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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 304 sampled Steam reviews (263 positive / 41 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing38% mention it
- Combat28% mention it
- World & exploration22% mention it
- Visuals & art16% mention it
- Difficulty & balance15% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Story & writing29% mention it
- Combat27% mention it
- World & exploration22% mention it
- Difficulty & balance20% mention it
- Visuals & art17% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
57%
21 reviews
5-15h
70%
43 reviews
15-40h
91%
192 reviews
40-100h
95%
44 reviews
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) | – | 69 | 100 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 92% | 86 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 83% | 77 | 1200 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Apr 30, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 1200 total reviews in window · weighted 191.3 up / 38.1 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (53)
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.
- 75
“AI Limit is full of smart ideas: stamina-free combat, build variety, and rewarding exploration. When it all works, the game delivers a fun, fast-paced Soulslike experience that feels surprisingly fresh despite its budget. But it’s also buggy, repetitive, and lacking polish. Storytelling is weak, and performance problems are frequent enough to frustrate even dedicated fans. If you love Soulslikes and don’t mind a little jank, AI Limit offers a unique take on the formula, just don’t expect perfection.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“AI LIMIT is an unusual mashup of familiar solutions that is unlikely to be a big hit, but well worth a look.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“AI Limit may seem like more of the same at first glance, but it proves its worth by competently delivering the basics. With solid mechanics, good pacing, and striking environments, it's a safe and well-executed choice for anyone looking for a dependable Soulslike experience.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“AI Limit is a well-crafted new soulslike title that, while it suffers from a lack of variety in certain areas and occasional technical glitches, makes up for it with a unique synchronization system and the powerful atmosphere of its post-apocalyptic world. The game forces players to think tactically and adapt to constantly changing combat conditions, making it a challenge for those seeking a bit of adrenaline. If the developers iron out a few minor kinks, it will be a solid choice for fans of this unforgiving genre.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“AI LIMIT doesn’t quite reach the same heights as its inspirations and is held back by some notable technical issues. However, some small but key innovations in the combat system and an enthralling setting more than make up for the game’s shortcomings to make the game an enjoyable and worthwhile experience overall.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you're looking for a good action-adventure game with RPG elements, high difficulty and a protagonist with several customization options, AI LIMIT is definitely worth a try.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“AI Limit is a great souls-like with is limited only by a hit-or-miss art design and weak first half bosses”
read full review ↗ - 70
“AI Limit brings an intriguing mix of classic Soulslike elements with a few refreshing twists, making it a solid entry for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Despite some issues, AI Limit manages to introduce fun new mechanics to a genre that is bordering on fatigue, offering frantic combat, responsive gameplay, an interesting universe, and a good narrative, making it a solid choice for players looking for a 'soulslike' that’s a bit out of the ordinary.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“AI Limit review is a Soulslike anime meets dark futuristic fantasy banger with a massive and beautiful world to explore and almost infinite replayability for anyone who likes a challenge.”
read full review ↗ - 88
“AI LIMIT delivers a fresh, accessible take on the souls-like genre with fluid combat and creative mechanics, though its lack of challenge and repetitive environments hold it back. A solid choice for newcomers, but veterans may find it too forgiving.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“There are just too many amazing Soulslike efforts to justify spending a lot of time with AI Limit, but that doesn't make it a bad game. It has some unique ideas that switch up combat just enough to be interesting, and its anime art style initially impresses. But for seasoned veterans of the genre, it doesn't provide much of a challenge and mostly feels like a retread. I'm sure there are people out there who have been scarred by Dark Souls and are looking for an entry-level Soulslike to ease them back in, and that's the kind of individual I'd recommend AI Limit to. They'll have fun, but it's a stepping stone to something far more riveting elsewhere.”
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TheBigBois
GameMAG
GameFM
Gaming Professors
RPGamer
Pizza Fria
Gamesource Italia
A Gaming Network
Manual dos Games
Pro Game Guides
GamesCreed
Checkpoint Gaming…and 41 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- AI LIMIT Patch Notes 1.2.003Apr 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- AI LIMIT Patch Notes 1.2.002Mar 31, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- AI LIMIT Free DLC Eirene's Furnace of War Available Now!Mar 27, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Semi-Void Form and more are now live on Steam & PS5.Aug 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- AI LIMIT Patch Notes STEAM&PS5May 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- AI LIMIT Patch Notes 1.0.022Apr 15, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- AI LIMIT Patch Notes 1.0.021Apr 8, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- A Message Regarding Bugs and Upcoming FixesApr 3, 2025
- AI LIMIT Now Supports Steam Cloud Saves!Mar 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- AI LIMIT Hotfix Announcement:Mar 27, 2025
- AI LIMIT Patch NotesOct 17, 2024
- AI LIMIT Demo Version Update Log #1Oct 16, 2024significant · resets scoring window