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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) | – | 78 | 40 |
| Creator reviews (2 tracked) | – | 80 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 89% | 83 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 80 | 11 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 85% | 79 | 6 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 18 reviews sampled · 11 total reviews in window · weighted 10.5 up / 1.8 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (72)
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
“On its surface, Röki delightfully explores a rarely visited branch of Scandinavian folklore, but delve deeper into this thoroughly charming fantasy adventure and you’ll find a beautifully told, emotionally engaging narrative that’s sure to resonate with players of all ages.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“It doesn’t really bring anything new to the genre, but it does have a good story going for it and I would say that that is the driving force here anyways. Otherwise, the gameplay is just your standard adventure game setup, although it does get a bit tedious towards the end of the game. It does look good though, better than others I’ve seen in the genre. It might not be an immediate purchase, but it’s worth the look if you can catch it on sale.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Roki is a wonderfully imaginative point and click adventure game. While it doesn’t do anything particularly outstanding that hasn’t been seen before in this genre, it is a tightly written, enjoyable title nonetheless.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Röki is a title you don't want to miss, especially if you have any love for the rare adventure games of this genre.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Thanks to its gentle nature, pleasant visuals, simple controls, and touching story, Röki is an excellent puzzle-adventure game that will entertain both children and adults. Searching for objects and unraveling mysteries in a snow-covered Scandinavian wilderness teeming with supernatural creatures is not only a feast for the eyes but also a balm for the soul. You’ll find this game pleasantly relaxing, and you might even shed a tear or two over the course of about ten hours.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Röki is a trendsetter in the adventure genre, with innovative design and a beautifully crafted world that you'll never want to leave.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Few of the game's problems would be insurmountable in the face of an engaging narrative.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Röki certainly sits up there with some of the best point and click adventure games I’ve played thanks to its deep narrative, clever puzzle design and it’s eye catching and beautiful art style. As mentioned in the review, I think Röki will be a game that will be played and talked about for years to come. And with it soon to hit a number of other platforms, I’m excited to see more players get their hands on the game and to see what Polygon Treehouse will come out with next.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you really can’t stand puzzle games like this, then Röki is not going to be what changes your mind… but I definitely encourage you to take a look at it. This one will use your time in a rewarding way. And I had a blast with it.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“When you’re young your imagination can truly be a powerful (and sometimes scary) thing...”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Röki is a lovely game with strong characters and a fun, whimsical story. It shakes up its genres enough to be unique, but doesn't try to fix what isn't broken, and doesn't push itself past what it sets out to accomplish. Environment and creature designs are superb, while their human counterparts (of which there are very few anyway) leave a little more to be desired. It's a game just about anybody can pick up, play, and be immersed in a world they're likely not too familiar with, unless they grew up with the folklore this draws inspiration from. A few graphical glitches crop up here and there, but otherwise this is a solid and a fun adventure filled with puzzles, action, and intrigue.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“With a compact, but dense world to navigate, most of the game takes place in one sprawling interconnected area, you’ll learn your way around in no time. This is aided by the game’s clever fast travel system, which cuts down on pointless back and forth greatly.”
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Patch history
- Röki Patch Notes - 4th DecemberDec 7, 2020
- Röki Patch Notes – 28th SeptemberSep 28, 2020
- Röki Patch Notes - 16th SeptemberSep 16, 2020
- Röki Patch Notes - 5th AugustAug 5, 2020
- Röki Patch Notes - 30th JulyJul 30, 2020