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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) | – | 76 | 48 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 84% | 77 | 264 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 86% | 80 | 272 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 7, 2025) · 272 reviews sampled · 243 total reviews in window · weighted 174.3 up / 27.9 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (25)
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.
- 100
“Migami Games proves why they should be considered an authority when it comes to making Metroidvania games with Chronicles of the Wolf, a highly polished and utterly captivating game. It has an entertaining story, engaging gameplay, and challenging progression. The technical aspects evoke the great classics, with a large number of bosses, attack patterns to learn, and high-quality design. Without a doubt, this is a game that every fan of the genre should play right now.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Chronicles of the Wolf is a confident, old-school Metroidvania that asks a lot of its players. Its DNA is from another gaming era, and simply being a fan of the genre won't guarantee you'll enjoy it. If modern quality-of-life features like marking your map or being gently nudged forward are preferable, there are better options elsewhere.But if you've got the patience to revisit a time when games were slower and more cryptic, and the pacing was a little more intense, Chronicles of the Wolf is like a rich, dark relic that you'll treasure. For every player put off by its demands, another will embrace it as a worthy challenge.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“While it has the general ingredients of a modern Castlevania, the resulting flavor isn’t quite as satisfying as you’d likely hope”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Chronicles of the Wolf, readers, was a pleasant surprise in this new wave of metroidvanias that we have been seeing on the market lately. The game was built on solid foundations, which seems to me to be a good understanding of what makes the genre something special and, all things considered, quite competent and successful.”
read full review ↗ - 90
- 65
“Chronicles of the Wolf mirrors classic gameplay so faithfully that, despite its rich atmosphere and engaging adventure, stiff controls and frequent frustration undermine the experience.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“As a throwback to the old 2D Castlevania games, Chronicles of the Wolf is serviceable and mostly effective. If you're after a nostalgia trip that doesn't have many ambitions to forge its own identity or take note of the quality of life improvements that metroidvanias have been honing since the 1990s, Chronicles of the Wolf will be a satisfying romp through the French countryside. However, the game isn't aspiring to anything more than a simple trip down memory lane, and would be hard to recommend for anyone not already a Castlevania fan or looking for something that evolves on past Metroidvanias rather than simply imitating them.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“As you can tell, I very much enjoyed Chronicles of the Wolf. Yes, it’s derivative and takes a lot of style from the historic giants of the genre, but in my eyes it surpasses, or at the very least matches up to - those it apes. A visually and sonically beautiful creation that utilises tried and tested gameplay, this is a huge thumbs up from us at GF, and very much a contender for game of the year, blinking lovely stuff. 🐺Right, I’m off to kick a thirty-foot tall werewolf in the balls for making me drop my croissant.🥐”
read full review ↗ - 90
“This legally distinct take on one of the most misunderstood entries proves just how ahead of the curve Castlevania II’s ideas were, while executing them with forward-thinking and intuitive design.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Chronicles of the Wolf is a beautifully crafted Metroidvania that, despite its flaws, achieves its goals by expertly blending classic genre elements into a cohesive and entertaining experience. While it introduces little new to the genre, it remains a worthy play for fans of action-platformers and Metroidvanias seeking a familiar yet polished adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Old-school-style Metroidvania inspired by 2D action classics of ages past”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Chronicles of the Wolf is still a great Metroidvania game for anyone who prefers slow-paced exploration, atmospheric storytelling, and gradual power boosts over pure combat challenge. You should be ready to stay still when you swing your sword.”
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Patch history
- Chronicles of the Wolf – 🛠 Patch Notes 📝Jul 7, 2025significant · resets scoring window