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 | – | 74 | 41 |
| 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 (10)
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
“Commando mode is an interesting addition, that allows you to play a infantry, with the chance to play co-op with another players. Apart from that, it lacks content. Perhaps the update that has added achievements and challenges will make you think about the purchase of this expansion.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Resogun: Defenders signs Housemarque's shooter off in predictably sublime style. Protector is arguably the game's greatest mode to date, offering everything that's enjoyable about the original, just at pulsating pace.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“With Defenders and the latest free update, Resogun has easily become the best arcade game available for PlayStation 4, but also one of the best exclusives for the Sony console.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Defenders is a worthy addition to an already great game that will no doubt please anyone with a fondness for fighting within an inch of their life while also blowing up everything in sight into tiny, beautiful pieces.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“An excellent expansion to what remains the PlayStation 4’s best exclusive, and one of the most enjoyable retro shooters of the decade.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Defenders expands and improves an experience that was excellent since it was launched. The fans of the game will be satisfied with its contents and the new gameplay features that make Resogun one of the best PS4 exclusives and a must buy among the contemporary shooters. ”
read full review ↗ - 90
“It's a great DLC, adding two game modes that actually expand on the original experience in a successful way.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Resogun Defenders is adrenaline in its most concentrated form and a fitting send-off to one of the best arcade experiences to ever hit a console, current-gen or otherwise.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Resogun: Defenders’ emphasis on risk-vs-reward is sure to please fans who love topping their high score. These new modes may be Resogun’s biggest departure yet, but the core experience is still a blast to play.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Defenders is great content for those who still enjoy Resogun today.”
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