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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) | – | 70 | 25 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 56% | 57 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 59 | 7 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 52% | 53 | 1 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 4 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0.2 up / 0.2 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (40)
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.
- 60
“Worms Rumble can be an enjoyable ride, and it is certainly a bold, fresh take on the franchise. However, it is ultimately a step in the wrong direction. Worms Rumble fails to capture the essence of previous games, and adopting this style of gameplay causes it to grow stale quickly.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“There's not much to say about Worms: Rumble. It is a kind of beautiful canapé that will outrage avid fans and will definitely please others. You will laugh with your friends and here and there you will swear at places with breakneck control. But that's enough for a beautiful 7 points out of 10.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Worms Rumble is a reasonably fun game in its own right; the battles feel fast, the weapons pack a decent punch, and the addition of zip wires make traversal a blast. The problem is that in transitioning to a multiplayer-focused battle royale style game, much of what made Worms so iconic in the past is now gone, with far fewer weapons and absolutely no destructible environments. Add to this a rather limited selection of levels, and you've got an experience that may well be fun for a short while, but certainly won't keep you engaged for the long haul.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Worms Rumble is a fun time for anyone familiar with fast paced action shooters. It’s a shallow experience but it’s aiming to be fun, not to tell a story and it does a pretty good job with it. Although not a first person shooter or a true battle royale game, there are plenty of notes here for fans of those genres to enjoy, and it might scratch a part of your brain that’s been missing the flow state of a simple arena shooter. Worth a try if nothing else.”
read full review ↗ - 63
“Having been a follower and fan of the Worms series since it's humble beginnings I've come to expect every title to have the franchise's well-known humor and strategy...”
read full review ↗ - 40
“A distinct lack of game modes, no means of playing offline, and even the inability to make a private game with friends overshadows all of Rumble's innovations. Faster paced gameplay centred around a single worm is a breath of fresh air - and implemented quite well - but it's held back by a stripping away of Worms' most identifiable qualities: turn-based gameplay that emphasised strategy, destructible environments that continually redefined stages, and a never-ending stream of charm that kept matches as entertaining as they were engaging. Worms Rumble resembles its predecessors superficially, while failing to carve out a clear identity by recycling what little content there is in-game ad nauseum. Rumble will almost certainly be updated with new modes over time, but franchise veterans are bound to be disappointed and newcomers are better off waiting until then.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Completing matches earns you XP, and as you level up your character and each weapon, you'll unlock more cosmetics. It's a very simple structure, but the game is fun and frantic enough to keep you hooked. With just 10 weapons and three maps, it feels a little barebones at launch, although this will undoubtedly be supported over time. What's here is a great start, and well worth checking out for some simple multiplayer mishaps.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Worms Rumble is a solid adjustment to the series, being familiar while also tipping the scales towards a battle royale in a fine way.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Worms Rumble is a hectic, and chaotic real-time run-and-gun style game featuring the characters you love from the franchise. If you are looking for a game that feels like it's strategic ancestors with a lot of humour, this is not the game for you.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“It is kind of a tough sell to hardcore Worms fans, but it ultimately works quite well. Worms Rumble is a more fast-paced variety of Battle Royale, with a Deathmatch mode thrown in for those who want a more conventional multiplayer experience. The experience is quite a lot of fun, at least for a few hours until the repetition sets in.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Worms Rumble is fairly limited out of the gate given the small number of maps that tend to repeat with irritating frequency. However, the gameplay itself is an entertaining twist on a classic formula and still features the signature Worms touches. It remains to be seen whether the promise of new maps, seasonal modes, and outfits is enough to keep players engaged for long stretches of time.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Legendary Worms are back - this time with realtime combat! It is acceptable new challenge, but there are not enough maps and game modes.”
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Patch history
- Worms Rumble - Bug Fixed & Expanded Parties!Aug 11, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Server UpdateJun 25, 2021
- Worms Rumble – New Arena: Spaceport Showdown Out Now!Jun 23, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Worms Rumble Patch - Bug fixes, achievement fixes and more...Mar 15, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Worms Rumble - New Arena, Free Weekend, New DLC, Double XP & Currency…and more!Feb 18, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Team Deathmatch Has Landed!Jan 28, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- New Map Deadly Dockyard Live Now! Plus, Festive Cosmetics & More!Dec 16, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- The Lab Event 'Pistols at Dawn' Extended to Monday!Dec 11, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- New Map Update - Deadly Docks Next Week + The Lab 'Pistols At Dawn' Live Today!Dec 10, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Worms Rumble Open Beta Patch Live NowNov 6, 2020
- Closed Beta Patch #3 - Bug Fixes & More Shotgun Tweaks!Jul 17, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Closed Beta Patch #2 - Weapon Balancing!Jul 16, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Worms Rumble: Closed Beta Patch #1Jul 15, 2020significant · resets scoring window