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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) | – | 82 | 15 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 89 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 87 | 15 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 30, 2026) · 15 reviews sampled · 8 total reviews in window · weighted 8 up / 0.6 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (17)
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.
- 60
“Ragnarock is a rough-around-the-edges rhythm game that's super fun to begin with, but the appeal may start to wane after a handful of sessions.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Whether using one headset or another, fans of rhythm simulators and European power metal should definitely check out this Viking visual styled head banger.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Ragnaröck is a fantastic new addition to the rhythm action genre and is one of the most enjoyable games to hit VR. It's a perfect blend of aesthetic and mechanics and offers some incredibly satisfying gameplay. While its tracklist may not be to everybody's taste, the ease of adding custom songs and the sheer bloody fun of the core game makes it a must-buy.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Ragnarock is a great time worthy of shouting to Valhalla about and one that any fan of rock/metal music will enjoy.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Thanks to its fun art direction, killer setlist, and convincing likeness of hitting drums, Ragnarock easily stands as a must-have experience for the PSVR2. (Review Policy)”
read full review ↗ - 90
“For the cost of only $24.99, this is a title that I can easily recommend and would so at even double this price. Don’t believe me? All you have to do is take a look at the Steam user reviews which was sitting at 96% with over 1100 reviews as of the writing of this. If you are someone who enjoys a good rhythm game, or are looking to get your heart rate up, this is a title you should certainly check out.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Virtual Reality and rhythm games are a dime a dozen. There are VR staples like Beat Saber, Synth Riders, Pistol Whip, and now Ragnarock joins the ranks. In Ragnarock you are a captain of a Viking ship tasked with beating drums as runes stream towards you. The runes stream down four paths from left to right. Hitting the runes in time results in a power meter going up. Viking knots on the side of your hammers light up with each successful hit. When you hit your stride and combo enough runes together you can activate a powerful point multiplier.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A solid silly and utterly joyous romp through the Norse realms with a soundtrack that can row for days.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Ragnarock is a wonderful rhythm game from WanadevStudio that does enough to separate it from its Beat Saber brethren. The Viking backdrop and drum-beating fun make it unique in its music-driven rhythm gameplay, as does the variety of music included. The difficulty jumps from easy to hard is a steep climb that may not be everyone’s cup of tea.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Ragnarock is a near-flawless game and a phenomenal experience. If you’re looking for a Beat Saber killer, this is it. It’s clear that so much love went into creating Ragnarock, and you can feel the developer’s dedication with every single beat. If you’re a fan of rhythm games and are looking for something to blow the others out of the water, you’re obligated to pick up Ragnarock. For the power! For the glory! For the horde!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It's a shame the DLC isn't packed in. Especially as it has The Offspring in here, but hopefully it will arrive in due time. For now, Ragnarock is a really good drumming game with a neat twist.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“With Nuclear Blast RAID, Ragnarock welcomes 9 new metal tracks that will delight fans of the genre. The formula is still as effective as ever. Of course, we would have liked to have even more, or even enjoy a new setting, but it's always good to take, this time with folk metal and pagan metal that take us in their sustained rhythm. The drakkar, which sports a bow head in the shape of momentum, as the new hammers are, as usual, successful, with a radioactive green reminiscent of the logo of the music label associated with the title.”
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JVL…and 5 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Update 2.8.0 : two new official songs are joining the gameJun 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- The Halloween update is back !Oct 24, 2025
- Update 2.7 - Patch 2Jul 18, 2025
- Update 2.7 - Patch 1Jul 17, 2025
- Update 2.6 - Patch 1Apr 9, 2025
- The Chicken Hammer is backApr 1, 2025
- Update 2.5.1Feb 7, 2025
- Update 2.5.0 - Hotfix 2Dec 20, 2024
- Update 2.5.0 - Hotfix 1Dec 19, 2024
- The Christmas update is here !Dec 18, 2024
- Hotfix 2.4.1.4407Nov 25, 2024
- Happy Thanksgiving!Nov 21, 2024
- Hotfix 2.4.1.4404Nov 21, 2024
- The Halloween update is here !Oct 24, 2024
- Patch 2.3.2Apr 12, 2024
- Patch 2.3.1Jan 9, 2024
- New Jonathan Young DLC available now !Dec 14, 2023
- Patch 2.2.1Oct 12, 2023
- Halloween Update - Patchnote 2.2.0Oct 5, 2023
- Update 2.1 - Patch 3Sep 7, 2023
- Update 2.1 - Patch 2Aug 31, 2023
- Update 2.1 - Patch 1Jul 28, 2023
- "New Achievements" Update 2.1.0 & moreJul 21, 2023
- Ragnarock: Vikings on Tour update available soonApr 14, 2023
- Update 1.8 - Patch 1Apr 14, 2023
- Ragnarock-A-Doodle-Doo - Easter UpdateApr 3, 2023
- Ragnarock-a-Doodle-Doo Update - Patchnote 1.8Mar 31, 2023
- Update 1.7 - Patch 1Dec 16, 2022
- Nuclear Blast Update (V1.7)Dec 15, 2022
- Update 1.6 - Patch 3Oct 28, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.6 - Patch 2Oct 27, 2022
- Update 1.6 - Patch 1Oct 21, 2022
- Halloween Update - Patchnote 1.6Oct 20, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.5 - Patch 2Jul 8, 2022
- Update 1.5 - Patch 1Jul 6, 2022
- Ragnarock x Hellfest is now live! (V1.5)Jun 9, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1.4 - Patch 1May 23, 2022
…and 12 earlier patch announcements.