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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) | – | 78 | 57 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 96% | 91 | 891 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 97% | 92 | 467 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 90.1, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 1,807 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 22, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 467 total reviews in window · weighted 174.9 up / 5.8 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (42)
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.
- 70
“The violent mix of combat and platforming provided by Gori: Cuddly Carnage won't be for everyone, but it will be for more people than you'd expect. The gameplay is surprisingly engaging if you're willing to take on the unsettling visuals.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Expert gamers might be disappointed at how little the higher difficulties add to the mix, but it’s hard to be mad when the base experience is such a sick and sanguine little delight.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Gori: Cuddly Carnage is one of the most fun and laid-back titles I've played this year. Experiences like this put a smile on my face and remind me of the times when video games were just about having fun. The fact that the game is a hack 'n' slash also made it win my heart, since it's a genre that I love but is in a steady decline lately. Add that to the charismatic group of characters and a surprising story, and we have a solid game.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Gori: Cuddly Carnage's hyper-violent, comic book spin on the character platformer is fun and easy to get to grips with. It's an entertaining ride, though the sheer volume of comedic banter will overwhelm as much as it entertains, and performance issues plague the experience throughout. Otherwise, it just about holds everything together and will no doubt appeal to some. Others may tire of the scattershot humour long before Gori has defeated the Adorable Army.”
read full review ↗ - 76
“While it may be a bit of a hot mess visually, decapitating unicorns has some base appeal”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Also this game takes a pretty steep hit in the graphics department due to the Switch's lower power to handle Gori's fur. I stand by my hype for this game and love the fact that these games can still exist in this space. I pine for the days of the B game, and will support devs who continue to hold that torch, but I also am realistic in that there's nostalgia definitely clouding my lenses here.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Gori is a simple and stupid game, and I love it. I miss titles like this. Sometimes I just want to turn my brain off and kill a bunch of enemies. I feel like so few developers understand that above all, games are supposed to be fun. There is no deep narrative here, no lavish open world, just a handful of hours of carnage, and I couldn’t be happier.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a reminder that games don’t have to be realistic or serious to be an awesome joyride of violence or chaos. The visuals are wonderful, the combat is sensationally stylish and the gore delivers on this ginger-haired cat’s name with aplomb. Despite the odd issue with the camera and navigation frustration, Gori is a thrill ride from start to end, and I’m desperate to see more of him in future.”
read full review ↗ - 85
- 85
“The cat on the hoverboard is an unusual hero, able to move around the terrain with obstacles and, despite his cute looks and comic book style, is quite tough in battle. Once you're hooked, there's no turning back.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Gori: Cuddly Carnage is a truly peculiar game that is wildly fun to play. It has some unfortunate technical issues, but the distinct world and wonderfully gruesome gameplay go a long way to craft a game unlike anything else I’ve experienced.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Gori: Cuddly Carnage is an amazing character action game that will make you eager for its sequel. It’s cute, creepy, and full of carnage, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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Patch history
- Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks 1.0 Launches on SteamMay 22, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Gori Cuddly Carnage Winter UpdateDec 19, 2024
- Gori - Twitch Integration Patch 1.0.169Oct 24, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gori Patch 1.0.138 Now Live!Oct 2, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gori is Big in Tokyo!Sep 30, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gori: Cuddly Carnage Update 1.0.112 Now....LIVESep 5, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gori: Cuddly Carnage Update 1.0.106 is available right now!!Sep 5, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gori: Cuddly Carnage Update 1.0.101 Now LiveAug 30, 2024
- An important update on GoriAug 30, 2024
- News Update 08/31Aug 31, 2020