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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) | – | 70 | 30 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 90 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 89% | 83 | 814 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 92% | 86 | 23 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 67 reviews sampled · 57 total reviews in window · weighted 38 up / 3.3 down · computed 12h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (27)
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.
- 90
“The fact it’s also a really fun game about punching stuff is a bonus on top of an experience that’s just… well, I’ll say it again - Clash: Artifacts of Chaos is truly beautiful.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Clash: Artifacts of Chaos fails to combine its interesting new ideas with contemporary design choices. Which is a shame given how unique the game looks.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“If Clash: Artifacts of Chaos had at least some kind of waypoints and its gameplay mechanics worked better, it would be easier to recommend it. Unfortunately, it's an unwelcoming game which I try to love but couldn't.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Clash: Artifacts of Chaos is a game full of mixed feelings. On the one hand, I appreciate the developers’ desire to bring something new, great, and well-executed to the table. Ultimately, what stands out most about the game are its peculiar visuals and excellent audio. What hurts the game the most is the lack of a minimap and the pointless crafting and character upgrades, which I still can’t figure out why they’re even there. But if you’re a fan of martial arts and crazy super moves and combos, you’ve found the game for you.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“The return to Zenozoik will please gamers looking for something different from the ordinary in terms of atmosphere, visuals and overall vibe. The gameplay, however, has issues that, on occasion, can prove to be frustrating.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Clash: Artifacts of Chaos is an incredibly interesting effort from a small studio that continues to surprise.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“With a gorgeous art style, challenging but deeply rewarding combat, an interesting story and an approachable take on the soulslike formula, Clash: Artefacts of Chaos is a welcome new form for the Zeno Clash series. It has a few rough edges that will hopefully get fixed with a patch, but despite them, this is an easy recommendation for fans of Dark Souls or Zeno Clash alike.”
read full review ↗ - 85
- 70
“Beautifully different action game. It's not perfect and there are some things that could be improved, but you will find original elements and interesting moments that are worth it. It's a shame that the various distractions make the game less enjoyable and can be frustrating. However, if you want an unusual combat and action experience, you will definitely get it here.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Clash: Artifacts of Chaos is an idiosyncratic adventure, managing to be jaw-droppingly beautiful, fun and often mesmerising while hanging on to some of the Souls-like genre's most frustrating elements.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Outside of some shortcomings, I don’t think I will ever play any game that is quite like Clash: Artifacts Of Chaos and I mean that in the most positive way possible.”
read full review ↗ - 64
“Clash's brilliantly surreal world is hampered by uncompromising combat and level design.”
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Patch history
- Clash minor UpdateMar 15, 2024
- CONTENT UPDATE & USER REVIEWS TRAILERJul 20, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Note — v28515Mar 15, 2023
- Patch Note — v28402Mar 10, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Steam Next Fest Demo - Patch NotesOct 6, 2022