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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) | – | 88 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 93% | 87 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 79 | 11 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 94% | 89 | 2 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 7 reviews sampled · 6 total reviews in window · weighted 5.1 up / 0.3 down · computed 9h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (21)
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.
- 95
“Guacamelee! is a fantastic game. It’s funny and well-paced, and even when difficult the combat and platforming never felt unfair, just challenging. Everything is nicely presented, and the game looks, plays and sounds terrific. Although I did encounter one large stumbling block it didn’t dampen my enthusiasm for this gem. Anyone who likes a good 2D platformer should check this one out.”
read full review ↗ - 98
“It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but the amount of care and polish that went into this title is readily apparent.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Guacamelee does a brilliant job in blending the highlights of the genre's corner stone titles such as Metroid and Castlevania, while still retaining it's own brand of charm.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Packs a healthy dose of content in addition to the PC-exclusive modding tools, making it the best version of an excellent game to date.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A delight. [Dec 2013, p.95]”
- 90
“Guacamelee! remains one of the most entertaining 2D experiences in a long while, and if you missed out on the Playstation fiesta, the party has now made its way over to the PC without missing a beat. Absolutely recommended.”
read full review ↗ - 91
“It’s every bit as amazing on the PC as it is on its native PlayStation 3.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A solid Metroidvania brawler with a whole lot of heart and a whole lot of humour.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Guacamelee is a very good mix of action and platform game in the vein of classical metroidvanias. The Mexican luchador theme is charming, the pacing is great and the combat and puzzles are challenging without being frustrating. An absolute must for fans of the sub-genre.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“So where does this leave us? Same great game, extra content, fan made costumes, all on the your personal computer through the magic of Steam. ”
read full review ↗ - 91
“So I definitely think Guacamelee! is worth picking up if you haven’t done so yet. If you missed out on the PSN version, or hell, just want to play through the game again, it’s well worth checking out. This remains one of the more impressive independent releases this year, and certainly makes me curious to see what developer Drinkbox Studios is working on next.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Despite its relatively short length, Guacamelee! Gold Edition is definitely worth your money. You'll enjoy every second of its cartoony style and sense of humor.”
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Gaming Nexus…and 9 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Summer Development Update from Drinkbox StudiosAug 25, 2025
- New Patch Deployed - Fixes and New FeaturesAug 22, 2013
- New Patch Deployed - Fixes and New FeaturesAug 22, 2013