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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) | – | 81 | 9 |
| Creator reviews (2 tracked) | – | 83 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 93% | 87 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 82 | 3 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 88% | 82 | 4 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 10 reviews sampled · 9 total reviews in window · weighted 6.1 up / 0.8 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (40)
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.
- 80
“Dropsy‘s resolve to bring back the old school point n’ clicker is a success, though it’s perhaps a bit too successful, given the overreaching ambiguity in certain areas. Even in spite of its tendency to obstruct the player, it’s a beautiful, bewildering, unforgettable game of hugs, love, and hollowing sadness.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Dropsy is a game that tries to show the human species that being a good person does matter. While there were some things I would change, especially the controls (I personally couldn't stand them), this is an interesting, original game. If you're a fan of point-and-click adventures, you will definitely want to check this one out.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“The one-of-a-kind Dropsy’s heart is absolutely in the right place, but it’s tough to fully embrace a game with so much unwelcome filler.”
read full review ↗ - 72
“If you’re down for a mix of creepy, weird, and somehow charming as well, buckle up!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Twisted like a bad acid trip through Stephen King's subconscious, Dropsy manages to be at the same time surreal, challenging and obscurely heart warming, for all the wrong reasons. Whilst definitely not for everyone, Dropsy is an absolutely unique voice amongst indie adventure games.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“If you’re an adventure fan and not a terminal coulrophobe Dropsy is well worth picking up, just because it tries to do something different. ”
read full review ↗ - 95
“I judged Dropsy thinking it was going to be a kid’s game with little no challenge, randomly hugging people, and grow tiring. Instead I got a really interesting yet odd and colorful world to explore, a huge smile on my face, and a game that ultimately made me happy to see Dropsy love so many.”
read full review ↗ - 80
- 70
“Dropsy is a genuine and somber adventure about a creepy clown that exceeds its quirky premise in the most meaningful way.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dropsy is a stand-out in the point-and-click genre and a resurgence of classic mechanics. A simultaneously heart-warming and heart-wrenching experience, this game is able to convey emotion unlike any game I have played in a long while.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Dropsy manages to subvert your expectations, and has managed to create a main character you can feel for, even though he doesn’t speak. Dropsy just wants to make people happy in a world that is filled with problems, and by helping them he can achieve his goal.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“An excellent stab at a traditional point-and-click, but with classic problems holding it back.”
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Patch history
- Dropsy Version 1.4 Patch NotesFeb 5, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Dropsy Version 1.4 Patch NotesFeb 5, 2016
- Dropsy Update V1.3Nov 23, 2015
- Dropsy Update V1.3Nov 23, 2015
- Dropsy Version 1.2 patch notes [spoilers]Sep 29, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Dropsy Version 1.2 patch notes [spoilers]Sep 29, 2015
- 1.1 Patch NotesSep 19, 2015
- 1.1 Patch NotesSep 19, 2015