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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) | – | 80 | 16 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 86% | 79 | 98 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 72% | 68 | 5 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 8, 2026) · 5 reviews sampled · 3 total reviews in window · weighted 1.5 up / 0.6 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (8)
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.
- 95
“Shrine's Legacy pulls you back to the 16-bit era of gaming. With a strong story, great visuals, and fantastic music, this is a game you should try, whether solo or with a friend.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Shrine's Legacy wears its nostalgic roots on its sleeves, with charming characters, cool-looking environments, head-bopping music, and an incredible villain. But the spikes in difficulty with a lot of bosses, coupled with the stiff and slow gameplay approach, dampened my otherwise great experience. While it is an inexpensive game to purchase, if you are planning to play solo, it may not be worth picking up due to its numerous flaws. If you do have a coop partner, however, the legacy this game leaves behind will be a much sweeter memory to you than how bitter it was for me.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Shrine’s Legacy is the kind of game that reminds me why I fell in love with gaming in the first place. It’s approachable, nostalgic, and just plain fun. Whether you’re chasing that retro feeling or introducing a friend to the magic of 16-bit adventures, this is one quest well worth taking.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Of the retro titles out there, Shrine’s Legacy is a cut above. Several games like this may feel like cheap-to-develop cash grabs, or like someone made them just to relive the old days but doesn’t know how to make a good game. I’m critical of this style of game. Despite its failings and mediocrity, I enjoyed my time with Shrine’s Legacy. A bit simple, a bit weak, a bit buggy, but full of outstanding map design, charm, and great ideas. I hope the developers find some success and make an even better game in the future. I’ll be waiting.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Shrine's Legacy is a pure love letter to classic SNES action RPGs. It doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, instead, it offers a simple, nostalgic journey designed to transport both veteran and new players back to a simpler time. Best of all? You can bring a buddy along for two-player co-op.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Shrine's Legacy won't change how you view games, but it's a nod to an era of video games that left a significant impact.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“The combat does feel a little stiff, while the magic and jewel system is unnecessarily complicated. But even so, if you're looking for an action RPG that scratches that retro itch, Shrine's Legacy is definitely one worth diving into.”
read full review ↗ - –
“Ultimately, Shrine’s Legacy is a game brimming with passion and care that misses the mark on a few key elements. Those looking to fill a SNES-era RPG hole in their hearts will certainly find something to enjoy here, as the game carries the charm of that era in its narrative, visual design, and structure. While combat can be one-note and awkward at times, and the dungeons are incredibly basic in their design, none of these problems prevent the game from being a fun romp.”
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RPGamerPatch history
- Shrine's Legacy v1.3.1 Patch NotesJul 8, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy: Uncharted Lands Free DLCJun 25, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy v1.2.1b Hotfix Patch NotesMay 12, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy v1.2.1 Patch NotesMay 9, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy v1.2 Patch NotesApr 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Indie.io Franchise Sale and Update News!Apr 5, 2026
- Shrine's Legacy v1.1.3 Patch NotesJan 29, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy v1.1.2 Patch NotesJan 9, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy v1.1.1 Patch NotesDec 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy v1.1.0 Patch NotesDec 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy Beta Patch Notes v1.0.8Dec 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy Patch Notes v1.0.7Nov 22, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy Patch Notes v1.0.6Nov 16, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy Patch (Hotfix) Notes v1.05bOct 29, 2025
- Shrine's Legacy Patch Notes v1.05Oct 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy Patch Notes v1.04bOct 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy Patch Notes v1.04Oct 16, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Public Beta Patch Test v1.03bOct 13, 2025
- Shrine's Legacy Patch Notes v1.03Oct 12, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Shrines Legacy Patch Notes v1.02Oct 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- MAJOR SAVE ISSUE FIX: v1.01cOct 8, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine’s Legacy Demo V2.1 PatchAug 9, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Steam Chronicle #13: Final Major Demo Update IncomingMay 1, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Official Steam Demo release and Demo v1.6 Patch NotesJan 28, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy Demo V1.4bApr 16, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy Demo V1.4Mar 30, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Shrine's Legacy Demo V1.3Jan 4, 2021
- Shrine's Legacy Demo V1.2Dec 4, 2020
- Shrine's Legacy Demo V1.1 is out!Nov 28, 2020