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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) | – | 74 | 25 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 84% | 78 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 79% | 74 | 662 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 11, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 662 total reviews in window · weighted 173.7 up / 45 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (7)
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
“All in all, is God of Weapons worth it? Absolutely! For five euros, you get a game that offers quick half-hour play sessions with nice 3D graphics. With twelve distinct characters, each with three additional variants, you get an enormous amount of content, and your curiosity will keep you coming back for more. You’ll switch between characters, adjust your strategy, and change up your starting weapons and other gear. Plus, the game is so simple that it’ll win over absolutely everyone.”
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“God of Weapons doesn't offer much, but what it does offer is enough to help pass the time.”
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“God of Weapons may not be as refined as Vampire Survivors to knock them off their perch as the best rogue-like survival game. But I think it does plenty to provide a fun alternative. I like the variety of characters, unlockables and objectives as it keeps the game fresh and interesting. It’s very easy to pick and play, and not difficult to master.”
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- 80
“God of Weapons is a gem in the auto-battler genre. It does not revolutionise the rules, but reinterprets them with intelligence, originality and a style all its own. The combination of inventory management, unlockable classes and tactical synergies makes each run unique and potentially addictive. With a few targeted updates, including more interesting bosses, more varied environments and new challenges, Archmage Labs' effort could easily aspire to cult status. But as it is, it is a must for those who love optimisation, experimentation and that irresistible feeling of “one more game and then I quit”.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Overall, the game is simple in audio, visuals, and gameplay. But it has a difficult underbelly when it comes to levelling up and managing your inventory. It comes at a good price and serves as a decent time killer, but it feels more like a mobile-style game.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The blend of Survivors-like gameplay and puzzle-like inventory management makes God of Weapons stand out but it's still rather flat overall. ⚔️”
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Video ChumsPatch history
- Patch Notes v1.5.65Jun 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 🎯 God of Weapons – Patch Notes v1.5.64 🔧May 27, 2025
- Patch Notes - Version 1.5.63May 15, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- ❤️ A Message to Our Players – We Hear You!May 13, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 🛠️ Patch Notes – Version 1.5.62May 12, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 🌌 DLC “Eternal Nightmare” — Now Available! 🔥May 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- God of Weapons: Localization UpdatesFeb 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- God Of Weapons Devblog 1 - Road to DLC and Big(ger) UpdateJul 26, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.5.36 Change LogsJan 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Big Update Live StreamJan 9, 2024
- Big Update Now Available!Jan 8, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Our fellow's game Backpack Hero 1.0 is out now!Nov 14, 2023
- Patch v1.0.24 Change LogsSep 28, 2023
- Patch v1.0.14 Change LogsSep 20, 2023
- Patch 1.0.12 change logsSep 18, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.8 change logsSep 16, 2023
- Patch 1.0.6 change logsSep 14, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.2 change logSep 13, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- God of Weapons - 1.0 Launch StreamSep 12, 2023
- Patch 0.5.5 is outJun 28, 2023
- Patch 0.5.4 is outJun 22, 2023
- Patch notes for version 0.5.3Jun 19, 2023
- Big Demo Update and Prologue incoming!Jun 17, 2023significant · resets scoring window