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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 | 98% | 94 | 554 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 99% | 96 | 38 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 92.3, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 1,109 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 6, 2026) · 38 reviews sampled · 38 total reviews in window · weighted 25.8 up / 0.2 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (3)
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.
- 90
“Scriptorium is exactly as it says on the tin: a game where you make funny medieval pictures. With a simple story and atmospheric music, it’s great for anyone who enjoys editing pictures and creative freedom.”
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“Everything we see in Scriptorium is made by real people, and in the non-medieval times we live in, this is a refreshing statement that makes us feel connected to a piece of human history from centuries ago.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts is a delightful gem: handcrafted, fun, accessible, and with a personality that sticks in your mind like ink on parchment. It doesn’t aim to be massive, but within its small creative workshop, it knows exactly what it wants to offer. And it does so with tremendous charm.”
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ElDesmarquePatch history
- Wholesome Update is here! New assets, custom templates, Supporter Pack & more!Aug 6, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- We're Back! Next Update Teaser... and something special is coming!Jul 24, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Scriptorium Free Major Content Update is LIVE!Jun 1, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Update #6: Answering your playtest questions! & Scriptorium at PGA!Oct 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window