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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 (Metacritic) | – | 89 | 19 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 98% | 94 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 85 | 74 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 99% | 96 | 55 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 92.5, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 9,122 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) · 157 reviews sampled · 143 total reviews in window · weighted 62.3 up / 0.4 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (35)
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
“A brilliant, breathtaking, and brief adventure, Monument Valley is every bit as good as it looks.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Monument Valley is simply one of the best iOS games available on the App Store. Buy it, play it and then thank the developers from Ustwo. A must have.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Monument Valley is a perfect combination of creative beauty and fun simplicity.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Fantastic, original platformer that offers a reasonable challenge, although given its high price, it could be a little longer. [Issue#242]”
- 92
“Amazing, fascinating, brilliant and never frustrating despite its conceptual design, Monument Valley is a brief puzzle game that will be long-remembered thanks to its art direction and its unforgettable levels.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“To fans of experience-focused games, and you know who you are, you should assuredly pick up Monument Valley right this minute. It's a feast for your senses, is mysterious and vague enough to keep you thinking, and has a great, snappy pace to it without ever feeling rushed. ”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Similar to Fez, Monument Valley really turns your brain inside out. Figure out the clever puzzles is easier said than done and you'll end up wanting more when this short adventure is over.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Monument Valley is beautiful, that is unquestionable. But how it holds up as a game is debatable.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Monument Valley is bright and colorful, with a beautiful soundtrack and intuitive touch controls. They all work together to keep you immersed in the experience.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Monument Valley is not only an exquisite piece of craftsmanship, but a genuinely delightful adventure with more 'wow' moments than most million-dollar blockbusters.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Monument Valley is so beautiful that it will take your breath away. But it doesn't quit there. The levels, that are designed as optical illusions, is highly enjoyable and the mechanic is really impressive. Ustwo have most certainly made a bright future for themselves.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A neat little piece of artistic expressionism to warm your heart and push your mind with. [June 2014, p.78]”
Eurogamer
DarkZero
IGN…and 23 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Hotfix 3.9.764Jun 12, 2025
- 3.3.319Aug 1, 2022
- Hotfix 3.2.299Jul 15, 2022