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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) | – | 76 | 20 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 85 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | – | – | 0 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 83 | 45 |
| Backloggd ratings | – | 75 | 97 |
| 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 5h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (15)
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.
- 85
“Dragon of the North adds a new type of weapon, a new region, more missions, the chance to play as the female characters, new bosses and it is the prologue of what seems to be an intriguing new plotline. Perhaps it could have added more than just a big sword to offer more combat variety, although the balance of some old tricks to make things easier will force you to learn new moves in order to pass certain bosses, that's for sure. ”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Nioh: Dragon of the North is more of the same, but that is a good thing for such a well-made game. There's a new weapon type, new monsters, new stages, a new story, and some nice mechanical updates. None of them are game-changers, but they flesh out and improve the solid core game. For those who've already finished the game, a handful of requested features help add some zest to the proceedings. If you're desperate for more Nioh and have already finished the main story, then this DLC will scratch that itch quite nicely, but it isn't a must-have.”
read full review ↗ - 70
- 70
“A small but worthwhile expansion for one of the year’s best games, that provides a welcome hint of more difficulties to come.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“Nioh is such a difficult game, especially with respect to its bosses. If you are a patient and skilled player, you will greatly enjoy this challenge.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If the next two DLCs after Dragon in the North can keep this up and pad an already packed game with more to do, I'll be returning to it for years to come.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dragon of the North is a solid first DLC implemented in a natural way. New challenging enemies, bosses and areas will make this content worthwhile.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Dragon of the North could have been a great DLC, but at the end it fails to live up to the expectations. Dragon of the North is good, but it doesn’t add enough content to make it an absolute necessity and only the most hardcore players will find the difficulty spike to their liking, others will probably cry in a corner.”
read full review ↗ - 80
- 60
“The Dragon of the North DLC does little to shake up the Nioh formula, providing familiar environments with uninspired boss battles. That said, this is more Nioh, and the strength of the base game should still give you the challenge and thrill of combat despite the DLC's downfalls.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dragon of the North is not mandatory for all NiOh players, but it's essential for those who wish to continue beyond the end of the original”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Considering the price, Dragon of the North offers a good amount of content. An only weapon to be used, pretty challenging missions and a new difficulty level will make fans happy for sure.”
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