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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) | – | 68 | 4 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 80 | 204 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | – | – | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (13)
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.
- 75
“As far as party games go, Knight Squad has more going for it than you'd expect at first glance. It's accessible, it's frenetic, and it's fun. The lack of online multiplayer and a worthwhile single-player mode will be easily overlooked when you've got your personal squad of knights seeking battle in your living room.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I’ll just put it right out there, while I love the spirit of the movement to bring back local co-op games and the part the Switch has to play in it reviewing the average title in the space can be brutal...”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Knight Squad may bore many who want a solid standalone game to experience, but certainly stands on its own merits by being an enjoyable multiplayer title. The mechanics work well and don't require too much reflex, as the hit-box of other players is very large, making it so any player has a fair chance at winning. Ultimately, Knight Squad is a decent arcade multiplayer game that will be amusing for a while, but quickly becomes boring after a short amount of time. King and royalty, however, should look elsewhere for a more entertaining tournament.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Knight Squad is a fun distraction to play with friends, but there's nothing for the single-player lone knight to sink their sword into.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you're looking for pure arcade action that's a blast to play locally, Knight Squad is worth checking out. There's a ton of modes to keep things varied, and the chaotic pace is perfect for party play. ”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Knight Squad can become nail-bitingly tense at times, but it doesn't dampen the fun”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Ultimately, Knight Squad simply does not have the quality of gameplay to take full advantage of its impressive list of modes. A complete experience could have left a mark, but nobody will be knighting Knight Squad when all is said and done.”
read full review ↗ - 49
“A 2D top-down boss rush game with a bunch of cool multiplayer modes is a really good idea, but Knight Squad is not a good execution on that idea. The game misses the mark on several key aspects of gameplay creating a really unappealing mess of a game, even for $14.99.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“There's no shortage of cool party games these days, and Knight Squad stands among them. It's not something I see myself returning to time and time again like some of its peers, but I got a kick out its accessible, action-packed multiplayer. If you're coming along for the ride, be sure to bring friends.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“To sum it all up, I highly recommend Knight Squad. ”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Judging a primarily multiplayer title always comes with a caveat. Chainsawesome has developed a game of excellent fundamentals that, under ideal conditions, could provide endless hours of fast-paced, chaotic fun. The lack of meaningful content for the single player is not a major issue, this is not a title meant for gaming's recluses. With already shaky matchmaking, and the chances of regularly rounding up four or five spare Xbox controllers (let alone willing playmates) in the same living room rather slim, however, some of Knight Squad's potential is sadly squandered.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“For simplistic multiplayer fun, Knight Squad is up for the job, even if there are a couple of kinks in its armor that players may have to look past.”
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Patch history
- Update #21 - Sinister, Salmon and the Spiked ShieldMay 25, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Update #20 - Easier challenges, control remap and more!Mar 31, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Update #18 - Getting closer to launch!Oct 29, 2015
- Update #18 - Getting closer to launch!Oct 29, 2015
- Update #17 - FINALLY an update! Lots of stuff!Sep 22, 2015
- Update #17 - FINALLY an update! Lots of stuff!Sep 22, 2015
- Mini Update #15 - Fixes, fixes, fixes!Mar 14, 2015
- Mini Update #15 - Fixes, fixes, fixes!Mar 14, 2015
- Update #13 - Mega update de la muerte!Feb 20, 2015
- Update #13 - Mega update de la muerte!Feb 20, 2015
- Update #11 - TweaksDec 8, 2014
- Update #11 - TweaksDec 8, 2014
- Update #10 - Tweaks, New levels visual, New mapsNov 14, 2014
- Update #10 - Tweaks, New levels visual, New mapsNov 14, 2014
- Update #8 - New Juggernaut game mode!Oct 10, 2014
- Update #8 - New Juggernaut game mode!Oct 10, 2014
- Update #7 - New Weapon, New maps and more!Sep 26, 2014significant · resets scoring window
- Update #7 - New Weapon, New maps and more!Sep 26, 2014significant · resets scoring window
- Update #6 - Dragons, Steam Cards and moreSep 11, 2014
- Update #6 - Dragons, Steam Cards and moreSep 11, 2014
- Update #3 - Leaderboard, New maps, New Mode!Jul 16, 2014
- Update #3 - Leaderboard, New maps, New Mode!Jul 16, 2014
- Update #2 - Boomerang, Horse and more!Jun 30, 2014
- Update #2 - Boomerang, Horse and more!Jun 30, 2014
- Knight Squad - Update #1Jun 15, 2014
- Knight Squad - Update #1Jun 15, 2014