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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) | – | 79 | 18 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 97 | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 82% | 76 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 72 | 5 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 77% | 72 | 12 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 34 reviews sampled · 20 total reviews in window · weighted 17.9 up / 5.3 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (69)
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.
- 65
“Armello is worth a look for board game enthusiasts. For those looking for a party game to play with friends, its slow pace and lack of local multiplayer make it hard to recommend.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“It's taken three years to get here, but the long journey hasn't dulled Armello's blades. From the deep tactics of its living board game gameplay to the sheer charm of its world-building and character designs, it's a turn-based quest filled with back-stabbing, political power plays and rampaging monsters that's different each and every time you play. It's at its absolute best when played in multiplayer, that human factor making for an even more predictable battle for the corrupted throne. You'd be doing yourself a disservice not to add this anthropomorphic tale to your wish list.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Armello is so gorgeous, it kept reminding us that there is no an actual physical board game like this even though it really deserves to be. The game successfully mixes several elements from other genres, telling story and making our imagination run wild.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“I believe that Armello has many of the pieces of an amazing game, but those pieces don't quite fit together just yet. I think that the development team, if given the chance, could iterate on this design to hit a perfect mix of computer mediation and boardgame excitement. While Armello misses the mark for me, I look forward to whatever they cook up next.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“A board game that's overly complicated, doesn't really teach itself fully, and heavily based on luck. That's three strikes and I'm out. Maybe people will like this, but there's far better.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Starting out with a pretty thorough and helpful tutorial you’ll have the core understanding you’ll need to get started but this is definitely an experience that reveals itself to you in waves...”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Developer League of Geeks has succeeded in crafting a solid board game experience in video game form, albeit one that lacks environment diversity and player company. Armello ticks all the right boxes for a keen strategist, and whilst not being the group gathering experience some might hope for, does give a tightly woven system and narrative that is satisfying to conquer.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Despite being a bit abstruse at times, Armello is excellent at maintaining your interest and offers plenty of guidance to improve your playing technique. Overall, this is a remarkable digital board game that combines an engaging lore with likeable scenarios and fascinating mechanics.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“A variety of ways to play mix well with the layers of strategy and charming presentation to make an impressive addition to the Switch multiplayer library. This is a grand, polished experience that is fun by yourself and even better online. It's shame about the lack of local play, but it makes up for it by being so good otherwise.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“If you enjoyed playing board games or card games when you were younger (or are still young), Armello will captivate you. The game is beautiful to look at, fun to play, and challenging enough to keep you coming back for more. Even if you've never played a game like this before, it's enjoyable just learning to play and finally getting a satisfying victory.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Armello oozes charm, and its myriad gameplay systems keep you busy for hours, but it relies too much on luck to keep things interesting.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“As intricate as this game sounds I found myself glued to its strategic gameplay. The character sprites are adorable and the action and adventuring keeps the story lively. This game can also be played online with others and I highly recommend choosing this option once you're comfortable playing this game as the AI's fighter tend to be predictable after many rounds. This game is no more then 45 minutes per session and has achievement that you can unlock by playing multiple playthroughs. If you complete the achievement you are given a new bonus ability that you can use before the start of your next gameplay. Armello is nothing short of charming and I will gladly give this game a rating of 9.5 out of 10.”
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Patch history
- Star Seer's Heirloom Dice Collection Now Live!May 29, 2025
- Curse your Foe with the Rites of Ruin!Jul 26, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Small Patch 2.2.2p4 Now LiveDec 16, 2022
- Patch 2.2-p3 - The Return of the Mac (and Linux)Nov 22, 2022
- Patch v2.2-p2 Now Live!Sep 8, 2022
- Patch v2.2p1 Now Live!Aug 30, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Armello's final v2.2 Crossplay update now live!Jul 13, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Network Upgrade & Crossplay Update (3rd of June)Jun 3, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Patch v2.2.1p2 Now LiveMay 13, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- v2.2p2 Hot FixDec 16, 2021
- v2.2p1 Hot FixDec 15, 2021
- The v2.2 Soft Launch is now live!Nov 9, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- An Update on ArmelloDec 9, 2020
- Rites of Ruin Dice Collection - Live NowAug 19, 2020
- An Update (on an update) On Armello!Aug 13, 2020
- Hotfix v2.1.1p3 Patch NotesOct 30, 2019
- Patch v2.1p2 is live!Oct 16, 2019
- v2.1.1p1 Patch NotesOct 9, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Dragon Clan Patch v2.1.1 is LIVE!Sep 25, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- The Dragon Clan Update - Hotfix v2.1p3Sep 12, 2019
- The Dragon Clan Update - Hotfix v2.1p2Sep 5, 2019
- Update v2.0.3 - Improvements to Party Widget, Offline Mode + MORE!Jul 11, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- v2.0.2 Patch Notes. Fixes, Improvements & Balance Adjustments.Jun 20, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- An Armello Update, from Woody.Jun 13, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Patch v2.0.1Apr 10, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- v2.0p3 Patch LiveMar 6, 2019
- Community LocalisationMar 5, 2019
- v2.0p2 Hotfix LiveMar 1, 2019
- Hotfix v2.0p1 (Known Issues and Workarounds)Feb 28, 2019
- Armello v2.0 is now LIVE!Feb 26, 2019
- Armello 2.0 Beta Is OverFeb 25, 2019
- Armello Beta Patch - v2.0b3Feb 21, 2019
- Armello Beta Patch - v2.0b2Feb 19, 2019significant · resets scoring window