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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) | – | 75 | 36 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 83% | 76 | 180 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 83 | 31 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 83% | 77 | 196 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Nov 19, 2024) · 196 reviews sampled · 188 total reviews in window · weighted 115.7 up / 23.8 down · computed 17m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (22)
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
“[REDACTED] won't be a cult classic, but it can quench your thirst before a new portion of Melinoe's adventures.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“[REDACTED] is a great addition to the world of action roguelikes, delivering an immersive, strategic, and highly personalized experience set in the world of The Callisto Protocol.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Redacted has all the addictive core elements of an enjoyable roguelike: a good variety of weapons, abilities, and synergies with a well-polished presentation. The racing rivals and random events keep runs feeling fresh, although its comparatively short runtime and relatively lackluster melee combat prevent it from being one of the greatest.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The inspiration from Hades is more than clear, but unlike Supergiant's title, Redacted doesn't seem to have the same depth and ultimately the same feel.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“[REDACTED] is another action roguelite in a sea of games in that genre, and while it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it does have some unique ideas. A focus on fast-paced speed and defeating rivals throughout each run provides a nice twist and the fluid action matches that speed, making for a fun experience. The narrative is lacking, but it also doesn’t take up too much time anyway, letting you focus on slaughtering enemies as fast as you can.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A fairly standard roguelike, [REDACTED] is nevertheless a fun, if brief, return to Black Iron Prison. Just with a much more colourful, flashy aesthetic!”
read full review ↗ - 60
“With a colorful art style and roguelike hooks, Redacted has little in common with The Callisto Protocol besides a shared setting, yet it's a similarly uneven experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Redacted ain't no lazy Hades clone, instead it offers an experience that is unique amongst the crowded Roguelike genre. Put up with the steep difficulty and slow progress and you'll experience an immensely enjoyable game, one that is cram-packed with slick combat and brilliant characters.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“[REDACTED] is a successful roguelike game that takes us back to the Jupiter moon Callisto. The game's unique, comic-like look is particularly impressive, providing a fresh and entertaining change of pace.”
read full review ↗ - 86
“Striking Distance Studios created a "sci-fi Hades" with [Redacted] that offers fast-paced, entertaining gameplay. For a solid price under 25€, this offer is a great game for Roguelike and Twinstick Shooter fans alike.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“While far from Krafton's AAA gaming ambitions, [Redacted] shows a lot of potential for the company to release a high-end product.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“[REDACTED] is a game the developers should be proud of. The combat is fast-paced and smooth, and the variety of upgrades keeps the gameplay fresh, even though the world is quite repetitive. While I wish the game had more content so it lasted longer, it is a budget title and priced accordingly. I wouldn't say no to some DLC that added a set of biomes to play through, though that might be difficult with the game closely following The Callisto Protocol's world. As far as how [REDACTED] plays on the Steam Deck, I can't offer any criticisms here. The game is basically flawless. The controls work well, the graphics can be run on their highest settings, and we can keep a modest TDP limit, all of which make [REDACTED] a great game to play on your Steam Deck.”
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TheSixthAxis
Cerealkillerz
Oyungezer Online
SteamDeckHQ…and 10 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Patch 1.0.0.6Dec 17, 2024
- Patch 1.0.0.5Nov 19, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.0.4Oct 31, 2024significant · resets scoring window