightly disappointing ending
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on Xbox-Mag]
80
100
Console Tribe
A fun platform that mixes many discoveries together.
Deliciously stylized
Sonoro azzeccato translates to "successful sound" in English.
Deliciously stylized
Sonoro azzeccato translates to "successful sound" in English.
Very risky longevity
Trial and error can sometimes be invasive.
Trial and error can sometimes be invasive.
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on Console Tribe]
8
10
Journal du Geek
The fluidity of movements and the pleasure of playing an octopus
The omnipresent humor and well-balanced cult references
Accessible infiltration, even for those resistant to the genre.
A first impressive game for a French studio
The omnipresent humor and well-balanced cult references
Accessible infiltration, even for those resistant to the genre.
A first impressive game for a French studio
A short lifespan, even if dense
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on Journal du Geek]
8
10
GameSpew
Looks rather nice
Some fun scenarios
Darwin is charming
Some fun scenarios
Darwin is charming
Some trial and error
Might be too short and/or simple for some
Might be too short and/or simple for some
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on GameSpew]
4
5
Absolute Geeks
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
8
10
NerdMovieProductions
Animations and production
Variety of satisfying situations
Smooth rhythm
Variety of satisfying situations
Smooth rhythm
Checkpoint management
Brightness issues (on Xbox)
Some hitboxes are too "generous"
Brightness issues (on Xbox)
Some hitboxes are too "generous"
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on NerdMovieProductions]
8
10
HeartBits VG
All aesthetics are well connected to their history.
Darwin's mechanics, although few in number, are very well felt.
Sound and visual design are what stand out the most.
Yes, it has a Spanish localization (unlike you know who).
Darwin's mechanics, although few in number, are very well felt.
Sound and visual design are what stand out the most.
Yes, it has a Spanish localization (unlike you know who).
Minor graphic errors
At times, the game is TOO dark.
At times, it relies heavily on "trial and error" for the game to appear longer.
At times, the game is TOO dark.
At times, it relies heavily on "trial and error" for the game to appear longer.
reviewed at 31/03/2026 - [read the full review on HeartBits VG]
8
10
Niche Gamer
Beautiful, animated movie-quality animation and visual design
Thrilling set-pieces and scenarios
Varied gameplay and imaginative level design
Amusing story told with no words
Fun puzzles and hidden secrets
Thrilling set-pieces and scenarios
Varied gameplay and imaginative level design
Amusing story told with no words
Fun puzzles and hidden secrets
Some checkpoints are annoyingly placed and stealth is too restrictive
Low replay value
The ending comes suddenly without enough build up
Low replay value
The ending comes suddenly without enough build up
reviewed at 02/04/2026 - [read the full review on Niche Gamer]
4
5
TheXboxHub
Beautiful visuals
Great set of skills and mechanics to master
Highly rewarding platforming
You get to play as an octopus
Great set of skills and mechanics to master
Highly rewarding platforming
You get to play as an octopus
Challenging and unforgiving
reviewed at 07/04/2026 - [read the full review on TheXboxHub]
8
10
Beyond Gaming
Visually very colorful and pretty
The gameplay mainly has a fun flow.
A fun atmosphere works well.
The gameplay mainly has a fun flow.
A fun atmosphere works well.
Frustration sometimes lurks
Very short game duration
Very short game duration
reviewed at 07/04/2026 - [read the full review on Beyond Gaming]
8
10
KeenGamer
Art Style Looks Just Like An Animated Film
Fun Levels
Quirky Enemies
Solid Snake Skin
Fun Levels
Quirky Enemies
Solid Snake Skin
Lack Of Bosses
Stick mechanic Can Be A Nuisance At Times
Stick mechanic Can Be A Nuisance At Times
reviewed at 24/04/2026 - [read the full review on KeenGamer]
8
10
GameScore.it
Excellent artistic direction and animations, with a cinematic style that makes Darwin extremely expressive.
Creative gameplay based on the skills of the octopus, with varied and always challenging level design.
Effective environmental storytelling without dialogue, capable of engaging through images and situations.
Creative gameplay based on the skills of the octopus, with varied and always challenging level design.
Effective environmental storytelling without dialogue, capable of engaging through images and situations.
Some sections are stealthy and certain mechanics seem less impactful than others.
Presence of trial and error in some more agitated phases.
Some less successful gameplay ideas disrupt the overall pace of the experience.
Presence of trial and error in some more agitated phases.
Some less successful gameplay ideas disrupt the overall pace of the experience.
reviewed at 27/04/2026 - [read the full review on GameScore.it]
7
10
IGN
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on IGN]
7
10
GameInformer
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on GameInformer]
7
10
Comunidad Xbox
Artistic design and film animations
The mix of platform and puzzle elements is satisfying.
World full of details
The mix of platform and puzzle elements is satisfying.
World full of details
The frustration caused by the collision system with enemies and obstacles.
The infiltration mechanics are quite repetitive.
Some of the character's skills are not very fun.
The infiltration mechanics are quite repetitive.
Some of the character's skills are not very fun.
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on Comunidad Xbox]
70
100
TierraGamer
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on TierraGamer]
7
10
Try a Game
It's pretty
The animated levels
The offbeat tone
Variety of games
The animated levels
The offbeat tone
Variety of games
It lacks a boss
Peaks of difficulties
A bit of a hallway
Peaks of difficulties
A bit of a hallway
reviewed at 31/03/2026 - [read the full review on Try a Game]
7
10
GamersGlobal
Detailed tutorial and gentle learning curve
Precise control of the controller and also playable with mouse/keyboard.
Tasks designed in a variety of ways
Challenges are generally well readable, but...
Give up unnecessary lengths, but...
Beautifully designed graphics with a cartoonish charm.
Affectionate animations of the main character and numerous animated details in the background.
Cute sound effects highlight the cartoonish character.
Atmospheric and dynamic soundtrack emphasizing the action.
Good translation of German text
Precise control of the controller and also playable with mouse/keyboard.
Tasks designed in a variety of ways
Challenges are generally well readable, but...
Give up unnecessary lengths, but...
Beautifully designed graphics with a cartoonish charm.
Affectionate animations of the main character and numerous animated details in the background.
Cute sound effects highlight the cartoonish character.
Atmospheric and dynamic soundtrack emphasizing the action.
Good translation of German text
Too easy for connoisseurs of the genre
... sometimes moments of trial and error
...only a low replay value
Only 30 images per second in quality mode, even on PS5 Pro.
Game assets such as newspapers are not translated, only German texts are available through the overlay menu.
... sometimes moments of trial and error
...only a low replay value
Only 30 images per second in quality mode, even on PS5 Pro.
Game assets such as newspapers are not translated, only German texts are available through the overlay menu.
reviewed at 02/04/2026 - [read the full review on GamersGlobal]
7
10
GamingBolt
A genuinely earnest attempt at translating natural abilities into gameplay mechanics
Characterful and expressive animation sells Darwin?s personality
Background environments are lively and detailed, supported by excellent audio
Characterful and expressive animation sells Darwin?s personality
Background environments are lively and detailed, supported by excellent audio
The game doesn?t push its creative influences far enough
Puzzle design rarely surprises, oftentimes feeling clumsy due to imprecise platforming
A handful of levels overly-obfuscate their layout
Puzzle design rarely surprises, oftentimes feeling clumsy due to imprecise platforming
A handful of levels overly-obfuscate their layout
reviewed at 03/04/2026 - [read the full review on GamingBolt]
7
10
VideoChums
Jam-packed campaign that's filled with variety and memorable scenarios
Outstanding visuals throughout
Rewarding collectibles to discover
Outstanding visuals throughout
Rewarding collectibles to discover
The amount of required trial and error can be taxing to overcome
I wish there were more accessibility options, especially a rewind mechanic
I wish there were more accessibility options, especially a rewind mechanic
reviewed at 03/04/2026 - [read the full review on VideoChums]
7
10
ActuGaming
A striking animated film style
Variety of gameplay situations...
The overall atmosphere without any fault
To embody an octopus, what a pleasure!
A pervasive humor with beautiful references
Overall accessible...
Variety of gameplay situations...
The overall atmosphere without any fault
To embody an octopus, what a pleasure!
A pervasive humor with beautiful references
Overall accessible...
A bit short
... even if repetitiveness occurs towards the end of the adventure
Some technical issues (crashes, readability)
A too abrupt ending
Not enough madness in the sound design.
... despite some poorly calibrated spikes of difficulty
... even if repetitiveness occurs towards the end of the adventure
Some technical issues (crashes, readability)
A too abrupt ending
Not enough madness in the sound design.
... despite some poorly calibrated spikes of difficulty
reviewed at 07/04/2026 - [read the full review on ActuGaming]
7
10
LeCafeDuGeek
Very successful artistic direction
Gameplay based on the natural abilities of the octopus
Good mix of stealth/infiltration and platforming
Original universe
Gameplay based on the natural abilities of the octopus
Good mix of stealth/infiltration and platforming
Original universe
Sometimes mechanics are too simple
Very linear progression
Lack of overall depth
Very linear progression
Lack of overall depth
reviewed at 09/04/2026 - [read the full review on LeCafeDuGeek]
3
5
GamesRadar
+
Sticky-jump death gauntlets are fun
+
Cute art style
+
You get to be an octopus
Sticky-jump death gauntlets are fun
+
Cute art style
+
You get to be an octopus
-
Doesn't do a lot new
-
Dire mech section towards the end
-
Stealth is very basic
Doesn't do a lot new
-
Dire mech section towards the end
-
Stealth is very basic
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on GamesRadar]
6
10
Nintendo World Report
Beautifully animated characters in a richly detailed world
Fun puzzle-platforming with unique movement mechanics
Fun puzzle-platforming with unique movement mechanics
Over-focus on stealth gets frustrating
Some level gimmicks just aren?t fun
Some level gimmicks just aren?t fun
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
6
10
Well Played
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on Well Played]
6
10
Pizza Fria
Creative and physics-based gameplay
Good variety of situations and deaths
Interesting use of the protagonist's skills
Charming and well-executed artistic direction
Located in FR
Good variety of situations and deaths
Interesting use of the protagonist's skills
Charming and well-executed artistic direction
Located in FR
Shallow and undeveloped narrative
Unmemorable soundtrack
Lighting issues affecting gameplay
High level of frustration in some parts
Unmemorable soundtrack
Lighting issues affecting gameplay
High level of frustration in some parts
reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on Pizza Fria]
-
not scored
GameKult.com reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on GameKult.com]
-
not scored
PlaySense reviewed at 30/03/2026 - [read the full review on PlaySense]
-
not scored
JeuxVideo.com reviewed at 31/03/2026 - [read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
-
not scored
GamesWeltA charming and creative gaming world with its own identity.
Varied control of the octopus with interesting puzzle mechanisms.
Pleasant mix of platforming, stealth, and puzzles.
Humorous moments, subtle gags in the background, and slapstick scenes.
Well-balanced difficulty without frustrating sections.
The linear structure maintains a clear and focused flow of gameplay.
Varied control of the octopus with interesting puzzle mechanisms.
Pleasant mix of platforming, stealth, and puzzles.
Humorous moments, subtle gags in the background, and slapstick scenes.
Well-balanced difficulty without frustrating sections.
The linear structure maintains a clear and focused flow of gameplay.
The potential of slapstick is not always exploited.
Little emotional attachment to the protagonist
Solid indie quality in terms of graphics and technical aspects
Sometimes the construction of the game is unclear.
Fleeting passages can sometimes be resolved in a somewhat static or overly passive manner.
Little emotional attachment to the protagonist
Solid indie quality in terms of graphics and technical aspects
Sometimes the construction of the game is unclear.
Fleeting passages can sometimes be resolved in a somewhat static or overly passive manner.
reviewed at 01/04/2026 - [read the full review on GamesWelt]
-
not scored
Multiplayer.itThe platform action works well and the variety of situations is remarkable.
Really well-constructed characterization, with a charismatic protagonist.
A carefree 2D platform
Really well-constructed characterization, with a charismatic protagonist.
A carefree 2D platform
Trial and error lead to repeated sessions that can be tedious.
The puzzles are too simple.
A little short, with a final cliffhanger that leaves one puzzled.
The puzzles are too simple.
A little short, with a final cliffhanger that leaves one puzzled.
reviewed at 01/04/2026 - [read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
-
not scored
FactorNews.com reviewed at 05/04/2026 - [read the full review on FactorNews.com]
-
not scored
Vandal reviewed at 07/04/2026 - [read the full review on Vandal]
-
not scored
MeriStationDarwin is as friendly as he is endearing.
Staging in the style of an animated film
Some sections of very entertaining platforms
Many of its CGI scenes are very entertaining.
Staging in the style of an animated film
Some sections of very entertaining platforms
Many of its CGI scenes are very entertaining.
Abuse of trial and error mechanics
The control by "foot" is not very precise, even though we are also an octopus.
The stealth sections are boring and uninspired.
Various mechanics but too rigid
The control by "foot" is not very precise, even though we are also an octopus.
The stealth sections are boring and uninspired.
Various mechanics but too rigid
reviewed at 20/04/2026 - [read the full review on MeriStation]
-
not scored
TestingBuddiesCreative protagonist
A very humorous and concise story.
Puzzles and game elements that are pleasantly challenging and balanced.
In good technical condition: everything works smoothly and appears to be in good condition.
A very humorous and concise story.
Puzzles and game elements that are pleasantly challenging and balanced.
In good technical condition: everything works smoothly and appears to be in good condition.
Short game duration of 6 to 8 hours.
Low replay value
Low replay value
reviewed at 06/05/2026 - [read the full review on TestingBuddies]
-
not scored
Game IT reviewed at 07/05/2026 - [read the full review on Game IT]
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