Avalanche Software

Avalanche Software at a Glance

Avalanche Software operates out of the United States and has been active in the industry since 1995. The company lists twenty-three titles on PlayPile as a developer but none as a publisher. Their catalog spans from the late 1990s through 2023, with their output peaking during the 2000s when they released ten games. They released three titles in the 1990s, seven in the 2010s, and three in the 2020s. This studio focuses heavily on adventure games, which make up sixteen of their releases. They also have a strong presence in platformers with seven entries, alongside smaller numbers of role-playing, racing, and hack-and-slash titles. The company has released games across a wide range of hardware, including PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo GameCube, Wii, Nintendo Switch, and the original Xbox. Their average rating across twenty rated titles sits at 64.5 out of 100. This score reflects a mix of quality levels where most games fall into the good category. Thirteen of their titles are rated between 60 and 79 points. Two titles achieved great status above 80, while four received mixed ratings between 40 and 59, and one title scored in the poor range below 40. Their highest-rated work includes Hogwarts Legacy from February 2023, which holds an 82.1 rating. Disney Infinity 3.0 Gold Edition also reached 80 points in 2016, followed by the base version of that game at 78.1 in 2015. Earlier successes include 25 To Life from 2006 and Toy Story 3: The Video Game from 2010. Recent years show a return to high-quality output with Hogwarts Legacy leading their latest releases. However, the overall history shows consistency in average scores rather than a string of masterpieces. Their IGBO bio claims a focus on immersion and passion, but the data shows a varied track record where most games land in the middle range of critical reception.

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