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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) | – | 74 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 81 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 79 | 5 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 94% | 88 | 10 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 29 reviews sampled · 28 total reviews in window · weighted 21.1 up / 1.3 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (35)
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.
- 75
“Dex lacks in some areas, but I think the overall experience was pretty enjoyable. Being able to make your own choices and have different outcomes adds a lot of replay value. (Not a game for kids)”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dex is an awesome Czech platformer from cyberpunk environment with a touch of Deus Ex. In the beginning the game had a few bugs, but these have long since been fixed, and thanks to the Czech dubbing it is a really good choice for all lovers of the genre. This is a hilarious old-school RPG that immerses you with its non-linear story and a variety of side quests.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dex is a well-made game, packing all the features you'd expect from a cyberpunk adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“ Overall, Dex is a worthwhile game featuring a compelling, beautifully rendered universe and setting, a well-paced immersive story, and deep characters. It offers a very enjoyable experience that will keep players driven to explore its world and progress in its narrative. The core foundations of its gameplay styles are fun, and chock-full of potential, even if that potential isn't fully realized in some areas. In many ways, Dex's main flaw is that the game doesn't deliver more of the possibilities promised by its strong foundations, and that is not the worst flaw for a game to have.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Harkening back to an earlier time, Dex is a side-scrolling cyberpunk RPG adventure that, at a minimum, feels refreshingly different on the system...”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Dex is a game that definitely deserves to see and experience. It is not the game of the year or the best indie RPG we've ever played, but it's a well-built effort that will excite fans of 2D action games, sprinkled with reasonable quantities of RPG mechanisms and a satisfactory story to support it.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“A gritty, cyberpunk action-RPG that doles out punishment and interesting story-telling in equal measure.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Offering a surprising combination of Deus Ex and Metroid, Dex is a good alternative for those who are waiting for Cyberpunk 2077. Although it is not a classic with bulky fighting mechanics and cliché story,this game deserves the attention of Nintendo Switch gamers.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Overall, Dex is an excellent take on a cyberpunk Deus Ex game, and it managed to accomplish that with a smaller development budget.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Dex creates an interesting world, but the gameplay leaves a lot to be desired. It's a Kickstarter-funded game that quickly shows lack of budget and skilled developers. If you can see past the shortcomings and crude fighting system you will find a few hours of decent fun.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“If you’re a fan of cyberpunk games and don’t mind some dodgy combat I’d definitely suggest checking out the game, but otherwise I don’t think this will be the game for you.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Dex has a lot of ideas and mechanics, but ultimately feels unfocussed as a result. [Oct 2015, p.64]”
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Patch history
- Dex now in Chinese and Japanese language!Jan 23, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Update 5.4.0.0 + Demo versionMar 30, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Update 5.4.0.0 + Demo versionMar 30, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- New Update 4.3.0.0Nov 10, 2016
- New Update 4.3.0.0Nov 10, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- A smoother, more enjoyable Dex with Spanish localizationAug 1, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- A smoother, more enjoyable Dex with Spanish localizationAug 1, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- New Update + New Game AnnouncementApr 21, 2016
- New Update + New Game AnnouncementApr 21, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Steam Halloween sales + New UpdateOct 31, 2015
- Steam Halloween sales + New UpdateOct 31, 2015
- A brand new update!Oct 27, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- A brand new update!Oct 27, 2015
- One more patch for the roadOct 9, 2015
- One more patch for the roadOct 9, 2015
- Dex - Enhanced Version hotfix 2Oct 8, 2015
- Dex - Enhanced Version hotfix 2Oct 8, 2015
- Enhanced VersionOct 6, 2015
- Enhanced VersionOct 6, 2015
- Latest NewsSep 1, 2015
- Latest NewsSep 1, 2015
- Czech Localization AvailableJun 30, 2015
- Weekend Update (2.0.2.4)May 22, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Weekend Update (2.0.2.4)May 22, 2015
- UpdateMay 20, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- UpdateMay 20, 2015
- Weekend UpdateMay 17, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Weekend UpdateMay 17, 2015
- Critical Update (Mac/Linux)May 14, 2015
- Critical Update (Mac/Linux)May 14, 2015
- Critical UpdateMay 12, 2015
…and 19 earlier patch announcements.