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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) | – | 84 | 9 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 90 | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 83% | 77 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 83 | 23 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 78% | 73 | 11 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 30 reviews sampled · 25 total reviews in window · weighted 14.9 up / 4.2 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (53)
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.
- 85
“Endless Legend does not set new quality standards in the 4X genre, but it delivers on all fronts and has some really unique features: an interesting world, original factions and seasons change. All these elements are combined with well known things with great results. It's not perfect but you can turn a blind eye on some flaws when everything else is so good.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The game does stumble a bit with its battle sequences and slow start, but I would recommend Endless Legend to anyone that is a fan of the genre, or even newcomers who are looking to try it out.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Complex but certainly not mind-boggling, and challenging yet never irritating or unbalanced, Endless Legend manages to seamlessly blend stunning visuals, an original fantasy universe and the joy of a 4X title's gameplay that will deprive people of their precious sleep with that good ol' "Just one more turn" feeling. Those expecting to start it today and master it tomorrow will be disappointed, though, since it will require a bit of time to be learned - something that certainly isn't exactly most gamers' cup of tea. The rest, however, are in for a tasty treat.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“It takes a while to get going; unlike the very best titles in its genre, it doesn't present complex information to the player in a concise and understandable way, which means it can sometimes be a frustrating experience for new players.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Superb faction design and twists on 4x genre conventions, combined with rather passive AI (even at higher difficulties,) mean Endless Legend is a strategy title that falls frustratingly short of being sublime.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“While the AI in Endless Legend is rather lackluster the rest of the game provides a fresh perspective on the RTS/4X genre.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Each new game in Endless Legend feels different and exciting thanks to its well-crafted factions and earliest uncertain moments, but those initial distinctive stories begin to meld at some point therein, becoming the same experience. Yet it's hard not to look at the experience as something very special.”
read full review ↗ - 79
“With great ambitions come great opportunities. Endless Legends doesn't quite make it but is a solid title.”
read full review ↗ - 89
“Thankfully, smart as ever, Amplitude Studios has created another astounding story-driven game, that really has taken the best bits of RTS, RPG and 4X, drawing much from Endless Space, and spun it differently for every faction. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“While Endless Legend still doesn't have the polish or prestige of Civilization, if this is any indication, Amplitude Studios may be gunning to become the crowned king of 4X.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A fresh mix of Heroes of Might & Magic, Civilization and the 4X strategy genre that boasts an enticing atmosphere but lacks polish. [Issue#246]”
- 92
“Unique empire choices, deep and intuitive management, tactical and effortless combat, diversifying RPG content; there is enough here to last ages and it all runs wonderfully.”
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Patch history
- Hotfix for Intel chipset crashesNov 14, 2023
- An Update Regarding Monstrous Tales and Dark MatterMar 31, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH NOTES [1.6.10]Oct 11, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- PATCH NOTES [1.6.4]Aug 9, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- RELEASE NOTES - "INFERNO" [1.6.2]Aug 2, 2018
- [1.5.14] Release Notes - Forgotten LoveMar 2, 2017
- [1.5.14] Release Notes - Forgotten LoveMar 2, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- [1.5.12] Patch NotesJan 19, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- [1.5.12] Patch NotesJan 19, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- [1.5.7] Patch NotesNov 23, 2016
- [1.5.7] Patch NotesNov 23, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- [1.5.6] Patch NotesNov 17, 2016
- [1.5.6] Patch NotesNov 17, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- [1.5.0] Release Notes - Tempest & Pact of the SeasOct 14, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- [1.5.0] Release Notes - Tempest & Pact of the SeasOct 14, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- [1.5.0] Pact of the Seas - Free Update Now Available!Oct 14, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- [1.5.0] Pact of the Seas - Free Update Now Available!Oct 14, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Patch [1.4.4]Apr 28, 2016
- Patch [1.4.4]Apr 28, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Hotfix [1.4.2]Apr 8, 2016
- Hotfix [1.4.2]Apr 8, 2016
- Shifters Expansion - Release notes [1.4.0]Apr 7, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Shifters Expansion - Release notes [1.4.0]Apr 7, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- [1.3.5] Patch NotesDec 22, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- [1.3.5] Patch NotesDec 22, 2015
- [1.3.0] Release Notes - Forges of CreationNov 19, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- [1.3.0] Release Notes - Forges of CreationNov 19, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Forges of Creation - Free UpdateNov 16, 2015
- Forges of Creation - Free UpdateNov 16, 2015