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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 | 30 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 81 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 85% | 79 | 11 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 32 reviews sampled · 17 total reviews in window · weighted 11.6 up / 2 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (29)
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
“Despite these obstacles, however, Warhammer is actually a pleasantly light game that rewards players with a sense of relaxation rather than the thrill of overcoming a difficult challenge. On medium difficulty, not even the bosses pose a significant obstacle to successfully completing the game, as their attack patterns are easy to figure out and adapt to. After completing the main story, which supports both local and online co-op, players can still have fun battling friends in multiplayer arenas.”
read full review ↗ - 77
“A very attractive and satisfyingly violent run-n-gun shooter, though dogged by periodic performance issues”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef is a game where an Ork does orkish stuff for three to four hours. This translates to shooting stuff with large dakka, and then buying more dakka to shoot some more, in order to acquire even more dakka… and you get the idea. It's simple, mindless action, and it will definitely satisfy those who love these fun green Boyz - just wait for a heavy price drop, because this is extremely light on content and replayability.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Aside from the art there isn’t much to love here, SBT can be one of those games that players can use when they want to turn their brain off and just move and shoot. But beyond that it’s just another day in the release of a Warhammer game; if you listen to the podcast, we make the joke about how they come every other week and only 1 is ever any good. Even for the price of $19.99 this game feels overpriced, there just simply isn’t enough game here even with the ability to play 4-player co-op. With the sluggish controls and aiming, and no real change in gameplay other than scenery this one may not please The God Emperor of Mankind.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Warhammer 40k Shootas: Blood & Teef is a quick and quite different "dose" of Warhammer 40k.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Warhammer 40000: Shootas Blood and Teef is very entertaining and it is also great for a laugh while also great for satisfying that itch to play a good wargame. There were a couple of glitches, but they did not take away from the game as a whole.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A vibrant and violent affair, Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef is a slice of arcade fun. It’s not aimed at Warhammer veterans, and rightfully so, more for those who like their run-and-gun to be over-the-top. A bit lacking in extra content and polish, but still enjoyable nonetheless. Highly recommend it with friends though.”
read full review ↗ - 70
- 65
“It may be worth the purchase for fans of the Ork faction who want a few simple hours of nonstop explosions and screaming to a heavy metal soundtrack and funny well written dialogue.”
read full review ↗ - 60
- 70
“Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood, & Teef can't say it has refreshed the 2D shooter scene, but the experience is certainly enjoyable if you don't have too high expectations.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“An action game that makes the best of being an orc and entertains without tiring you. Get it at the first discount.”
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Patch history
- Free Update: New Hats and New Leaderboards!May 25, 2023
- Patch 4: Achievement and UI FixesNov 29, 2022
- Patch 1: Balancing, Technical and Visual ImprovementsOct 21, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #9: Versus ModeJul 1, 2022
- Release Update and Partnership AnnouncementApr 28, 2022
- Dev Update #8: DAKKA!Mar 31, 2022
- Dev Update #7: Playable Characters!Jan 28, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #6: the Space MarinesDec 10, 2021
- Dev Update #5: the OrksOct 29, 2021
- Dev Update #4: the Genestealer CultOct 1, 2021
- Dev Update #3: the Astra MilitarumAug 27, 2021
- Dev Update #2: To Build A WorldJul 30, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #1: What's next?Jun 21, 2021