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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) | – | 70 | 5 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 96% | 91 | 992 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 97% | 92 | 5 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 90.2, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 1,988 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 13 reviews sampled · 12 total reviews in window · weighted 10.2 up / 0.4 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (18)
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.
- 60
“Kitty Powers' Matchmaker is a cute and inclusive dating simulator that does a great job of normalising love, regardless of gender, sexuality or appearance.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Kitty Powers' Matchmaker is a frequently enjoyable dating sim that nails its charmingly campy tone while providing a refreshing change of pace for those who fancy making love not war. It comes close to being a keeper, but the high cost of this version over its mobile counterparts and a gameplay loop that struggles to keep it up for more than a couple of hours means that Kitty Powers' Matchmaker just isn't quite relationship material.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker is a quirky, light-hearted game that has transitioned well from mobile to console. I do feel it's better suited to being a mobile game, but this doesn't detract too much from the experience of playing the game on a console. The nice visuals, great humour and quirky gameplay all add up to create a supremely enjoyable game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I’ve never played a dating simulator before, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect. But Kitty helps you set up a profile and guides you through your first date experience, showing you how to pick a date for your client, how to run the conversation and how to make your couple fall in love. After that first date, you’re on your own. Kitty takes off the training wheels, and it’s up to you to improve your reputation and get more clients to their happily ever after.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“I have to say for a dating simulator I was rather surprised how addictive it was at least for a short while. Kitty Powers' Matchmaker is different from mostly anything else I've played on PlayStation 4. It's got charm, humor, fun, love, but just doesn't have that long lasting relationship material in it.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The joy of the game comes from Kitty Powers herself. Her hilarious and sparkling personality is enough to keep you engaged at least for a few hours.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Quirky, different, and definitely out on its own! You won't see this type of game elsewhere.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Funny as the dialogue is, it will get old with the passage of time. But, while it lasts, Kitty Powers' Matchmaker is a great time killer that is oddly addicting.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Finding matches and dating is complicated enough to need effort and finesse on your part. While the look and UI weren't designed for console, this campy dating sim will leave you both satisfied and wanting more. That's what she said.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“It’s a bit light on presentation and depth, but Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker is an enjoyable enough dating game that revels in its campy side with aplomb. It’s also a touch pricey for what it is, and is definitely better-suited to mobile.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Is Matchmaker life-changing? No. Is it action-packed and as gripping as Breath of the Wild? Certainly not. It is, however, a fun little time-waster, full of memory puzzles, personality assessment and inclusiveness.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It’s about enjoying the moment, even if it might not lead to a happily ever after, and at least giving love a chance to blossom.”
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Patch history
- Version 1.17.2aJul 20, 2022
- 1.17.1Feb 19, 2021
- Deluxe UpdateFeb 12, 2021
- Matchmaker version 1.15.4 Update!May 16, 2019
- 1.14.5 UpdateJul 5, 2017
- 1.14.5 UpdateJul 5, 2017
- Valentine's Day Update!Feb 11, 2017
- Valentine's Day Update!Feb 11, 2017
- Version 1.11 UpdateSep 3, 2015
- Version 1.11 UpdateSep 3, 2015
- Version 1.09 - a couple of fixesJun 17, 2015
- Version 1.09 - a couple of fixesJun 17, 2015
- Achievement Hunters Rejoice! Version 1.08Jun 10, 2015
- Achievement Hunters Rejoice! Version 1.08Jun 10, 2015
- Version 1.06 now live!Jun 2, 2015
- Version 1.06 now live!Jun 2, 2015
- Update Coming SoonMay 25, 2015
- Update Coming SoonMay 25, 2015
- Released: v1.05May 17, 2015
- v1.04 - Friends List issues fixed! :-)May 11, 2015
- v1.04 - Friends List issues fixed! :-)May 11, 2015
- Released: Version 1.03May 1, 2015
- Released: Version 1.03May 1, 2015
- Version 1.02Apr 29, 2015
- Version 1.02Apr 29, 2015