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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) | – | 57 | 38 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 30 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 79% | 73 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 91% | 85 | 7 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 19 reviews sampled · 20 total reviews in window · weighted 14.3 up / 1.5 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.
- 40
“Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness is a decent game bogged down by some incredibly tedious quest design. Exploring the Abyss should evoke feelings of wonder, not monotony.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Made in Abyss is an odd game to recommend; the gameplay is great once you unlock the mode that actually features it, but until then you're stuck having to trudge through a stripped-down, too-long-for-what-it-is easy mode that isn't actually easy. If you aren't willing to do that, you won't get to play the actual game that makes the price tag worth it. For those who do make it past that hurdle, the survival mechanics are well-implemented, the character progression is satisfying, and this is overall a perfectly enjoyable release. We wouldn't necessarily recommend you pick up Made in Abyss, nor would we say you should pass on it outright; it's an interesting game with plenty of redeeming qualities, but it's gonna make you work to see them in ways that feel unnecessary.”
read full review ↗ - 30
“Although this game is very creative and pretty faithful to the source material, it is simply too unreliable due to the bugs and the poor combat makes the gameplay unfun. This is quite the experience, but only the most diehard fans of the show will put up with the shortcomings to see this game to the end.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Made in Abyss Binary Star Falling is not a bad game, it is definitely fun and full of challenging elements typical of a survival RPG, however it is lacking in many points. The technical aspects and the overly basic and poor animations, especially compared to competitors in the same genre of videogames, making it a title suitable only for die-hard Made in Abyss fans.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A bizarre adventure through and through, Made in Abyss is an excellent adaptation of a very popular and interesting anime! The gameplay loop, story and design make this a great little adventure game with plenty of unique challenges and gameplay elements. For fans of the anime this is a no-brainer, absolutely buy it and enjoy! For non-fans, if this genre appeals, then this game is one to watch. It's absolutely worth the time it takes to learn how to play it correctly, even if the goal is just to see what gruesome event takes place next!”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Strange choices hide what is a challenging but flawed survival RPG with Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness being the type of game only a fan would enjoy.”
read full review ↗ - 35
- 70
“To conclude, Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness (man that’s a mouthful) stays true to it’s origins while allowing players to experience Riko’s and Reg’s adventure first hand. Afterwards, you’ll be able to try your hand at surviving the Abyss yourself. If you like crafting and surviving dangerous terrain, then try your hand at becoming a Cave Raider. Just be prepared to die… a lot. Trial and error, but you’ll come out stronger in the end, right? Binary Star gets my review rating of 7 out of 10. Now then, let’s see if you can survive the madness of the Abyss.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A satisfying game play loop is the strongest aspect of Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness. Resource management and balancing your character’s needs gives the game a risk vs reward angle that makes it feel more like a survival game than an action RPG. There are issues, frequent texture pop in and a lacklustre story being the most severe, but despite them, Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness is a rewarding experience.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Hit series anime but lackluster game with a new story locked behind the original anime story.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Fans of the anime series or manga may eat it up with a spoon, but "Made In Abyss: Binary Star Falling Into Darkness" is less an action-JRPG and more of a misery simulator which equates willingness to blindly accept the painful systems as "enjoyment." If you're not a fan of the series or a glutton for cruel and unusual punishment, pass this one by.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness has all the potential makings of a great anime game adaptation, but it, unfortunately, ends up falling short. Its frustrating mechanics and lengthy mandatory tutorial mean that you’ll have to put up with a lot in order to get to the best part. If you’re a big fan of Made in Abyss, you may be able to look past these flaws, but otherwise, I’d wait for a polished sequel.”
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Patch history
- Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness Steam Version Patch 1.0.3Dec 16, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness Steam Version Patch 1.0.2 NotesOct 14, 2022significant · resets scoring window