How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (Metacritic) | – | 85 | 20 |
| All-time Steam reviews | – | – | 0 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 79 | 84 |
| Xbox store ratings | – | 83 | 78 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | – | – | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (38)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“Both Bayonetta and Vanquish were amongst the first games released by PlatinumGames, and they both show just how strong the studio was from the get-go. These remasters open up the opportunity for newcomers to the studio, whether from Nier: Automata or Astral Chain, to check out the studio’s origins on modern hardware.”
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“Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle is here to pump our adrenaline. Angels slaying, robot destruction, thrilling plots and dynamic gameplay with great graphics are just the tip of this action-packed iceberg. The titles of PlatinumGames are timeless, and this bundle proves it. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Two of the best Platinum Games' titles in one single, unmissable and quite cheap shot. This time you can't ignore them.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“As a collection, or individually, Bayonetta and Vanquish remain perfectly formed examples of PlatinumGames' exquisite mastery of action gaming. Here, in 4K, they’ve never been better.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Two of the best action games of the last generation make the jump to current gen consoles and prove just as entertaining as they ever were.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Even after all of these years, both Bayonetta and Vanquish remain absolute action-packed classics. This bundle may not be the celebration they deserve, but both games are absolutely worth revisiting. ”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Bayonetta and Vanquish are still as good games as they were 10 years ago. We have already played them before at 4K and 60fps on PC, but if you are not part of the master race and have never tried such jewels, congratulations.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Bayonetta & Vanquish Remastered is a very good bundle with two very good games that now support 4K resolution and 60 fps, plus we can now play Bayonetta on something that isn't a Nintendo.”
read full review ↗ - 81
“Both games deserve much more than a simple re-release, but it’s great to be able to play these masterpieces on the current-gen consoles. [Issue#243, p.54] ”
- 85
“Two of Platinum Games's finest games in a convenient package for everyone to enjoy, though the lack of extra content hurts the overall experience a bit.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“As with all console ports, the Platinum Games bundle represents a fine opportunity to experience company defining titles you might have missed the first time with the added convenience of not having to dust off last gen’s console.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Graphically, Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th anniversary bundle has not improved that much, other than being upscaled to 4K and 60fps. But the gameplay still feels fresh and there are not many titles currently on the market that can offer the same experience and quality. ”
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