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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) | – | 73 | 18 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 98% | 94 | 30 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 89% | 82 | 2 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 5 reviews sampled · 5 total reviews in window · weighted 2.5 up / 0.3 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (9)
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
“Junkster is a cute 3D puzzle game with a very fun design and interesting challenges to face, slightly let down by its slightly clunky controls and missed opportunities to develop the story world.”
read full review ↗ - 86
“A really pleasant surprise of a budget-priced game that delivers smart 3D platforming and some creative building to accentuate play”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Junkster is a well-made, genuinely enjoyable 3D platformer. Its comic book visual style is a great art direction choice, which I feel is a great way to attract players. The building mechanic, while slightly tedious, adds a smart additional layer to familiar platforming foundations. Junkster is not a particularly challenging game, and the build system may need a bit of fine-tuning (or at least some practice), but neither issue detracts from the overall experience. For fans of non-grindy, collectathon platformers, and shorter accessible titles, Junkster is well worth picking up. Just don’t forget to smash the blue crates!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“At the end of the day, our experiences are always individual, and this game fulfilled its purpose for me. Perhaps someone with higher expectations or hoping for something more ambitious might find what's delivered here relatively mediocre, but I emphasize that despite appearing to be just another 3D indie platformer, Junkster reveals a concern for the structuring of its levels and challenges that elevate the game to a much more interesting level.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“"Junkster" is an honest, well-crafted platformer that offers more than its modest price suggests, thanks to its unusual building twist and strong visuals.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Overflowing with charm and comfort, Junkster is a fun 3D adventure that blends platforming and puzzle-solving. While the narrative, challenge, and graphics aren't exactly impressive, the game relies on creative mechanics in building machines and paths as its main selling point, even if some issues prevent the gameplay from being as precise as it should be.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Junkster might not care about fleshing out its protagonist's backstory, but it focuses on what matters: an unusual mechanic that gives the player the freedom to progress however they see fit. The idea of structuring the levels like magazines was a great touch, especially for tying into the art style, though I do think this concept could have been explored further in other areas. Even so, it’s a really cool title that deserves your attention.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“I think Junkster is well worth a download. If you’re a fan of classic 3D Platformers, and want to play something relatively light with some surprisingly novel gameplay mechanics, I can think of worse ways to spend a weekend. Give it a shot, it might surprise you! It’s out tomorrow on Xbox and Game Pass, as well as PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The gameplay elements in Junkster blend into a lovely mix for any 3D platforming fan, especially those who love to build and solve puzzles. ⚙️”
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