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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) | – | 69 | 50 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 75% | 70 | 300 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 63% | 62 | 143 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 12, 2024) · 143 reviews sampled · 129 total reviews in window · weighted 52.5 up / 31.4 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (40)
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
“WrestleQuest is a love letter to professional wrestling and everything it represents, from the smallest details to the biggest. The respect for the greats of the past and what they mean to the present and future is evident, and the way in which Mega Cat Studios matches that with some excellent RPG gameplay is commendable. This is a fully fleshed-out RPG experience and one I believe needs to be experienced regardless of your affinity for wrestling. It’s just flat-out a great game.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“WrestleQuest is a surprisingly wholesome game that is laser-focused on appealing to a specific demographic and will likely fail to capture the attention of anyone else. If you grew up watching the likes of Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, and Ric Flair throw each other around the ring and you also happen to love 16-bit RPGs, you'll probably be charmed enough to overlook the repetitive combat and empty world. We certainly fall into the target demographic here, but the concept is better than its execution.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Wrestlequest has some fantastic combat mechanics and a ton of nods to the world of wrestling but gets weighed down by its own substance far too often.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“WrestleQuest is a surprising blend of WWE-style wrestling and a JRPG, making for an impressively charming game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“WrestleQuest is a charming, cute and heartfelt game that is laser-targeted at a very specific group. It's not even so much wrestling fans as those who grew up playing with wrestling toys in some fashion. That isn't to say it's inaccessible outside of that demographic, but it's dedicated in its purpose and does it well. It's far too slow for its own good, and a lot of the charm and fun can wear out their welcome after you watch the same lengthy animation for the umpteenth time. If you're a '90s kid or a fan of wrestling or unique RPGs, WrestleQuest is probably worth a look.”
read full review ↗ - 80
- 80
“WrestleQuest delivered exactly what I was hoping for: a charming adventure mixing the best parts of wrestling with classic RPG exploration and combat.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“WrestleQuest has all the right tools to pique a pro-wrestling fan's interest, but it fails to deliver when it matters.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“WrestleQuest is a delightful game that captures the essence of wrestling in RPG form.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A cute novelty which plays heavily into its professional wrestling influence at the cost of lasting gameplay. Although not a bad title itself, there's potential greatness bubbling just below the surface, struggling to break through and catch a breath.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Forget your 2Ks and your Fight Forevers, if you want to experience fun and surprisingly authentic pro-wrestling action in 2023 then WrestleQuest is by far your best bet. Wax your back, coat yourself in baby oil, and prepare your promo, because WrestleQuest is the pro-wrestling RPG love-fest you never knew you always needed.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“WrestleQuest takes everything that’s great about both turn-based RPGs and the fabled art of wrestling to create one of the most compelling, memorable adventures the gaming medium has to offer -- flush with endearing characters, deep gameplay, and fun surprises around every corner.”
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Patch history
- 1.2 UpdateJul 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 1.1.2 UpdateFeb 9, 2024
- WrestleQuest Mega Update Extravaganza!Dec 15, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Content Sneak Peek #5Nov 17, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Content Sneak Peek #4Nov 3, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Content Sneak Peek #3Oct 27, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Content Sneak Peek #2Oct 20, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Content Sneak Peek #1Oct 16, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Roadmap—More Baby Oil IncomingAug 25, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- WrestleQuest Release Date UpdateAug 8, 2023