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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) | – | 75 | 38 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 84 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 78% | 73 | 258 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 85% | 79 | 113 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 4, 2024) · 113 reviews sampled · 80 total reviews in window · weighted 67.7 up / 11.6 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (33)
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.
- 70
“Its relatively short runtime offers a tight and enjoyable experience that could do with a little bit more content and world-building to iron out the well-intentioned content provided. With a very solid presentation backing it up, it’s an easy recommendation for dark action RPG fans.”
read full review ↗ - 77
“While its degree of challenge can be high, and its stage layouts aren’t always easy to follow, it still manages to at least be interesting”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Hunt the Night wants to stand beside the gothic greats it so clearly worships, and visually it often succeeds. That said, its haunting pixel art and oppressive atmosphere can’t hide its many rough edges, as beneath the beautiful darkness lies combat that’s stiff and exhausting instead of satisfying, exploration that rarely excites, and technical issues that constantly chip away at immersion. The creation of Moonlight Games is not without merit, but for every moment that captures the spirit of its inspirations, two more remind the player of why these became classics in the first place.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Hunt the Night has been a surprise, in a good way. Despite some flaws in execution it manages to deliver on almost everything it promises, from its dark, hopeless world to its challenging and entertaining boss fights. The icing on the cake is its exloration, full of secrets and small surprises.”
read full review ↗ - 76
“An intense gameplay from fast phased souls-like combat, as well as visuals and scores that complete the dark fantasy worldview, are definitely a satisfactory. However, some of the elements such as insufficient accessibility functions and unclear map composition are still preventing players to immerse themselves.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Hunt the Night attempts at being a difficult top-down action game, but because of its frustrating gameplay and poor design the real difficulty is wanting to pick it up again.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Hunt the Night is a beautiful retro-inspired game with a haunting soundtrack and great controls. It is incredibly hard, so if you aren't a fan of difficult games that have you challenging the same section, or boss for hours, this may not be a title you will enjoy.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Hunt the Night is close to being a great Bloodbourne-inspired Souls-like, but it suffers from a midgame area that's a chore to navigate and a late game difficulty spike that goes beyond punishing and straight into sadistic. Some of this could be adjusted in updates, but as things stand, I can only recommend this title to those who really want to challenge themselves. If that sounds like you, then there is much to like.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Hunt the Night is a solid hack'n'slash with pleasant pixelart graphics style and atmospheric OST.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Overall, Hunt the Night is a great looking action-RPG that will push your skills to the limit but one that is very rewarding when you pass its challenges. It has dark and beautiful world to explore, challenging combat against great enemy designs, and lots of lore and things to find.”
read full review ↗ - 35
“Hunt the Night wastes its potential with bad combat and a world that isn't fully realized.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Hunt the Night is a beautiful game with simple yet engaging gameplay that fans of 16-bit action games like Castlevania will enjoy. Although the story is poorly presented at times, it is still interesting, and the world around you is crafted well enough to suck you in even if you have no idea what’s going on. With its stunning visuals, challenging difficulty, and love for classic action games, Hunt the Night is definitely worth a playthrough.”
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Patch history
- Hunt the Night v1.3 UpdateFeb 10, 2026
- Hunt the Night 1.2 UpdateJun 4, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- New free content update coming soon! Prime Hunts and collaborationsJun 30, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Hunt the Night 1.1 Patch NotesMay 5, 2023
- Hunt the Night 1.0 Patch NotesApr 26, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE: Full Patch Notes Coming Soon!Apr 19, 2023
- HUNT THE NIGHT DEMO V1.1 PATCH NOTESSep 30, 2021significant · resets scoring window