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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) | – | 77 | 65 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 93% | 87 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 87 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Sep 18, 2023) · 300 reviews sampled · 13283 total reviews in window · weighted 194.7 up / 15.6 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (52)
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.
- 80
“Trepang2 will most likely be the surprise of 2023 for many gamers. The story is mediocre, and the graphics will probably not impress many spoiled gamers. But it's not for nothing that they say we shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Especially if it's an indie title with a very friendly price tag. The miniature team of Canadian developers from Trepang Studios has put all their cards on gameplay and created an excellent frenetic FPS with horror elements that are great to play and won't let you rest. Or at least not your heart, because you'll be scared if you don't shoot.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“I really appreciate Trepang2 as a debut for Trepang Studio. But next time it would be great to see something beyond good combat gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Trepang2’s default control scheme even neglects to map the crucial slide maneuver to any button, only triggering when you crouch while sprinting. This can be changed in the options menu, but the oversight speaks to how the game, which launched on PC back in June, hasn’t been rebalanced particularly well for its console release. As frustrations mount with the final level’s poor autosave and maddening boss fight, it becomes clearer than ever that a console is far from the ideal venue to experience this flawed yet inspired shooter.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Trepang2 is a game that can be wholeheartedly recommended to anyone who enjoys first-person shooters. Gun enthusiasts, fans of the original F.E.A.R., or action movie buffs with a poster of Inspector Tequila hanging above their bed will be thrilled. Everyone else will have the chance to enjoy a shooter that, while not original at all, bears a striking resemblance to just one famous title from the distant year of 2005. In any case, I’ll be looking forward to the next game from Trepang Studios with optimism in my heart.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Trepang2 is the most unabashedly fun first person shooter since 2016's DOOM.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Trepang2’s gameplay is what carries most, if not, the entire game. Its lackluster missions paired with some of the most mind-numbing narrative and an attempt to recreate what made “F.E.A.R.” great without understanding the source material. If you want to just to mangle bodies, go for it, but there are far better shooters in 2023.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Trepang2 is a game made according to a recipe that's more than 20 years old. Arguably, however, the FEAR formula is still relevant. The shooting is really, really satisfying, too. A pleasant surprise, for sure!”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Trepang 2 is a hidden gem in the world of shooters, combining exceptional gameplay, top-notch gunplay, stunning visuals, varied levels, and solid enemy design. While it falters in sound design and faces minor physics issues, it’s a game I wholeheartedly recommend to any avid gamer.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Trepang2 is a very fun and surprisingly accomplished FPS that thrives on its physical and fast-paced action combat. Players who don't mind the simpler aesthetics will find a game that has a certain catharsis that up until now was pretty much only scratched by the original F.E.A.R.. It is more than worth a look and comes recommended on PlayStation 5.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Trepang2 is a very fun shooter that sometimes loses its focus and wants to be a Swiss army knife that does everything. It aims to be a run-and-gun military game that's also a stealthy horror title at the same time. It’s good to try and mix in variety, but the only tool we want to use is the one that makes us feel like an unstoppable killing machine.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Trepang2 could have been a gem in the FPS genre, as it has an enviable combat mechanic, but the rest of the structure is mediocre. However, the foundations it lays are solid, so a potential sequel is capable of being a milestone for the genre, as was the case with its inspirator.”
read full review ↗ - 89
“Trepang 2 is the perfect example of what it means to be a good action FPS game.”
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Patch history
- FREE Halloween Update | Now live!Oct 31, 2023
- Side Mission Hotfix Live!Sep 29, 2023
- September 2023 Patch NotesSep 18, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Post Release ClaritySep 1, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Complex Side Mission & Community UpdateMar 3, 2023
- A Small Demo UpdateJul 15, 2022
- Progress Update - New Demo June 13th, 2022!May 21, 2022
- Progress Update - March 2022Apr 8, 2022
- Progress Update - February 2022Mar 2, 2022
- Progress Update - January 2022Feb 1, 2022
- We're still alive!!! - Dev UpdateMar 5, 2021