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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) | – | 78 | 23 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 92% | 86 | 185 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 90% | 84 | 47 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Apr 3, 2026) · 47 reviews sampled · 26 total reviews in window · weighted 23.5 up / 2.6 down · computed 6h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (14)
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.
- 90
“Killing Time: Resurrected is another outstanding remaster from Nightdive Studios, and it’s also one of their most valuable and important ones. Not only have the developers done a great job with numerous graphical and technical improvements, but above all, they’ve helped refocus attention on a remarkable and very well-made game that had been unjustly overlooked until now and for which there weren’t many options for playing it comfortably.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Killing Time: Remastered is yet another success for Nightdive Studios, with the team unearthing a forgotten cult classic and bringing it right up to date for modern consoles with revamped visuals and updated controls. Like PO'ed: Definitive Edition, however, it's not a game that's going to appeal to everyone thanks to its bizarre cast of characters and unorthodox method of storytelling. That said, if you're curious to experience one of the more unique games in the FPS genre, this is without a doubt the best way to do so.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Nightdive always delivers with their remakes, but Killing Time is special. This is a game that was largely ignored and eventually forgotten. Now it gets a second lease on life with a personal touch and care that it deserves. I highly recommend giving this game a chance. It feels familiar to classic shooters, while also delivering some of the most unique ideas of the time. I am so happy to see this game return and cannot wait for what other obscure FPS titles this team continues to deliver. Corridor 7 anyone?”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Killing Time: Resurrected is a charming shooter that stands out for its vast map, mysterious mansion, and FMV cutscenes. Though weapon variety is middling, it's a fantastic experience through and through and greatly benefits from Nightdive Studios' enhancements.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“This is one that FPS fans will not want to miss as it is a retro classic to enjoy.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Just like Nightdive Studios continually does, Killing Time: Resurrected is the definitive way to enjoy this title. It is definitely not a game I was expecting to see Nightdive tackle, and it's a new one for me, but the wacky real actors, story, and tight, responsive retro shooting sold me on it. With how weird the game is, and it being a retro shooter, it won't appeal to everyone, but it is definitely worth your time to try it at the very least. And with fantastic support for the Steam Deck, this is a great first-person shooter to dive into wherever you are.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I absolutely love Killing Time: Resurrected and couldn't be more surprised, when I saw the fact this has similar origins to the horrendous PO'ED as a 3DO shooter. I went in expecting the worst and came out with a new game for my top 10 classic first-person shooters list. It's quirky, it's fun, and in my personal opinion, it pushed the envelope at the time. The game isn't going to be for everyone. It's almost punk in how janky and strange it looks and plays. But, if you can go in with an open mind and just allow yourself to get absorbed by the Water Clock and its mystery, you've got yet again another banger remaster by the kings and queens of remasters Nightdive Studios.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Nightdive has helped revitalize this forgotten gem, with incredible improvements to its visuals, framerate, and controls. It might not be one of the most glamorous outings by the company (I really don’t think a lot of people are even aware that this game has existed for nearly 30 years), but it’s also one of their most impressive feats so far. Finally letting this underrated title have its time to shine on PC and mainstream consoles, you can’t help but respect the hell out of them for that.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“This might be Nightdive’s most important remaster. While the developer has helped polish up already popular games like Quake and System Shock, Killing Time benefits far more from their tender touch. It was already great, but this remaster makes it easier to digest. It really brings out its highlights, allowing the whole thing to shine a lot brighter. If you have never explored Matinicus Island, Killing Time: Resurrected is easily the best way to do so, and it’s high time you did.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Though Killing Time: Resurrected can't really hang with other boomer shooters in 2024, let alone more contemporary fare from a fundamentals perspective, I'm still happy that Nightdive Studios has cemented its heroic status by remastering it to an extremely high standard anyway and its love for the source material is abundantly clear. In spite of its clunky and flawed fundamentals, Killing Time is indicative of a shooter that wasn't afraid to try new things in 1995 and if there's one thing that remains true even now, it's that more FPS efforts could certainly learn to take a risk or two.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Killing Time: Resurrected is the perfect combination of exploration and the latest shooting. Nightdive Studios has been able once again to improve a video game and make it enhanced, modernizing some things on the gunplay side and offering animations that are really beautiful to look at. It could really be much more than a classic moment to enjoy a work from the past.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Boomer-shooter enthusiasts can now enjoy a gem that was only released on PC and 3DO in 1996. Despite its classic essence, Nightdive Studios and Ziggurat have included significant improvements so that we can enjoy this remake in the most comfortable way possible.”
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Gaming Professors
Nintendo Life
ZTGD
TechRaptor
Skewed & Reviewed
SteamDeckHQ
NookGaming
WayTooManyGames
Destructoid
PlayStation Universe
The Games Machine
Comunidad Xbox…and 2 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Killing Time: Resurrected - Patch 2.0Apr 3, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Killing Time: Resurrected - 3DO Update DelayDec 9, 2025
- Killing Time Resurrected version 1.1 is now available!Nov 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window