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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 (OpenCritic) | – | 66 | 20 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 68% | 66 | 24 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 67% | 65 | 1 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 2 reviews sampled · 2 total reviews in window · weighted 0.5 up / 0.2 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (20)
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.
- 50
“Corruption 2029 took the worst parts of Mutant Year Zero and left every good thing behind. Except for graphics. At least the game looks great.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“There are some foundations of a good game here, but the characters could be better fleshed out, and the game could offer more incentive for the player to keep progressing in the form of a more compelling plot, more character growth, and more varied missions and mechanics.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Corruption 2029 might be set in a bleak future, but the only thing that looks bleak is the hope for something that's an improvement over Mutant Year Zero. Bland characters, a lack of map environments and weaponry, a streamlined approach to the campaign, and a barebones story that doesn't feel connected to previous offerings all combine to make Corruption 2029 a surprising release indeed. It's a surprise, to be sure, and not a welcome one at that.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“In my opinion, if players are looking for a game that shows aggro radius, allows time to set up their positions, and very little penalty when losing squad members, then this is the game for you! It’s not as tactically challenging as others in its genre and I find that it is a great place to start. In short, while I had my issues with Corruption 2029, I think the overall game is worth a 7.5 out of 10.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Corruption 2029 is a mechanically proficient but disappointingly hollow take on the XCOM genre.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Corruption 2029 has great gameplay and graphics but the writing and lore for the game felt rushed and underutilised. Missions and maps tend to be recycled making the game feel repetitive.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Corruption 2029 is a competent tactical game that leaves you wishing it had spent just a little more time in development.”
read full review ↗ - 68
“Fun turn based tactical shenanigans in a drab, simplistic wrapper.”
read full review ↗ - 55
““Corruption 2029 has it’s moments, but ultimately fails to live up the quality of Mutant Year Zero””
read full review ↗ - 80
“Corruption 2099 mixes tactical RPG action with the stealth genre.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Corruption 2029 - This game is difficult to judge - there are some issues with Corruption 2029. Mutant Year Zero, previous game from Swedes, was a much longer piece of code with a better history and a more extensive character development system. However, there is no doubt that most players enjoying Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden will also be happy with Corruption 2029.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Corruption 2029 is a tactical RPG that requires players to take their time during encounters. Meticulous planning and strategy are vital to overcoming enemies, but it’s this speed of gameplay that might deter fans of more in-your-face approaches to combat.”
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Patch history
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