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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) | – | 80 | 12 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 97% | 92 | 955 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 96% | 90 | 870 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 90.7, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 1,920 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 (Aug 29, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 870 total reviews in window · weighted 183.2 up / 8.4 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (10)
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.
- 80
“A truly fresh 3D platformer that is not afraid of going against the grain, be that with unconventional controls or referential humor, Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is a game I will be thinking about a lot.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is platforming bliss. It takes the best parts of old-school collectathon games, and infuses them with a huge amount of off-the-walls charm and bright, bubbly art that's all topped off by incredible music and fluid, fun taxi-flinging action.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom excels at being a retro-inspired throwback while also being it’s absolute own, original creation. While it shares a lot in common with well loved games, both its gameplay and style are inherently its own. The varied worlds and characters coupled with the surprising mystery box of a score created an unbelievable fever dream of a game while still feeling like something that could have been made decades ago. While the brutal difficulty may deter many players, what Panik Arcade has achieved with Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is no small feat.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is immediately one of the nicest surprises of the year, and a superb platformer collectathon game. It oozes 90s charm with its unique characters, excellent music, and hard to put down gameplay. Steam Deck OLED owners should consider this for how the colors pop on the screen as well.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is a truly bonkers collectathon with some wacky ideas and excellent level design. There is a lot to do, a lot of places to explore, tons of gears to collect, and dozens of references and pop culture nods to unearth. It is an excessive game in terms of its presentation; it can be too much at times. It’s loud, it’s abrasive, and it’s (adorably) juvenile. But that’s also what makes it so charming, in my opinion. It might be ridiculous at times, but it wears that crown of stupidity with gusto.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“What I mainly took away from Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom is that its creators had a lot of fun crafting it. There’s a lot of love poured into it, and it shows in all the small ways it goes the unnecessary extra mile. It’s surprisingly polished, even if there is the odd frustrating moment of fighting with the physics. It just feels like a complete, uncompromised package that succeeds in what it sets out to do.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“To be sure, Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom isn’t the first game that tries so hard to be wacky, nor would I begrudge developers who want a game that’s popular among streamers. But I can’t say that the end result is all that fun, not when there are all kinds of genuinely good modern 3D platformers out there that don’t rely nearly as much on silly gimmicks.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom reimagines platformer mechanics by eliminating the jump button and instead utilizes dynamic environments to challenge players. With a heavy emphasis on collectibles and engaging level design, the game offers both nostalgia and innovation, appealing to fans of classic arcade games. While the unique gameplay and generous checkpoints provide a fresh and friendly experience, the game's intense focus on collecting every item and some underdeveloped late-game content could detract from its appeal for more casual players.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“With an unusual gameplay to master and a surreal, charismatic world, this is definitely one of the surprises of the year. If you're looking for an excellent platformer with a unique and nostalgic concept, it's very recommended!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Collect-a-thons are remarkably rare these days. But Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom offers an engrossing reminder that gathering hundreds of deviously placed items remains just as engaging as the Spyro or Banjo franchises. Save for some missed opportunities for satire, it’s good enough to make you wonder why the genre receded.”
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GameBlastPatch history
- MORE CHEESE PLEASESep 24, 2024
- Patch 1.1.5Sep 2, 2024
- Patch 1.1.4Aug 29, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.1.1Jul 15, 2024
- New, Definitely Not “Crazy Taxi”, Level!Jun 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.7May 23, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.6May 3, 2024
- Thanks for everything, creatures!Apr 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.4Apr 18, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.3Apr 16, 2024
- Patch 1.0.2Apr 13, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.01Apr 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Big Demo Update one week before launch because that’s how we roll!Apr 1, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Demo Patch V.0.91Oct 19, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Demo Patch v0.70Feb 15, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Demo Patch v0.69Feb 8, 2023significant · resets scoring window