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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
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 (OpenCritic) | – | 73 | 42 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 72% | 68 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 67% | 65 | 711 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Mar 12, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 711 total reviews in window · weighted 117 up / 56.4 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (30)
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.
- 75
“Wrath: Aeon of Ruin is a well-made game with a classic first-person shooter look and feel. There is some story to be had, but we're really here to kill freaky critters and save the world, right?”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Wrath not only looks, but feels like a game from the past. It can entertain fans of the genre, but it will not surprise them in any way.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Wrath: Aeon of Ruin is a boomer shooter inspired by the legendary Quake that seeks to add to the growing repertoire of the genre, with a decent proposal. It's a videogame that doesn't manage to stand out enough, but even so and despite this, it's an option to take into consideration.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Ultimately, how much you vibe with Wrath: Aeon of Ruin will come down to how willing you are to put up with the limitations imposed on you by playing it on a controller, how much you vibe with the save system, and how much you like its level design. There's a very good, incredibly ambitious shooter here if you're willing to overlook some unfortunate flaws, but it's not Quake, and nothing likely ever will be again.”
read full review ↗ - 76
“While it gets off to a rocky start, its Quake roots then shine to make for a mostly satisfying retro first-person shooter”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Almost every single one of the so-called "boomer shooters" tends to focus almost entirely on fast, high-octane action. WRATH: Aeon of Ruin fools you by thinking it's the same as them but it isn't. Oh, sure, it has plenty combat to satiate your need for killing evil things with cool weapons, but you are also meant to soak into its strong dark fantasy atmosphere, and spend hours exploring its beautiful, vast realms. While it has its flaws, with chief among them its needlessly large maps, it's safe to call this trip back to the magic of the past a modern classic of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Wrath: Aeon of Ruin is a solid entry if not a forgettable one. I wanted to love it more than I did, but in the end just found myself pushing through just to see it end, and not necessarily because I was enjoying myself.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“WRATH: Aeon of Ruin will find an obvious appeal to those who are looking at other episodes, if only it is a pleasant "mellet" in the design of the level, especially if one considers the technological limitations in its development.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“KillPixel's shooter demonstrates breathtaking ambition in its 3D level design, but that can come at the cost of pacing and fun.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Retro FPS builds on nostalgia and pure action, but could have offered more variability. Still, it's not a bad choice.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is a very fun time, but it's not for everyone. You'll find expansive levels and worthy challenges to conquer for those willing and ready to face what it offers.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Wrath: Aeon of Ruin's gunplay is tight and fast-paced, but it doesn't stand out with mediocre level design, low enemy variety, and overall aesthetic.”
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Pure Nintendo
3DNews
La Orden del Pixel
Nintendo Life
Nindie Spotlight
Cubed3
ZTGD
Enternity.gr
Eurogamer
SECTOR.sk
GameGrin
TechRaptor…and 18 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Wrath: Aeon of Ruin Hotfix 1.1.2. Is Out Now!Mar 13, 2024
- WRATH: Aeon of Ruin Post-Launch Patch is Now Live!Mar 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH: Developer Update - The Final StretchJan 2, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 8.16.2023Aug 16, 2023
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 8.2.2023Aug 2, 2023
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 7.19.2023Jul 19, 2023
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 7.05.2023Jul 5, 2023
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 6.21.2023Jun 21, 2023
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 6.7.2023Jun 7, 2023
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 5.24.2023May 24, 2023
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 5.11.2023May 11, 2023
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 4.26.2023Apr 26, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 4.12.2023Apr 12, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 3.29.2023Mar 29, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 3.15.2023Mar 16, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 3.01.2023Mar 1, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 2.15.2023Feb 15, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 02.01.2023Feb 1, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly Update - 1.19.2023Jan 19, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 1.4.2023Jan 4, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 12.14.2022Dec 14, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 11.24.2022Nov 24, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 11.07.2022Nov 7, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 24.10.2022Oct 24, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 10.10.2022Oct 10, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 09.26.2022Sep 26, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 09.12.2022Sep 12, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 08.31.2022Aug 31, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 08.15.2022Aug 15, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 08.01.2022Aug 1, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 07.18.2022Jul 19, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 07.05.2022Jul 5, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 06.20.2022Jun 20, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 06.06.2022Jun 6, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 05.23.2022May 23, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 05.09.2022May 9, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 04.25.2022Apr 25, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 04.11.2022Apr 11, 2022
- WRATH bi-weekly update - 03.28.2022Mar 28, 2022
…and 25 earlier patch announcements.