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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 (Metacritic) | – | – | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 98% | 94 | 329 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 99% | 95 | 113 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 92.2, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 661 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jan 29, 2025) · 113 reviews sampled · 103 total reviews in window · weighted 48 up / 0.5 down · computed 9h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (2)
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
“If you enjoy classic arcade games or modern games inspired by them, you’ll likely enjoy Annalynn. It has a great presentation, fun gameplay, and a sufficient amount of depth to its scoring system to give it a lot of replay value. The lack of online leaderboards makes it hard to get fully into competing, and it’s a feature I hope might be added later on. For now, this is good, fast fun that fans of similar odes to the arcade like Donut Dodo and Galacticon will greatly appreciate.”
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“Annalynn is a ton of fun so if you're in the mood for some gratifying retro arcade action then you'd be a goof not to play this indie gem.”
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Video ChumsPatch history
- Four Years!Jan 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.6.2 Now AvailableDec 20, 2023
- Version 1.6.1 Now AvailableJun 30, 2023
- Version 1.6 Now Available!Jun 7, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.5.1 Now AvailableApr 20, 2022
- Version 1.5 Now Available!Apr 18, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.4 Now Available!Nov 24, 2021
- Version 1.3 Now Available!Jun 24, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.2 Now Available!Apr 17, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.1 Now Available!Feb 3, 2021