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) | – | 86 | 20 |
| All-time Steam reviews | – | – | 0 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 74 | 54 |
| 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.
- 90
“Resogun’s still sensational at its core, and the Heroes expansion serves as a resplendent reminder of that.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you own the original game, there are no reasons to miss this first expansion of Resogun, packed with two brand-new modes, trophies and hours of addictive gameplay. A must-have for any shmup lover.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Resogun Heroes expands upon the core game’s already fantastic offerings with two highly enjoyable new modes that offer fans some interesting twists on Housemarque’s side-scrolling PS4 shooter.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Resogun's core remains intact and as fun as ever. Heroes simply acts as a reason to come back for more.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“With a flimsy price tag of $5, Heroes offers hours upon hours of enjoyment to help sate your appetite for more Resogun. The only negative thing I think I can say about the DLC is that if Resogun didn’t do anything for you before, the DLC likely won’t change your mind. ”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Whether you want more of Resogun's arcade satisfaction or something experimental, Heroes has it. But if you're not excited for both, the DLC is a harder sell.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you own a PS4, there's really no reason why you shouldn't treat yourself with a masterpiece, sold at a special price.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“It might not be the most essential or comprehensive inclusion for the game, but it’s still great where it counts: pure, adrenaline-drenched, space-blasting fun.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“The Heroes content gives fans a reason to play Resogun again, but anyone who was ready to move on or didn’t enjoy the game in the first place may not find it reason enough to come back.”
read full review ↗ - 93
“One of the best games on PS4 and with this affordable update, it just got even better. [Issue#247, p.66]”
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