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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) | – | 85 | 32 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 90% | 84 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 88% | 82 | 488 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Sep 19, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 488 total reviews in window · weighted 196.4 up / 26.5 down · computed 10h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (25)
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
“30XX is an immensely satisfying and easy-to-pick-up Megaman-like, but victory feels a bit too dependent on random ability upgrades.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“If you're a fan of retro action/platformers, then you're in for a treat with 30XX. It's a fun game with a good amount of customization and level variety. Play alone or with a friend, and blast your way through ever-changing levels and tough bosses.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“30XX is the path that Keiji Inafune or Capcom could have taken, but never did. Luckily Batterystaple Games decided to work on their 20XX proposal and develop a game that surpasses it in every way. One that adapts the classic Mega Man formula to the roguelite genre with a fun and polished proposal.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Although it can be a bit uneven, 30XX is ultimately an enjoyable take on action platforming with a roguelite twist. The high difficulty, extreme replayability, and gorgeous visuals all come together to make for an action platformer you won't want to miss out on. Beyond this, Mega Mode makes this one a solid recommendation even for those who don't usually like roguelites, as it strips out most of the randomness and presents a more old-school challenge. For any fans of Mega Man, retro action platformers, or roguelikes, 30XX covers all those bases and then some, and deserves a spot in your Switch library.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Batterystaple Games took up the responsibility to create a loving tribute to the Mega Man X series and adds a new spin on things to make the game challenging and highly replayable for hardcore fans of the genre. Fans of the archetype 2D run-and-gun power-up filled charged Mega Buster action title can stop praying for a Mega Man X follow-up. 30XX is essentially that and a bag of Nuts.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“When it comes to the most important elements - the level design, how the game plays, and whether it entices you to come back and keep playing - 30XX is fantastic.”
read full review ↗ - 81
“While more of an evolution than revolution from its predecessor, some refinements, new weapons, and enemies improve it nicely”
read full review ↗ - 80
“30XX quickly shifts into top gear to provide a memorable, addictive roguelike experience that might just earn a titular number of runs.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“30XX is everything a sequel should be. I actually really liked 20XX; some folk were deterred by its style and graphics. If you were one of those people, you may want to consider coming back to 30XX. It’s basically better than everything. It has better graphics, improved level design, tight controls, addictive gameplay and, most importantly, the ability to play it as a rogue-lite or a more standard action platformer. There really is something here for everyone. If you do invest the time to get better the way it’s designed, you will hopefully find a fulfilling gaming experience like I did. The developers’ hard work has truly paid off. 30XX is well worth your time, and I see this being on my gaming rotation until 40XX.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“If you’re craving high-octane action platforming, 30XX is a must-play roguelike that will surely scratch the itch. Just be mindful of your build as best as you can.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“30XX carries with it the legacy of the Mega Man X franchise in its aesthetics and general gameplay, but its more modern features like a level editor and its randomly generated levels add more replayability to the game. The core gameplay might seem simple at first, but its superbly designed levels and boss fights will quickly demand that you get familiar with its movement techniques as much as possible if you want to make any sort of progress.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“I might be the outlier here, but I just don’t enjoy 30XX in the way that I liked 20XX. The first game had charm, excitement and felt like a real love letter not just to Mega Man X, but to the entire genre unto itself. Much like A Robot Named Fight, it brought something unique to the table that also was clearly rooted in inspiration. 30XX feels like a side step, where things change but don’t necessarily improve.”
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Nindie Spotlight
GameLuster
LadiesGamers.com
TechRaptor
GamingBolt
WayTooManyGames…and 13 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- 30XX 1.4 Patch Notes - February 21, 2026Feb 21, 2026
- 30XX 1.3! Dally Character DLC & Patch Notes - Sept 19, 2024Sep 19, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 1.2.4 Patch Notes - April 26, 2024Apr 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Delta's Dawn: 30XX 1.2 Patch Notes - April 15, 2024Apr 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Revenant's Rise: 30XX 1.1 Patch NotesDec 14, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 1.00.19 Patch Notes & 1.1 Sneak Preview - October 2, 2023Oct 3, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 1.00.16 Patch Notes & Regional Pricing - August 29, 2023Aug 30, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- What We're Working On - August 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- What We're Working On - Aug 14, 2023Aug 14, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 1.0 Patch Notes - August 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.57 Patch Notes - July 19, 2023Jul 19, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.56 Patch Notes - June 28, 2023Jun 28, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.55 Patch Notes - June 7, 2023Jun 7, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.54 Patch Notes - May 17, 2023May 17, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.53 Patch Notes - April 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.52 Patch Notes - April 5, 2023Apr 5, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.51 Patch Notes - March 15, 2023Mar 15, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.50 Patch Notes - February 22, 2023Feb 22, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.49 Patch Notes - February 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.48 Patch Notes - January 11, 2023Jan 11, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.47 Patch Notes - December 21, 2022Dec 21, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.46 Patch Notes - November 30, 2022Nov 30, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.45 Patch Notes - November 9, 2022Nov 9, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.44 Patch Notes - October 19, 2022Oct 19, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.43 Patch Notes - September 28, 2022Sep 28, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.42 Patch Notes - September 2, 2022Sep 2, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.41 Patch Notes - August 17, 2022Aug 17, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.40 Patch Notes - July 27, 2022Jul 27, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.39 Patch Notes - July 6, 2022Jul 6, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.38 Patch Notes - June 15, 2022Jun 15, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.37 Patch Notes - May 24, 2022May 24, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.36 Patch Notes - May 3, 2022May 3, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.35 Patch Notes - April 13, 2022Apr 13, 2022
- 30XX 0.34 Patch Notes - March 23, 2022Mar 23, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.33 Patch Notes - February 28, 2022Feb 28, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.32 Patch Notes - February 9, 2022Feb 9, 2022
- 30XX 0.31 Patch Notes - January 19, 2022Jan 19, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.30 Patch Notes - December 29, 2021Dec 29, 2021
- 30XX Patch 0.29 Notes - December 8, 2021Dec 8, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- 30XX 0.28 Patch Notes - November 17, 2021Nov 17, 2021significant · resets scoring window
…and 27 earlier patch announcements.