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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 | 9 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 88 | 285 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 96% | 91 | 1 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 4 reviews sampled · 4 total reviews in window · weighted 3 up / 0.1 down · computed 8h 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.
- 90
“While there aren't any new games included in this pack, you could definitely consider it a bit of an All-Star package of three very diverse games together for the first time and a perfect starting point for anyone who hasn't yet been made a fan of Jackbox's goodness...”
read full review ↗ - 78
“The Jackbox Party Starter is a great entry point for anyone who has never played Jackbox and wants to have fun with friends.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Jackbox Party Starter serves as a strong welcome to the franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overall, I think this is an excellent package for new players to test the waters of the Jackbox series.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Jackbox Party Starter is a great way to dive into the Jackbox series if you have never explored it.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“If you've never played the Jackbox Games before -- or even if you're just looking for a Greatest Hits version of the series -- the Jackbox Party Starter is the perfect introduction. The three games are completely different from each other, but taken together they show why the series has so many ardent fans.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The Jackbox Party Starter features three of the best Jackbox Party Pack mini-games, but one would be better off buying a full game instead.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Do you like party games? You will like The Jackbox Party Starter. Three great mini-games completely translated into Spanish for a very reasonable price.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“The Jackbox Party Starter is a great first entry into the franchise, or as separate console addition to a collection. However, its slick presentation and quality-of-life updates might not be enough to appeal to all but the most hardcore of Jackbox fans.”
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