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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 (Metacritic) | – | – | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 99% | 95 | 36 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 1 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 2 reviews sampled · 2 total reviews in window · weighted 1.1 up / 0 down · computed 10h 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.
- 65
“Undoubtedly family-friendly and accessible, unless you’re a big fan or have kids it’s also very skippable”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Care Bears: To the Rescue! successfully delivers a short and sweet, charming and accessible platforming adventure suitable for all ages. Its gameplay, cooperative features, and faithful representation of the beloved franchise make it a worthwhile addition to any gaming library, but may be too easy for seasoned players familiar with platformers.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Care Bears: To The Rescue is a charming and accessible platformer that brings the beloved Care Bears into a vibrant, side-scrolling adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Care Bears: To The Rescue is a fun platformer that is great for its audience and great for beginners in the genre. It’s an average game that showcases the Care Bear universe well and for its price, you can’t complain with the content you receive.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“This is not at all a mindblowing platformer, but this is clearly meant for a younger and more casual audience. Considering that specific factor, I can’t call Care Bears: To The Rescue a bad game. A shocking example on how to make a platformer/shooter hybrid for small children, it’s not a very memorable game for anyone above the recommended demographic’s age range, but it’s also cute and competent. I gets the job done without any major issues.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Care Bears: To The Rescue is a safe, colourful, and fun family-friendly game. Moreover, the simple approach makes it the perfect game for inexperienced players. Though the action is rudimentary, young children will adore the colourful world and the lack of violence.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Care Bears: To The Rescue is a great platformer with enough charisma to please kids and adults. The veterans on the controller may feel the challenge is too mild, but it still delivers a good dose of adventure and magic for those who want to show the genre to younger players or even enjoy a sincere dose of nostalgia.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Although I didn't expect much, Care Bears: To The Rescue delivers one absolutely adorable co-op funfest that up to 4 chums can enjoy. 🧸💜”
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