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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) | – | 63 | 57 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 604 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 91% | 85 | 322 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Mar 7, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 322 total reviews in window · weighted 150.8 up / 15.8 down · computed 3h 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.
- 75
“Overall, "Mika and The Witch's Mountain" stands out as a delightful and heartwarming adventure, especially for those who enjoy casual, exploration-based gameplay with a touch of magic. Its early access status holds promise for more captivating content updates, making Mika's journey one to watch out for as it evolves. Whether you're soaring through the skies, chatting with islanders, or uncovering hidden secrets, Mika and her broom promise an enchanting escapade filled with cute and fun adventures.”
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“When everything comes together, Mika and the Witch's Mountain is definitely far from the worst witch, the premise is pleasant, the visuals and art are cute, and short runtime means there's no fat that needs trimming. But it's almost completely unmemorable at every turn. Delivering parcels as a witch should be fun, but lacklustre characters and too much back-and-forth make this delivery service simply adequate.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Mika and the Witch's Mountain is a cozy, comforting little adventure. It benefits from an interesting premise, breezy mechanics, some fanciful tunes, and a rewarding gameplay loop that pushes you forward. Its biggest problem is that it feels unfinished; the story and character relationships don't have enough time to mature, and the mechanics don't have sufficient room to evolve.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a heart-warming game, a warm hug transformed into a delivery game packaged up in a cutesy wrapper. It’s the kind of game I can see appealing to a very specific crowd, the kind who are just looking for something cosy and cute, easy and fun.”
read full review ↗ - 76
“Cozy platforming for fans of the Ghibli studio aesthetic with a clever commentary on the condition of labor.”
read full review ↗ - 54
“A Short Flight with a lot of bugs. I really wanted to like Mika and the Witch’s Mountain as it’s exactly the type of game I normally enjoy, but the many bugs and weird collision detection gave me more headaches than satisfaction. There are some nice ideas here, so it’s a shame there is so much standing in the way for me to enjoy them.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Given its early access, I found the idea behind Mika and The Witch’s Mountain appealing, but the implementation falls well short. The quest structure is repetitious, and the world seems dead with inhabitants who fail to engage the player. Still, Mika and The Witch’s Mountain was brought to life in a manner that almost fully realized its great graphics, amazing music, and sensible concept. If you appreciate the Chibig world and ignore its flaws, you might still have fun here, particularly with the returning characters from past games.”
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- 60
“While there are a few side jobs and collectibles to track down, Mika and the Witch's Mountain is a shockingly short experience that unfortunately fails to really lean into its premise in any memorable way. Its inspirations are clear as day, but doesn't have enough time to really allow its story or its characters to feel even remotely engaging. While it is painful to see a game turn out bad, it's another thing altogether to see a game completely fail to live up to its potential.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Specially delivered to you, a review of Mika and the Witch’s Mountain. If you’ve always had the ambition to deliver magical packages with a supernatural twist through the city, while collecting, discovering and moving. Then this game is for you. Quickly pack your things and find a way to this entertaining indie cozy game.”
read full review ↗ - 86
“Mika and The Witch’s Mountain is basically Kiki’s Delivery Service if it was a game. It captures all the charm and coziness of a Miyazaki film, paired with its simple but equally relaxing gameplay. Sure, it has some bugs and could use a few improvements, but despite that, it's a Ghibli fan’s dream come true.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a short adventure, about flying around on a broomstick, delivering parcels. At times, I found controlling the broomstick a bit frustrating, and this did impact on my overall enjoyment. However, the scenery is great, with bright colours and a diverse landscape, and the ability to see all of this from the air enhances the experience.”
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Patch history
- Patch 1.2.5 - Small patchMay 15, 2025
- Patch 1.2.4 - Small patchMay 9, 2025
- Patch 1.2.3 - Dungeons fixesMay 6, 2025
- Update notes - Minor patch for bug fixingMar 26, 2025
- Minor fixes patchMar 11, 2025
- New FREE Content Update: Into the Mount Gaun is now available!Mar 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 3rd Content UpdateMar 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.0Jan 22, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Second FREE Content Update is now live!Dec 9, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 0.10.2Dec 9, 2024
- Patch Notes 0.10.0Oct 28, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Major FREE Update CHURROS & CATS is out now!Oct 28, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 0.9.0Oct 2, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 0.8.02Sep 17, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Early Access RoadmapAug 14, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Delivery Update #4 - Packages, OST, tarot cards and moreMar 28, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Delivery Update #2 - NPC’s and CameraJan 31, 2024
- Delivery Update #1 - The Witchy NotebookJan 18, 2024