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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 300 sampled Steam reviews (242 positive / 58 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Multiplayer & servers9% mention it
- Story & writing7% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Multiplayer & servers12% mention it
- Difficulty & balance9% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
63%
49 reviews
5-15h
81%
63 reviews
15-40h
91%
47 reviews
40-100h
82%
50 reviews
100h+
84%
91 reviews
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 (Metacritic) | – | – | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 74% | 70 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 76% | 71 | 1341 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 21, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 1341 total reviews in window · weighted 194.7 up / 52.2 down · computed 6h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (1)
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.
- 92
“Strinova is a truly excellent shooter with innovative mechanics like stringification and diverse character designs, delivering a fresh and tactical experience. While its visuals and audio are top-notch, the game is held back slightly by its limited content and gameplay variety, reflective of its early stage. Generous monetization policies and free-to-play accessibility make it a standout value for players.”
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Patch history
- May 21, 2026, Update AnnouncementMay 21, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- April 16, 2026, Update AnnouncementApr 16, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- March 12, 2026, Update AnnouncementMar 12, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- January 29, 2026, Update AnnouncementJan 29, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- December 23, 2025, Update AnnouncementDec 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- November 27, 2025, Update AnnouncementNov 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix NoticeOct 29, 2025
- Update AnnouncementOct 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix NoticeSep 26, 2025
- Hotfix NoticeSep 12, 2025
- Hotfix NoticeSep 11, 2025
- Hotfix NoticeAug 29, 2025
- Hotfix NoticeAug 12, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementJul 31, 2025
- Update Announcement!Jul 31, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementJul 8, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementJul 4, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementJun 4, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementMay 29, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementMay 23, 2025
- New Update is Here!May 22, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementApr 29, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementApr 24, 2025
- Update AnnouncementApr 24, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementApr 16, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementApr 10, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementApr 2, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementMar 28, 2025
- Strinova Dev Blog: Vol 1Mar 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix AnnouncementMar 5, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementFeb 25, 2025
- Update AnnouncementFeb 20, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementJan 21, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementJan 17, 2025
- Server Update CompleteJan 17, 2025
- Hotfix AnnouncementDec 31, 2024
- Hotfix noticeDec 20, 2024
- Update AnnouncementDec 19, 2024
- Hotfix AnnouncementDec 13, 2024
- Hotfix AnnouncementDec 10, 2024
…and 2 earlier patch announcements.
