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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) | – | 81 | 35 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 81 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 95% | 90 | 300 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Oct 1, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 271 total reviews in window · weighted 197.6 up / 9.8 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (25)
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
“UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes has quite the learning curve, but is fun to play with friends and the addition of rollback netcode actually makes the game playable online too.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes is a fantastic fighting game with stunning graphics, deep and entertaining gameplay, and professional voice acting. Despite the absence of a campaign, it offers rich content and a variety of game modes that will keep players glued to the screen for a long time. The comprehensive GRD system adds a strategic element to battles, making them more dynamic. If you don’t mind the lack of a narrative and prioritize the gameplay experience, this game could be a great choice for you.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is a cracking sequel that brings meaningful change to the series' core combat, adds rollback netcode and three strong new characters to an already enthralling roster, and all looks, sounds, and plays every bit as good as its dazzling predecessor. Chronicle mode has been axed, and it's a shame it hasn't been replaced with something else, but this remains a top-notch effort, a deep and addictive anime fighter that should please long-time fans and interested newbies alike.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“It’s really quite a shame because at its core, Uni 2 is a wonderful fighter with incredible depth and plenty of style to spare. The sheer amount of freedom in how I can control my character is second to none in all the fighters I’ve played but the awful PC port and the numerous game breaking issues on launch that have resulted in a dwindling player base makes it harder to recommend than it should be.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Under Night in Birth II SYS: Celes looks similar to its predecessors, but visual cleanups, new mechanics, and improved online make it stand on its own.”
read full review ↗ - 88
“Fighting games aren’t always the same, and UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes is no exception. As a fighting game, it has its own unique rhythm and combo roots that you must master. It’s a challenging game, but the rewards are worth the effort. Ranking the levels was a blast. I like the challenge, and UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes features unusual characters for fighting games. Getting the most out of it requires some work and patience. If you enjoy fighting games, you should give it a go, but before we buy it, we need to figure out which platform is best.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Although lacking single-player content, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes is still a deeply rewarding fighter with a lot of mechanics to learn. Multiplayer fans will have an absolute blast with this one!”
read full review ↗ - 90
“UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes is without a doubt the funnest fighting game of the year. An already smooth and satisfying fighter has been improved and expanded on so many levels with the new systems, mechanics, and moves this sequel adds. If you're gonna play any 2D fighting game right now, make it this one.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is a sequel that builds even further on the foundation that the original established with its unique fighting dynamics and pace, and manages to bring some interesting novelties to the genre. It takes a very important step for the future of the series and French-Bread, and the visual improvements, accessibility and netcode rollback are very welcome.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Sys: Celes successfully marries its engaging narrative with polished gameplay, creating an experience that appeals to both fans of the series and newcomers alike. The final chapter of the Hollow Night saga delivers not only the promise of a dramatic conclusion but also the commitment to providing a satisfying and well-crafted fighting game experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It may not be quite the leap forward that some would expect from a fully-fledged sequel, but it can’t be denied that Under Night In-Birth 2 Sys:Celes is still an accomplished fighting game. With its expanded roster, new mechanics and implementation of valued features such as rollback netcode, this is an enticing offer for series fans. And while newcomers might have a hard time when dipping their toes into its online offerings, it at least offers a myriad of ways for them to improve their skills.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes is a fun and learnable fighting game that may attract beginners to this popular gaming genre. The addition of Uziki provides a welcoming change to the original game's character options that already offers an array of archetypes and fighting styles for everyone to enjoy. Fans of fighting games and Japan's anime-styled games will definitely want to pick up this title.”
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Patch history
- [Ver.1.35.01] Patch ReleaseDec 24, 2025
- [Ver.1.35]Patch NotesOct 1, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- [Ver.1.34]Patch NotesAug 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- [Ver.1.33]Patch NotesAug 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- New DLC character "Izumi" & v1.32 update!Aug 19, 2025
- [Ver.1.24]Patch NotesMay 22, 2025
- [Ver.1.22]Patch NotesMar 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- New DLC character "Ogre" & v1.21 update!Feb 20, 2025
- [Ver.1.12] Update contentsSep 30, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 【August 5th】[Ver.1.11] Update contentsAug 6, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- New DLC character "Uzuki" & v1.10 update!Jul 25, 2024
- June 6th Update contentsJun 6, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- May 7th Update contentsMay 7, 2024
- [Apr 5] Bugfix and updateApr 5, 2024
- [Mar 26] Bugfix and updateMar 26, 2024
- [Mar 1] Bugfix and updateMar 1, 2024
- [Feb 8] Bugfix and updateFeb 8, 2024
- [Feb 2] Bugfix and update (updated Feb 5)Feb 2, 2024
- [Feb 1] Bugfix and updateFeb 1, 2024
- [Jan 31] About Network issues and patchesJan 31, 2024
- [UPDATED] Regarding additional hotfix updateJan 26, 2024
- Regarding the network issues and hotfix updateJan 25, 2024