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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) | – | 88 | 16 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 91% | 85 | 183 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 4 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 18, 2026) · 4 reviews sampled · 4 total reviews in window · weighted 2.5 up / 0 down · computed 8h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (8)
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
“I appreciate the execution in Battle Suit Aces and how it prioritizes characters and stories, resulting in a game that reminds me of Gundam series in the best ways.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Battle Suit Aces is an amazing homage to the mecha genre while providing a fun experience all on its own. A must-have for any fan of the mecha genre or card games.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“A delightful visual novel and a great deckbuilder combined. What more could you want?”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Solid narrative-driven card-battling RPG on Nintendo Switch”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Honestly, Battle Suit Aces quickly became one of my favorite games of 2025. Driven by the charisma of its characters, this space journey proves that the combination of cards, mechs, and RPGs was a successful one, resulting in a fun and addictive game that, for both its virtual interactions and strategic combat, deserves to be experienced on the Switch. In the end, then, the conclusion is clear: it's worth heeding the Second Voice's call and embarking on this intergalactic adventure in search of the Relic Suits.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Battle Suit Aces blends together everything from Gundam and Mass Effect to Yu-Gi-Oh, to create an RPG that absolutely must be played.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Battle Suit Aces is a unique experience that blends anime narrative, strategy, and card mechanics into a creative and engaging package. Its story captivates, the characters are overflowing with charisma, and the visuals impress with their hand-drawn style. The card-based combat manages to be both accessible and deep at the same time, despite a few limitations. With loads of charisma and a vibrant universe, the game by Trinket Studios delivers an experience that balances tactics and narrative in well-measured doses. For those seeking a different kind of card RPG with the soul of an anime and the heart of science fiction, this is an adventure that's definitely worth embarking on.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“From its brilliant cast of characters to its incredibly rewarding strategic battles, Battle Suit Aces is one stellar story-based indie.”
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Video ChumsPatch history
- Roguelite Deckbuilder Update StreamAug 18, 2026
- Get the Roguelite Deckbuilder DLC for negative $5Aug 18, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- What's Next: a New Mode and lots of ✨Polish✨Jun 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 2025.10.17Oct 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 2025.10.14Oct 15, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Fix Steam Deck debug watermarksOct 7, 2025