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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) | – | 81 | 39 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 95% | 90 | 291 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 95% | 90 | 565 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 88.6, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 589 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Apr 30, 2025) · 300 reviews sampled · 565 total reviews in window · weighted 139.1 up / 7 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (6)
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.
- 90
“It's not a stretch to say that Ghost Town is one of the best VR games so far this year. Fireproof Games has delivered a worthy spiritual successor to The Room VR: A Dark Matter that employs a similarly strong level of VR interactivity, backed up by great visuals on Quest 3, a thoroughly engrossing supernatural narrative and intuitive puzzles. I do wish the journey lasted just a little longer, but what's here is an essential experience that you won't want to miss.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Ghost Town is one of the best adventures with puzzles that you can enjoy right now on Meta Quest. Its esoteric touch and great atmosphere, which don't look for player's jump scares, along with its enjoyable gameplay and puzzles, make it a must for fans of the genre, although it does suffer from being quite short.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Ghost Town is a great VR game. It is immersive, captivating, and a joy to play. The puzzles are interesting and the plot, characters, and setting will blow you away. A thoroughly impressive experience.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“This is VR done exceptionally well! The visuals are crisp and high quality which draws you into the world to start with. The audio compliments those visuals perfectly by giving you a great mix of atmospheric noises along with fantastic voice acting and compelling music. The puzzles are challenging enough to make you think but not so obscure that you get frustrated. You can actually feel empathy for the spirits you save and seeing their stories play out in front of you is quite moving at times. An absolute must buy if you like a bit of paranormal puzzling.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Still, the bits of level you ARE meant to interact with are as high-quality as ever. [Issue#411, p.121]”
- 80
“ Ghost Town delivers an immersive blend of narrative exploration and smart, varied puzzles with strong atmosphere, solid visuals, and a compelling 1980s London setting, though its limited interactivity, lack of Spanish voice acting, and short length may disappoint those seeking a longer or more expansive VR experience.”
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- Ghost Town Update & Big Fireproof Sale!Apr 30, 2025significant · resets scoring window