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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) | – | 85 | 12 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 97% | 92 | 395 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 99% | 95 | 118 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 91.0, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 798 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Nov 12, 2025) · 118 reviews sampled · 116 total reviews in window · weighted 73 up / 0.6 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (12)
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
“If you’ve never played a pinball game before, then Xenotilt might well be the only one you’ll ever need. Heck, even if you don't like pinball, I suspect playing this might very well change your mind, it's mercilessly addictive from the get-go. Give it a shot and you’ll soon succumb to its will.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“This video pinball throwback follow-up to DEMON’S TILT is bigger and wilder, with plenty to discover, but until patched can still have hitches”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Xenotilt is fun but hard and a little too chaotic for my tastes.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“This extremely entertaining pinball game floods the brain with reward hormones. The overkill disrupts precision and tactics - they are replaced by variety and an audiovisual feast.”
read full review ↗ - 92
“I keep promising myself one more go… just like I did the last one more go.”
read full review ↗ - 90
- 90
“Outstanding sci-fi cyberpunk pinball experience that pays homage to Alien Crush on the TG-16”
read full review ↗ - 80
“XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION’s three-tiered table provides a triple threat of action. This hyperkinetic title might deliver a sensory overload with a lot to keep track of, but its brief learning curve leads to an incredibly high skill ceiling we just couldn’t get enough of.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Despite the absence of a more detailed codex and deeper extra modes, XENOTILT is an essential experience for pinball aficionados and a vibrant surprise for those seeking fast, addictive action. The game perfectly embodies the "just one more round" feeling, keeping players immersed in the rewarding cycle of challenge and satisfying sense improvement.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Xenotilt is a fantastic sequel that improves on its predecessor, and a game that begs to be played over and over again.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION is a great evolution of DEMON’S TILT sensational digital pinball formula. A table that looks and plays even better, various new modes and ideas, even though the general feel of the game has not changed much. Eye-popping 16-bit visuals, a banging 16-bit soundtrack and a brilliant gameplay loop.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Xenotilt tests not just your pinball ability but also your visual acuity across its manic, multitiered table. As you’re chasing scoring opportunities and battling bosses the playfield springs to life with particles, plasma beams, and a procession of explosions. Hostile Pinball Action is the intermittent that truly lives up to its moniker.”
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DayOnePatch history
- Really quick resolution fixAug 25, 2026
- Minor Patch Update!Aug 24, 2026
- Engine Update PatchMay 26, 2026
- 1.91Feb 11, 2026
- 1.8 updateNov 20, 2025
- LONG TIME, NO PATCHNov 12, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Red ball fixJan 23, 2025
- The latest patch is here!Jan 17, 2025
- Xmas Eve Patch!Dec 25, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 1.0 IS HERE!Nov 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Bonus Room Progression FixSep 19, 2024
- Steam Connection HOTFIXSep 10, 2024
- Minor Fixes, and Tweaks to EX-Mode HUDSep 6, 2024
- Survivor Token FixAug 15, 2024
- Minor fix updateJul 30, 2024
- WE'RE ALMOST OUT OF EARLY ACCESSJul 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 1.0 BETA CONTENT AVAILABLE TO ALLJul 15, 2024
- 1.0 BETA IS HERE!Mar 1, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Latest October Patch!Oct 24, 2023
- FIRST PATCH OF OCTOBER!Oct 3, 2023
- Today's patch!Sep 12, 2023
- Tuesday's patch!Sep 5, 2023
- Sunday patch action!Sep 3, 2023
- Friday Patch ActionSep 1, 2023
- Late patch actionAug 31, 2023
- Today's hotfixAug 29, 2023
- Saturday hotfix action!Aug 26, 2023
- Minor hotfixAug 25, 2023
- Friday patch action!Aug 25, 2023
- Second hotfix of the dayAug 23, 2023
- Today's hotfix is live!Aug 23, 2023
- The latest hotfix is here!Aug 22, 2023
- The Daily HotfixAug 22, 2023
- NIGHT HOTFIXAug 21, 2023
- First Hotfix of the DayAug 20, 2023
- EXCLUSIVE OR WINDOWED FULLSCREEN....THAT IS THE QUESTIONAug 20, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- THE HOTFIX WEEKEND HEATS UPAug 19, 2023
- CRASH HOTFIXAug 19, 2023
- YET ANOTHER WEEKEND HOTFIXAug 19, 2023
…and 5 earlier patch announcements.