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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) | – | 74 | 104 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 93% | 87 | 708 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 90% | 84 | 212 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 4, 2026) · 212 reviews sampled · 193 total reviews in window · weighted 113.6 up / 13 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (52)
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.
- 90
“While the chaotic screen clutter can sometimes make it difficult to spot health pickups, and managing your squad's survival in the middle of a massive firefight can feel a bit like herding cats, the sheer fun factor completely overshadows any minor gripes. It is a loud, brash, exceptionally well-crafted shooter that perfectly captures the magic of the cinematic universe. Do your part. Grab your rifle. I'll see you on the leaderboards.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War is a spot-on celebration of the movie and of the boomer shooters from its era. A couple of the gameplay elements stumble, and the difficulty may prove too much for some recruits, but fans will be glad to do their part.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Auroch Digital brings us a solid, fun shooter packed with green blood, taking the best of the Starship Troopers universe and turning it into the ultimate recruitment tool. It’s been years since I’ve had this much fun playing through a shooter’s campaign, and Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! delivered that and more. It’s a breath of fresh air amid today’s bad habits and a reminder that solid content and consistency are more than enough to bring a coherent, unpretentious, and straight-to-the-point game to life.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“For fans of the original movie, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! will be one of the best games ever based on the film. For younger players, this might feel like the Stone Age of cinema, but that doesn’t change the fact that the game delivers solid, adrenaline-fueled action and a great shooting experience. The bugs outnumber you, and each soldier has only a short lifespan. Plenty of Easter eggs and the return of Casper Van Dien are the icing on the cake. The limited content and short playtime are a bit of a letdown, but this is offset by a fair price and the fact that the game doesn’t fall into a rut. Plus, the bonus missions against the bugs are absolutely awesome.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Playing as a Trooper or a Bug in this stylised retro shooter is every bit as entertaining as the movie that inspired it, with a bonus hit of nostalgia for fans of golden-era military shooters. It doesn't take a brain bug to realise that multiplayer would have been a great addition to round out the package, though.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War is a blast to play and exactly what I expect out of a boomer shooter. Be fun, go hard, and don't overstay your welcome.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War is a great, 5 hour FPS in the style of retro shooters from days long gone by. The theme, aesthetic, voice acting and everything about the game is well done and while some aspects could have used a bit more polish or fleshing out a bit more, the game is well worth the asking price and I can highly recommend it to players wanting a fun FPS to enjoy. Do your part for the Federation today! Give Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War a go. Chances are, you’ll really enjoy the game”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is a rare example of an adaptation done right, one that goes beyond mere transposition to become a fully integrated part of the narrative universe it draws from. The game excels in its shooting mechanics, impresses with its world-building, and demonstrates a level of internal consistency rarely seen in similar titles. Its relatively brief campaign is the only notable limitation, but this is more than offset by the game’s overall quality and carefully maintained pacing. The result is a gripping, deliberate, and deeply immersive experience, demonstrating that even a franchise-based title can achieve remarkable heights when driven by a clear vision and executed with precision.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you get a kick out of Starship Troopers’ brand of satire and enjoy a good old-fashioned throwback shooter, Ultimate Bug War! will be a comfort food kind of game for you. It’s simple fun, uncomplicated in exactly the way a shooter of this ilk should be, has a noticeable appreciation for its source material, and doesn’t overstay its welcome besides. Does it bring anything new to the table that might cause someone not fitting this description to go out of their way? Probably not, but in the wide, chaotic world of video games based on movies, this one is worth checking out for prospective citizens.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you fancy a Helldivers 2-like experience but a little more basic and more accurate to the roots of its satire military origins in a particular FPS era where 2D and 3D collide ala Duke Nukem 3D, Powerslave, and Blood, you can't beat this Starship Troopers game.”
read full review ↗ - 68
“While fans of the movie will likely get a kick out of the cheesy propaganda videos and violent fun, in terms of refinement the game has some shortcomings”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! is much more than a competent adaptation. It works as a retro shooter, as a love letter to FPS games of another era, and as an unexpectedly sharp satire on propaganda, militarism, and how video games can also serve as a vehicle for power speeches.”
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Patch history
- We’re now Steam Deck Verified alongside our bug-blasting patchMay 4, 2026significant · resets scoring window