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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) | – | 86 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 97% | 92 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 76 | 2 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 95% | 90 | 16 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 91.3, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 25,170 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) · 46 reviews sampled · 39 total reviews in window · weighted 23.9 up / 1.3 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (17)
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.
- 70
“Tough, frustrating, and a little too twitchy, Super Hexagon is nonetheless a skilfully constructed and compelling game / instrument of torture.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Don't let its low price or simple visuals fool you, this is the most demonically addictive game of the year and it takes no prisoners. ”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Super Hexagon is a work of art skillfully combined with monstrous difficulty. The game is both hypnotic and addictive, and unless fast-twitch gameplay entirely alienates you, you're going to get lost in this sea of shapes.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Super Hexagon punishes more than it rewards, but the adrenaline rush you get from playing far exceeds any mental anguish. Well, at least until you check out the best times on the Game Center leaderboards. Sobering, to say the least.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Fans of Terry Cavanagh's work and even those unfamiliar with him should definitely check this out. ”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Inexpensive, innovative, and sensory-spinning thrills of this caliber are rare.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Seriously, if you like arcade-style games, then you will not want to miss this one.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Super Hexagon is a monument to the hardcore gamer and some of the most fun you'll have if you're willing to take the trial.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“A simple yet addictive game idea with good presentation can go a long way towards greatness, and Super Hexagon definitely fits this description.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Super Hexagon is tough, and that is clearly its defining feature. If you aren't up for a game that will frustrate you, stay away. High score chasers will feel right at home, if not outright delighted with what this simple but infuriating title has to offer.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Simply put, Super Hexagon is one of the best mobile gaming experiences I've had this year.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Super Hexagon is hard enough to infuriate, but its competent design makes it inviting as well. This game will invite you to have one more try (taking less than a second to restart), and it'll invite you to immerse yourself and play instinctively too: for a game like this, that's the greatest invitation of all.”
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Patch history
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