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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) | – | – | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 93% | 87 | 258 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 95% | 89 | 324 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Sep 11, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 324 total reviews in window · weighted 215.7 up / 12.5 down · computed 5h 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.
- 80
“The Mildew Children is a rare representative of Slavic fantasy, which is much closer to the magical stories of Nikolai Gogol than to the cold pictures of bloody Polish gamedev.”
read full review ↗ - 87
“The graphical style of this game is hauntingly beautiful, in the sense that it remains fixed in the player’s mind like a spell, just to stay on theme. And the ambience sound is no less. Take a moment, and take the time to listen to the chatter and laughter of children, the flow of a stream, the wind caressing the leaves, the call of a distant bird. The quality of the audio catapults you into the scene, ensuring constant and powerful immersion, especially with the help of a good pair of headphones.”
read full review ↗ - 64
“While undoubtedly delivering an odd and unexpected story, it’s hard to identify its selling point beyond that”
read full review ↗ - 56
“The Mildew Children had a lot of potential, and the atmosphere, art, and plot of the game are all very well crafted, There are however some elements of that game that could have been done with some more thought and maybe some more work. Though, if you are a fan of this genre I would still say this game is worth a look, it doesn’t bring some interesting ideas to the table.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The Mildew Children isn't a must-play title, but if you really want to play something with witch or pagan themes, it's good enough. If you're just looking to play a good visual novel, nothing new awaits you here.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Mildew Children: Chapter 1 is a game that defies easy categorization, inviting players to explore its enigmatic depths and uncover the truths that lie hidden within. With its rich thematic tapestry, innovative gameplay mechanics, and immersive audiovisual design, it stands as a testament to the power of indie game development to push the boundaries of storytelling and immersion.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Mildew Children delivers a haunting atmosphere and a story full of ritual and mystery. Strong narrative and replayability shine, but clunky QTEs and lack of localization hold it back.”
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- Russian Voiceover update + Myths & Legends eventJan 29, 2025
- Caribbean Legend Patch 1.3 and Black Mark DLC!Sep 11, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- New update + future plans to add voiceovers!Jun 4, 2024
- First update!May 2, 2024