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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 300 sampled Steam reviews (279 positive / 21 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing47% mention it
- Combat21% mention it
- Music & audio20% mention it
- Progression & loot13% mention it
- Grind & repetition13% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Story & writing48% mention it
- Grind & repetition24% mention it
- Combat19% mention it
- Difficulty & balance19% mention it
- Progression & loot14% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
69%
16 reviews
5-15h
78%
18 reviews
15-40h
83%
42 reviews
40-100h
97%
156 reviews
100h+
100%
68 reviews
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) | – | 82 | 23 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 95% | 90 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 91% | 85 | 93 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 88.3, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 31,700 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 266 reviews sampled · 264 total reviews in window · weighted 222.7 up / 22.1 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (28)
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
“As far as action RPGs go, Astlibra Revision is one of the most surprising I’ve played in quite some time. Outside of the occasional gap where neither the story nor gameplay seem to be progressing, it engages (and challenges) the player in multiple unique ways throughout its somewhat lengthy duration.”
read full review ↗ - 70
- 70
“Astlibra Revision may not be a truly great game, but it is most certainly an interesting one. At the very least, it is unafraid to challenge JRPG conventions in unique ways while also demonstrating mastery of the genre’s most basic tropes. It can feel a little too archaic in its design and haphazard in its pacing, while the vaguely Flash game-esque visuals are a bit of a letdown. On the whole, though, it proves to be a worthwhile experience, one that we would especially recommend to fans of older RPGs. If you can look past its faults, there’s a lot to love about Astlibra; we’d suggest you investigate if your interest is piqued.”
read full review ↗ - 79
“An epic action RPG that compensates for pretty ordinary core combat with a multitude of skills and gear options”
read full review ↗ - 60
“When Astlibra Revision is at its best, it is an impressive action game with fun characters and a story filled with thrilling plot-twists. At its worst, the game falls for the trap of unnecessary fanservice, being too raunchy, and not taking its female characters seriously enough. I wish I could look past these moments, but in such a story heavy game the text makes a concerted effort to remind the player every so often that some characters are only there to be a sexual “joke.” If you’re able to stomach this type of tropey writing, the story has very surprising turns, and the gameplay is fun, albeit its systems can be a bit bloated at times.”
read full review ↗ - 76
“ASTLIBRA Revision does not revolutionize anything, but it does offer a world and gameplay that will keep you occupied for a lengthy amount of time. Just don’t expect the best dialogue or narrative pacing, such as how the game’s introductory section feels miserably long, even though it’s only about twenty minutes.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“The game takes a little time to get going, but I think you will enjoy it once you get into it. While there are a few areas where you might wish for some changes, they are not too noticeable and don't detract from what is an amazing game overall, especially when considering that it was created by a single person.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Astlibra does everything, and it doesn't always get everything quite right. But as an overall construct, running pretty much alongside our timeline, it's as unusual a genre mixer as it is fantastic.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“ASTLIBRA Revision is a great port of the PC title that looks gorgeous on the Switch. It has a deep story with loads of customisations to enjoy.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Astlilbra Revision is a phenomenal achievement from a solo developer. Addictive combat that makes action RPG grinding fun. It’s a crazy story that will tickle the emotional strings and gameplay that keeps on giving the more you sink time into it. This title keeps you busy for hours and hours, whether you’re tucking in for a long session or only have time to fit in a few minutes. Multiple difficulties make the experience more accessible to a wider audience. There are small things to nitpick, like odd translations and missions requiring a lot of backtracking through the same areas. However, these are easily overlooked by the deep combat system and an awesome soundtrack. Astlilbra Revision is also a game that should be held up as an example to all budding game designers. You don’t need the best graphics or super powered engine to stand out, just passion for your work. Hopefully, this review will give Astlilbra Revision the attention it deserves.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Astlibra Revision is an epic that would make Tolkien blush. At the tail end of the marathon, it throws a curveball that’d leave a Major League pitcher whimpering. It’s like Astlibra has got an infinite well of weirdness, constantly bubbling up with fresh insanity just when you think you’ve seen it all.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It remains, despite everything, a game of which one has practically heard nothing, but when one plays it, one can hardly let go of it until one has finished it. Especially considering that this work was created by a single person, one can easily overlook critical points like the graphics and enjoy the great story and gameplay.”
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Patch history
- V1.0.9Dec 6, 2024
- Spanish text image correctionNov 8, 2024
- V1.1.7Oct 1, 2024
- Ver 1.0.4Feb 29, 2024
- 1.0.2Feb 18, 2024
- 1.0.1 bugfixFeb 15, 2024
- V1.3.3Jan 22, 2024
- V1.3.2Jan 18, 2024
- V1.1.6Feb 10, 2023
- V1.1.4Nov 28, 2022
- V1.1.2Nov 16, 2022
- V1.1.1Nov 3, 2022
- V1.1.0Nov 2, 2022
- V1.0.9Oct 30, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- V1.0.8Oct 23, 2022
- V1.0.7Oct 22, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- V1.0.6Oct 19, 2022
- V1.0.5Oct 17, 2022
- V1.0.4Oct 16, 2022
- V1.0.3 Fixed Multiple BugsOct 16, 2022
- V1.0.2 Fixed Multiple BugsOct 15, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- V1.0.1 Fixed Multiple BugsOct 14, 2022significant · resets scoring window