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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) | – | 63 | 13 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 83% | 77 | 245 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 88% | 82 | 300 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 17, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 296 total reviews in window · weighted 223 up / 29.2 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (9)
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
“I recommend The Mobius Machine to both seasoned gamers and complete beginners. The game grabs you right away and won’t let go. It captivates with its beautiful visuals, fast-paced gameplay, and visually stunning locations. Although the project isn’t without its flaws, it’s definitely worth a few hours of great entertainment.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A polished, beautifully rendered Metroidvania with a huge map, plenty of upgrades, and moments of intense frustration.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“In the grand scheme of things, it's a solid addition to the Metroidvania pantheon.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The Mobius Machine is, at its core, a decent metroidvania hampered by the disproportion between the enormous size of its map and the low variety of scenarios, discoveries, rewards, and even resources that help revisit the world more efficiently. Those who like challenges will have something to find here, but for the rest, the real challenge will be to maintain interest and patience.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“The Mobius Machine is a metroidvania game that does its job well. If you are a fan of the genre it is recommended, you will definitely enjoy it but it will not stick in your mind that much. The platforming elements are well done, the gameplay and combat system is well done but the whole outline comes across as monotonous. You will be the judge of that.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The Mobius Machine has some well executed ideas. The exploration is fun thanks to the available skills that modify our movement considerable. Besides that, the secrets, such as secret rooms and upgrade diagrams, motivate navigating through the world, even if it doesn't take us to the final goal directly. However, the combat leaves a lot to be desired. The variety of projectiles is unappealing and do not help diversify clashes, and there's little variety to enemies, And when there is some [graphical difference], they use attack and movement patterns identical to others. Even so, I still believe it's worth recommending it to those who love challenging exploration and won't be bothered by these issues.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Mobius Machine is a fun sci-fi metroidvania with enjoyable platform and shooting gameplay and a challenging difficulty level. Genre fans should consider it, despite some structural limitations and repetitiveness due to its indie nature.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The Mobius Machine is a fine Metroidvania with an emphasis on sci-fi shooting, but its map issues and weak upgrades drag it down.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“If The Mobius Machine incorporated additional unique elements and was more streamlined to navigate, it would have been a great game.”
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Video ChumsPatch history
- Version 1.2.4 releasedJan 12, 2026
- Version 1.2.3 releasedDec 11, 2025
- Version 1.2 releasedSep 18, 2024
- Patch 1.1.1 releasedJun 19, 2024
- Version 1.1 releasedJun 17, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.3 releasedApr 4, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.2 releasedMar 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Versio 1.0.1 - Fix for startup crashMar 2, 2024