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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) | – | 71 | 52 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 74% | 70 | 921 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 83% | 77 | 2 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 6 reviews sampled · 6 total reviews in window · weighted 4.9 up / 1 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (83)
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
“While coming in at the end of the 11th story arc of the show might feel like an odd starting point, the game does a good job with a quick introduction of the characters. While it may leave some questions if you are unfamiliar with the series, it still gives enough information for newcomers to enjoy; Fairy Tale enthusiasts will certainly have no trouble knowing what is going on. Fairy Tale is certainly a solid game on the Nintendo Switch.”
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“FAIRY TAIL is not only a disappointment for fans of the series, but is a disappointment for the studio. This comes from the same guys that do the excellent Atelier series, yet FAIRY TAIL never quite sticks the landing. The combat may be good and there’s definitely a decent amount of effort put into giving an authentic Fairy Tail story experience, but there’s so many issues along the way that it really brings down the experience. Wildly fluctuating difficulty, boring quest design, and even a subpar PC port to top it all off make this a tough sell, even to fans of the series.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“At the end of the day, Fairy Tail is not a great RPG. Shortcomings in storytelling, pacing, difficulty, and performance all add up to make for a less than stellar experience which consistently seems to waste its potential. The well-made combat system and the adherence to the tone and content of the source material give occasional glimpses of the much greater RPG that Fairy Tail could be, but alas, it's never really given the chance to spread its wings. We wouldn't recommend you pick this one up, especially given the wealth of excellent RPGs available on the eShop right now, but we say that with the caveat that fans of the franchise will get a lot more out of this game than newcomers. If you happen to be a fan, Fairy Tail might be worth the punt if it's on sale someday, but otherwise, we'd encourage you to look into other games.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“All in all, Fairy Tail is a fun experience, and while it is mainly designed for fans of the franchise, the game isn’t entirely unapproachable for new players.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Fairy Tail is a good first video game entry if you’re already a fan of the series but it’s flaws hold it back from being a great one. I’d be keen to see what GUST Studios decide to do if given the opportunity of working on a follow up game. Fingers crossed things are taken back to the very beginning, opening the doors to the franchise for everyone and hopefully driving new audiences of people to check out this great series.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“This is a solid game no matter what. And I’m willing to bet that if you are a fan of Fairy Tail, you’re getting rewarded with a fun and solid RPG that keeps the spirit of the original and adds on more besides.”
read full review ↗ - 67
“It's always both fascinating and a bit head scratch-inducing for me to play titles based on existing anime properties...”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It seems as though the limited budget available for Fairy Tail has been used in the right places, saving on unimportant parts, and spending on the important bits.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Fairy Tail is a fun romp through the kingdom of Fiore with many interesting features although newcomers to the franchise may feel lost at times with the story.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A lot of anime games are full of personality but lack refinement and polish. Fairy Tail undermines those expectations by being well made whilst still capturing what made the original manga so special. Newcomers may find the limited retelling of the plot hard to follow but franchise veterans should have a blast.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Fairy Tail is far away from being a great adaptation of Fairy Tail anime. Questionable choices have led to lack of depth in storytelling and characterization is really weak compared to anime. Fairy Tail also suffers from some technical issues and may be recommended only to those who really love the Fairy Tail anime.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Fairy Tail carries on going even when the storyline is done; there's plenty to upgrade in the guild, and a multitude of characters to rank up, unlocking new content and cutscenes. That, combined with an enjoyable battle system, makes Gust's latest a solid experience for anime fans.”
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Patch history
- You can see "the story so far" now!Oct 8, 2020
- Update Ver1.06（2020/10/8 ）Oct 8, 2020
- Update Ver1.05（2020/9/03 ）Sep 3, 2020
- Update Ver1.04（2020/8/24 ）Aug 24, 2020
- Update Ver1.03（2020/8/20 ）Aug 20, 2020
- Update Ver1.02（2020/8/07 ）Aug 20, 2020
- Update Ver1.01（2020/8/06 ）Aug 20, 2020