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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) | – | 75 | 107 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 92% | 86 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 85% | 79 | 28 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 79 reviews sampled · 64 total reviews in window · weighted 50.2 up / 8.6 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (79)
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.
- 70
- 70
“One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is a crazy fighting title that will keep you and your friends entertained for a few hours. If you expect nothing more from the game than a fighting game from your favorite world, you will definitely not be disappointed. We recommend the game for 7 points out of 10, especially for fans of the series who are looking for a game for relaxing sitting with friends. If we see a sequel, maybe it will be a kind of revolution of the genre, because playing the same game for the fifth time will not be so much fun.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A solid enough entry into the beat-em-up genre, but one that is only really enjoyable if you're invested in the One Piece universe.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you’ve played a Warriors game before, then you’ve basically played One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4.”
read full review ↗ - 70
- 70
“The port has some issues with videos, controllers, and optimization, and the game lacks some content in comparison with its predecessor. But it's still a worthwhile experience for One Piece fans.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 struggles to outdo its fantastic predecessor, but it's still great fun to smash through hordes of enemies alongside such a colourful cast of characters. The game's delightful and diverse roster really is its greatest strength, and thanks to an emphasis on building combos, the combat system can be surprisingly rewarding, despite its repetitive nature. The pretty standard story mode will leave non-fans completely lost, but those who enjoy the action will find a near endless supply of it in the title's other offerings.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“If you are a fan of One Piece this is the game for you. Pirate Warriors 4 is an obvious improvement of previous iterations, sadly, with the same repetitive nature. Recommended if you are looking for action and destruction without complications, and above all, if you are a fan of One Piece.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“With an excellent One Piece adaptation, Pirate Warriors 4 finally arrives on the new generation of consoles, bringing new characters, upgraded graphics, and an overwhelming amount of content for fans of the series and the musou genre.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 captures the crazy abilities of the One Piece world and translates them perfectly into a brawler that has its issues but will be great for fans of the series.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 remains one of the best Musou games out there, and that status is further solidified with the slight changes made by the free current-generation console patch. The core gameplay loop remains engaging in its simplicity, but the additions of an expanded move set and a wide variety of characters who play differently assuage any concerns of fatigue. The quests can start to feel too similar, but the various modes give fans plenty to do. The presence of multiplayer for a good chunk of the game also greatly extends the life of the game. If you're a fan of either Musou titles or One Piece, this title is well worth having.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“You’ll likely be too busy kicking butt to notice every visual discrepancy, and at the end of the day it’s most important that a game is fun, not pretty.”
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Patch history
- Save issuesMar 31, 2020significant · resets scoring window