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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 | 25 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 85% | 79 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 89% | 83 | 569 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Apr 29, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 569 total reviews in window · weighted 156.9 up / 19.2 down · computed 58m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (19)
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
“A love letter to fans of old-school arcade racing with a decent amount of variety in handling across loads of vehicles”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Circuit Superstars glows with polish & attention to detail that should definitely help it stand out in the sea of racers that are out there.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A brilliant first effort from Original Fire Games, then, and a racing game rather unlike anything else out there on the virtual shelves. This intoxicating, content-rich, and yet fascinatingly accessible racer is liable to get its hooks into gamers looking for something a little less knockabout. You may struggle to get the hang of things at first but we promise this little journey through racing history gives as good as it gets.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Circuit Superstars is one of the best surprises I have played all year. It punches above its weight in almost every category. I simply had a blast every time I jumped in. There is also plenty of depth and content to make the minimal price of entry easy to recommend. If you enjoy racing games, especially competitive ones I cannot recommend this game enough. It is the true definition of an indie darling.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Circuit Superstars has a few things that won't sit well with players. The inability to come back after making one mistake can be deflating, especially when it is a result of online play not reacting well to the physics system. Unlockables are limited to cosmetics, so that may dampen the desire for progression, while the inability to save midway through longer circuits discourages those who are short on time. The game remains fun enough that you'll want to master the sensitive handling of each vehicle, and the number of tracks and cars is pretty good for the price. If you're the patient type who has a bunch of likeminded friends who want a challenging racing title, this is worth a shot.”
read full review ↗ - 85
- 80
“Circuit Superstars truly is built by motor racing fans, for motor racing fans. It effortlessly blends the appeal, controls and fun of arcade racing with simulation strategy involving tire degradation, fuel consumption and pit stops.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Circuit Superstars rides the nostalgia vibe of Micromachines N64, but manages to improve the recipie by using gorgeous visuals and adding a pretty realistic physics model into the mix. Clearly worth a shot if you like racing games, specially if Art of Rally is your jam.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Please make more games, Original Fire. Show the rest of the genre how 'sim-meets-arcade' is done.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Circuit Superstars is a very nice surprise. It’s accessible and has a delightful visual style. Yet it also has a high skill bar, allowing those who put in the time to master its handling model to run rings around those less skilled. It has plenty of content and modes, too. It’s just a shame that it’s missing some options and features we’d expect to find in some of its multiplayer options. But even then, there’s more than enough here to provide hours upon hours of fun for those who like to race against others.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Know what you’re getting into before deciding to tackle Circuit Superstars. It’s not a bad game at all, and it’s really fun at times, but it’s neither a retro arcade racer or a simple “pick up and play experience”. It might look like Micro Machines, but it lacks the simplified physics and overall zaniness from that series. As it stands, Circuit Superstars is a game that requires a bit more from your average arcade racing player, but once you get used to its gameplay, you’ll be greeted with a pretty fun and refreshing experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Circuit Superstars is a great racer on the Nintendo Switch and there’s a lot to enjoy here. The Grand Prix mode and time trial will definitely be where you spend most of your time, just make sure you have an online subscription if you want to use the online modes properly. While the game may take itself a little too seriously for my liking, there’s nothing inherently wrong with that and in every other aspect, it's a solid racer.”
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Patch history
- Circuit Superstars - Patch 1.6.2 redeployedJul 2, 2024
- Rolled back Patch 1.6.2 due to an online issue.Jun 28, 2024
- Circuit Superstars - Patch 1.6.2Jun 27, 2024
- Circuit Superstars Update 1.6.0Apr 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.5.0 and the Top Gear: The Stig Challenge are out now!Jun 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Circuit Superstars - Hotfix (September 22, 2022)Sep 22, 2022
- The Hot Ride Summer Patch is LIVE!Aug 16, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Circuit Superstars - Hotfix (May 4, 2022)May 4, 2022
- Circuit Superstars - Hotfix (December 17, 2021)Dec 18, 2021
- Circuit Superstars Winter Patch is LIVE!Dec 16, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Circuit Superstars: Roadmap UpdateDec 9, 2021
- Circuit Superstars Patch v.1.1.0 is live!Nov 18, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- The Road AheadNov 10, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Circuit Superstars - Hotfix (October 21, 2021)Oct 21, 2021
- Circuit Superstars - Hotfix (October 15, 2021)Oct 15, 2021
- Circuit Superstars - Hotfix (October 12, 2021)Oct 12, 2021
- Early Access v.0.4.0 is HERE!Aug 17, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Early Access Dev Update!Aug 12, 2021
- Weekly Rotation and Dev Diary - July 29thJul 29, 2021
- Weekly Update & Dev Diary - July 22ndJul 23, 2021
- Weekly Circuit Superstars UpdateJul 1, 2021
- Weekly Circuit Superstars UpdateJun 24, 2021
- Online Update June 17th 2021Jun 17, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Early Access Update v.0.3.0Jun 10, 2021
- Weekly Update - June 4th 2021Jun 4, 2021
- Weekly Update - May 27th 2021May 27, 2021
- Weekly Update - May 20th 2021May 20, 2021
- Early Access Patch v.0.2.0May 11, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Online Update May 6th 2021May 6, 2021
- Online Update April 29th 2021Apr 29, 2021
- Online Update April 22nd 2021Apr 22, 2021
- Online Update April 15th 2021Apr 15, 2021
- Online Update April 8th 2021Apr 8, 2021
- Early Access Update v.0.1.0Apr 1, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- v0.0.2 ReleasedMar 12, 2021
- Game Update v.0.0.1 is live!Mar 11, 2021