Throne and Liberty | VGC Score 64

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What players say

Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 299 sampled Steam reviews (128 positive / 171 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.

What positive reviews talk about

Story & writing12% mention it
Progression & loot11% mention it
Combat6% mention it
Monetization5% mention it
Grind & repetition5% mention it

What negative reviews complain about

Multiplayer & servers22% mention it
Monetization22% mention it
Progression & loot18% mention it
Story & writing13% mention it
Grind & repetition12% mention it

Satisfaction by hours played

Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.

Under 5h

34%

50 reviews

5-15h

64%

42 reviews

15-40h

62%

37 reviews

40-100h

64%

33 reviews

100h+

29%

137 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)	–	70	52
All-time Steam reviews	67%	65	1000
Metacritic user ratings	–	54	80
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)	46%	49	71
Calibration prior (typical game)	–	72	50

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 26, 2026) · 39 reviews sampled · 71 total reviews in window · weighted 15.4 up / 17.8 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (41)

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
Indie Games Devel
trust 73Dec 2, 2024
“Throne & Liberty represents a significant step forward in the MMORPG landscape, thanks to its technical innovations and meticulously designed world. Large-scale PvP battles, the guild and alliance system, and the integration of a dynamic world make it a unique title in its genre. However, the game faces significant challenges, such as the negative perception of its monetization system and the initial difficulties for newcomers. For genre veterans, the game offers a deep and engaging experience, while new players must be prepared to navigate the initial hurdles. Despite its flaws, Throne & Liberty stands as an ambitious and innovative MMORPG, capable of entertaining long-term players looking to immerse themselves in its vast fantasy world.”
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70
Gamer Escape
trust 72Sep 26, 2024
“The game’s world is just gorgeous, lovingly put together, and more than that, is built to the scale of a proper MMO worth your time to try for the price of free. I can very much see Throne and Liberty finding its fans for the things it does well even if it isn’t sweepingly innovative for the genre as a whole, and that’s more than you can say for a lot of new MMOs and MMO-adjacent titles.”
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79
EvelonGames
trust 72Oct 5, 2024
“Throne and Liberty is an entertaining and well-made MMORPG, boasting spectacular graphics and an active community that brings it to life. However, its lack of innovation in some areas and its potential leanings toward unfair monetization take away some points. Even so, it’s a recommended title for those looking for a new MMORPG with vast landscapes, global events, and cinematics that immerse players in the story. Throne and Liberty is a solid game that, while it doesn’t revolutionize the genre, delivers on its promises: an epic and enjoyable experience, with moments best experienced by diving into its expansive world alongside other players. It may not be the greatest MMORPG of all time, but it’s certainly worth a shot if you enjoy the genre. If NCSoft manages its monetization and future content wisely, it could become a standout title.”
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86
Pizza Fria
trust 70Oct 1, 2024
“I see that Throne and Liberty offers a solid, fun and content-packed experience, very reminiscent of the more “classic” MMORPGs. However, it also has its differences, which are very welcome.”
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50
Push Square
trust 69Oct 9, 2024
“Throne and Liberty is an ongoing game, so the story could become more fleshed out, the mechanics you use to interact with the world could become more nuanced, and the technical issues could be fixed. But as it all stands now, it's just an okay way to dip your toe into a relatively console-friendly MMORPG that doesn't demand endless amounts of your time for you to enjoy - although there are better games to play with your precious hours. If you're looking for something deeper than that, though, you won't find it here.”
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75
SomosXbox
trust 68Oct 1, 2024
“Throne and Liberty presents itself as an ambitious and risky proposal to encompass a classic traditional RPG concept with new, more dynamic mechanics and top-notch visuals. The storyline is full of stereotypes, but it’s enjoyable, providing an adventure that includes a massive tutorial to cover various PvP and PvE game modes. It’s a universe to get lost in, but where modern mechanics, giving rewards too quickly, could carry the user to an end where only finds a monotony experience too soon.”
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65
ZTGD
trust 68Nov 14, 2024
“Throne and Liberty is a visually stunning MMORPG that brings a lot to the table with its lush environments and old-school PvP gameplay. However, its overly complicated mechanics could prove to be a significant barrier for many players.”
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70
PPE.pl
trust 67Oct 15, 2024
“Throne and Liberty is an MMORPG that brings back the spirit of the classic games of the genre, while introducing some modern features that give it its own character.”
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60
GamesCreed
trust 66Oct 2, 2024
“At its core, THRONE AND LIBERTY surely didn’t take any lessons from their failed predecessors and kept trying to pull off a PvP-focused experience that PvE threw in as an afterthought. Without realizing it, most players don’t spend most of their time in PvP in MMORPGs and games in general, with a few notable exceptions.”
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72
Game8
trust 65Sep 26, 2024
“Throne and Liberty is an attempt at a unique MMO that succeeds late in the game. That is, if you can get to that point. Unfortunately, the onboarding process, which the game calls its main story, takes just enough time to make you contemplate dropping it at certain points. It’s also lacking any compelling reasons to get you immersed in its lore. Then again, the game is very, very pretty, make no mistake.”
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80
MMoinGame
trust 64Sep 26, 2024
“Throne and Liberty delivers a visually stunning experience with a wide variety of content and large-scale events. Its flexible combat system and solid optimization make it accessible to a broad range of players. While the vertical progression could pose a challenge for new players and there are still some monetization aspects, the game strikes a good balance between accessibility for newcomers and depth for veterans, establishing itself as a strong contender in the MMO genre.”
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60
MMORPG.com
trust 63Oct 7, 2024
“Throne & Liberty was a game I wanted to love. It was something I had anticipated for roughly a decade with the hope in my heart that it would be good. I see the skeleton of something I adored, the massive PvP battles, the caution that came with entering places like the Ants Nest to get rare jewelry and a social component that I honestly sorely miss. But the poor localization, an uninteresting story, and the reliance on PvP for progression makes the game a hard recommendation. It’s a shame, because there is a glimmer of something great there, but Throne & Liberty just isn’t that.”
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…and 29 more tracked reviews.

Patch history

Update 4.9.0
Aug 26, 2026significant · resets scoring window
An Update on Throne and Liberty in the West
Aug 12, 2026
Update 4.5.0
Jul 31, 2026significant · resets scoring window
Update 4.3.0
Jul 15, 2026significant · resets scoring window
Update 4.2.0
Jul 9, 2026
Update 4.1.0
Jul 1, 2026significant · resets scoring window
The Frozen Divide: Nix Update (4.0.0)
Jun 24, 2026significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.34.0
May 13, 2026significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.30.0
Apr 15, 2026
Update 3.28.0
Apr 9, 2026significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.25.0
Mar 11, 2026significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.23.0
Feb 25, 2026significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.21.0
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Update 3.19.0
Jan 28, 2026significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.18.0
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Update 3.17.0
Jan 14, 2026significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.12.0
Dec 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.11.0
Dec 3, 2025significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.9.0
Nov 19, 2025significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.7.0
Nov 5, 2025significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.5.0
Oct 22, 2025significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.2.0
Oct 1, 2025significant · resets scoring window
Update 3.1.0
Sep 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
Solisium’s Awakening Update (3.00.0)
Sep 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
THRONE AND LIBERTY Update 2.26.0
Sep 3, 2025
Update 2.24.0
Aug 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
Update 2.22.0
Aug 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
Update 2.20.0
Jul 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
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Update 2.17.0
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Update 2.16.0
Jun 25, 2025significant · resets scoring window
THRONE AND LIBERTY Update 2.14.0
Jun 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window
THRONE AND LIBERTY Update 2.12.0
May 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
THRONE AND LIBERTY Update 2.10.0
May 14, 2025significant · resets scoring window
THRONE AND LIBERTY Update 2.8.0
Apr 30, 2025
THRONE AND LIBERTY Update 2.7.0
Apr 23, 2025significant · resets scoring window
THRONE AND LIBERTY Update 2.6.0
Apr 16, 2025significant · resets scoring window
THRONE AND LIBERTY Update 2.4.0
Apr 2, 2025significant · resets scoring window
THRONE AND LIBERTY Update 2.3.0
Mar 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window