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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) | – | 73 | 36 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 84% | 78 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 77% | 72 | 405 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Mar 19, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 405 total reviews in window · weighted 179.1 up / 52.8 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (38)
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
“Coromon might be a new game, but the idea is all too familiar. However, different game settings, a new story, over 100 different monsters and a vast world to explore make this game a fun experience. If you love the retro Pokemon games, I definitely recommend checking out Coromon.”
read full review ↗ - 80
- 70
“Coromon takes aim at one of the greatest series of all time and, while it isn't any threat to Pokémon's worldwide domination, it is a charming and fun nostalgia trip for fans. Excessive grinding and a story that takes its time to get going mar what is otherwise a worthwhile journey, but if you're a fan of old-school Pokémon, that shouldn't put you off investigating this title up. Whether you're a new trainer or you've been catching 'em all for years now, Coromon has something for you to enjoy.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Freedom Games and TRAGsoft’s monster-taming RPG features a pixel world, turn-based battle system, charming puzzles, and a vast array of monsters to catch. It’s a great homage to a subgenre and a whole era of video games, yet it sadly lacks meaningful, innovative ideas.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Many of the Coromon creatures might also look derivative if you’re used to Pokémon designs. Even so, the game is still worth trying. Coromon is not a ripoff of Pokémon, and if you give it a chance, you’ll enjoy the game.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Coromon isn't an RPG, it's a mental and physical skillcheck masquerading under the veneer of a beloved children's title. Should you go into it with a thinking cap on instead of nostalgia goggles, you'll walk away with a consistently great game in search of a strong player.”
read full review ↗ - 86
“The distance between honoring a game, trying to build on what made people love it and hoping to create...”
read full review ↗ - 70
“With unique monsters, an original story and setting, and a lot of tribute in-between, Coromon offers a new spin on a familiar franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I have not been able to finish Coromon since I received the review code. But from what I've played so far, I've been very impressed. From these 8 hours, I think that the world and creatures feel distinct from the games that inspired and it left me with an excitement that I haven't felt since Pokémon Black and White. Not only the unique designs of the Coromon themselves, but mechanics like the potential-system and the way typings and skills work together sets Coromon apart from a simple ROM hack. There's also a large selection of difficulty options that can be adjusted to make the game play more like a Nuzlocke or an easy mode; you can even actually catch opponents' Coromon. The variety on display here is fantastic, so if you've been disappointed with recent Pokémon generations and are looking for a game that's similar but has its own identity, Coromon is absolutely worth checking out.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Coromon is a game with a lot of promise that builds on the Pokemon formula. Is it perfect? Not quite yet.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A renewal of the monster-collection genre, Coromon takes the well-loved gameplay formulas of its genre predecessors and polishes them for the modern era. By providing unique twists on traditional turn-based combat, a delightful presentation, and a slew of quality-of-life enhancements, Coromon delivers a nostalgic adventure filled with wonder. While it may occasionally stick a little too faithfully to its RPG roots for the less patient creature-collectors, there’s a whole heap of juicy monster content here for any budding trainer looking for a refreshing take on a classic style of game.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“An appealing riff on the Pokémon role-playing formula which, while a little too safe, has enough small deviations and improvements to justify its existence.”
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Patch history
- Coromon: Remastered!Mar 19, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Coromon Rogue Planet: September Progress UpdateSep 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.4.1Sep 10, 2025
- Patch Notes 1.4.0Aug 29, 2025
- Patch Notes 1.3.8Jun 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.3.4 - A Fiery CollaborationSep 30, 2024
- Steam Summer Sale - Update 1.3.3Jun 27, 2024
- Patch Notes 1.3.0May 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Coromon 1.2.14, April Fools updateMar 31, 2024
- Coromon 1.2.13, the St. Patrick's Day updateMar 17, 2024
- Valentine's Day Event!Feb 13, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.2.1Nov 8, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Chaos Update, version 1.1.2May 1, 2023
- Bake A Cake Update!Feb 10, 2023
- Patch Notes 1.1.0.3Nov 3, 2022
- Patch Notes 1.1.0Oct 20, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.22Aug 15, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.20May 2, 2022
- Patch Notes 1.0.19Apr 15, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.18Apr 5, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.16Apr 2, 2022
- First Hotfix Patch Released!Mar 31, 2022
- Demo Version 0.6Jul 31, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Demo version 0.2.0 is now releasedSep 7, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Demo version 0.1.16Jul 13, 2020
- Demo version 0.1.14 build notesJun 5, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Demo version 0.1.12Apr 4, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Demo version 0.1.9 build notesMar 27, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Demo version 0.1.7Mar 8, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Demo version 0.1.6Feb 17, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Demo version 0.1.4Feb 9, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Demo version 0.1.2Jan 27, 2020
- Coromon Demo v0.1.1Jan 25, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Demo version 0.1.0Jan 19, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Demo version 0.0.11Jan 16, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Demo version 0.0.10Jan 13, 2020significant · resets scoring window