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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) | – | 80 | 10 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 81% | 75 | 19 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | – | – | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (10)
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.
- 76
“Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute brings back a challenging mech shooter with deep customization and tight, side-scrolling action.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute is a very fun game that will make you want to replay it over and over again, but the limitations of this port and strange viewing options leave a lot to be desired.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Assault Suit Leynos 2 level of difficulty remains lofty, as you and a small squad of mechs confronts a vast army of enemies across seven side-scrolling stages. The Switch port offers a few ways to tame the original game’s near-impenetrability while English localization lets a new audience enjoy the battle-hardened banter of your fellow pilots.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Assault Suit Leynos 2: Saturn Tribute can be a bit rough at times, mainly due to its high difficulty, especially if you're unfamiliar with this type of game. There's plenty of customization you can do with your mech between missions and this version's extra options help tone the difficulty down a bit, but this isn't necessarily going to be a game you'll master out of the gate. However, once you put some time into understanding everything you can do and how you should take each mission, Assault Suit Leynos 2: Saturn Tribute becomes a lot more enjoyable, but it's difficulty may take you a while to get to that point.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute brings the long-lost SEGA Saturn mech classic to modern audiences with a stellar remaster. Featuring a newly translated script, quality-of-life upgrades, and refined gameplay, this port makes one of the most technically impressive 2D action games of the 32-bit era more accessible than ever. While minor balance tweaks improve the experience, the game's demanding difficulty and occasional ammo shortages may still challenge newcomers. Nonetheless, this is the definitive way to play a once-forgotten masterpiece.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute is a hardcore slice of action that is extremely hard to beat, but is rewarding with loads to unlock. ”
read full review ↗ - 87
“It's always a joy for users to see a revival of cult franchises or those that are relatively unknown in the West, and in this case, thanks to Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute, we can enjoy another installment of this mecha saga that over the years has acquired a certain status among fans of the genre. CITY CONNECTION manages to bring back the Masaya and NCS Corporation classic with accessibility improvements and other modern options, but without altering its essence, providing a great opportunity for new players to discover the franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I like mechs. Do you like mechs? What's not to like about mechs? You strap yourself into a vast shell of mean-looking metal and clomp about like Rip...”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute is packed full of retro mech action and as you play, it's a thrill to unleash all your cool new weapons. 🤖”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Overall, this Saturn Tribute version of Assault Suit Leynos 2 is a mecha gaming classic through and through. Not only is the game influential across other shmups and mecha games, but also a really well-wrought game in its own right. It’s definitely difficult and technical, but like most good old mecha games, that’s almost always a sign of excellence.”
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