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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) | – | 45 | 10 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 69% | 66 | 381 |
| 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 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (30)
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.
- 60
“Combining crazy physics and an even crazier story scenario, Coffin Dodgers has managed to do just enough to stand out from the crowd, offering a decent little kart-racer that should generate a laugh or two. A slight lack of content and a less-than-perfect overall quality prevent it from being something worth shouting about, however, so you might want to consider your options before jumping in with an immediate purchase.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“While I enjoyed playing through Coffin Dodgers to a degree even against the other somewhat lackluster kart racers that have already released on the Switch it fails to differentiate itself significantly. The best hope would be that you and some friends could get some silly enjoyment out of the local multiplayer but that will come down to people’s tastes. While it is good for kicking around and having some fun with for a while aside from the multiplayer angle it won’t likely hold your attention for very long.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“There is some fun to be had with Coffin Dodgers, at least for a short period of time, but don't expect to put more than a couple of hours into the game without running out of things to do. There are better kart racers on Nintendo Switch, namely Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and for the price-tag it doesn't really offer much value.”
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“Coffin Dodgers is a classic example of a good idea backed up by poor execution. The gameplay feels dated before it starts as it doesn't progress things from the karting pretenders that have come before, and the visuals sort of fittingly feel like they're from an older generation. The premise has lashings of potential and there's a chuckle or two to be found, but the game is far too easy and brief for single players. Multiplayer is limited to offline play only and is as enjoyable as in every other non-Mario and non-Crash Bandicoot-based kart game, which is to say that it won't be one that you'll be trotting out at your gaming parties for very long.”
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“What we're trying to say is: stay away from Coffin Dodgers. It's a humorous concept, but clearly not one that supports a whole game. The awful racing and abysmal presentation are the biggest offenders here, but it's a game with problems weaving all the way through it.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“This doesn't excuse rough controls, aggressive AI, and the massive grind mind you. There is so much you need to take for granted, which makes it really hard to recommend. That is a shame, considering the premise behind it is super goofy.”
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“I’m not one to really trash on games and I give most the benefit of the doubt, but I found about zero redeeming qualities in Coffin Dodgers. It’s got poorly designed, simplistic tracks, N64 like graphics, grating sound and music, floaty controls, and the only slight interest was the premises of it all, which it does absolutely nothing interesting with. The game works and I didn’t have any glitches so there is that much, but that’s about all I can say positively.”
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“Unfortunately, Coffin Dodgers is a mess. It squanders its interesting premise, and races are plagued with poor track design, ineffective weaponry, and a lack of meaningful content. The multiplayer fares about as badly as the solo game, making it a blessing that this isn't online, and the constant frame rate issues sap any potential fun from the title. Unless you're willing to pay for a quick boost to your Trophy count, there's no reason to touch this title.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“There were elements that I enjoyed about Coffin Dodgers, and the fast-paced action and ragdoll physics led to some crazy races and funny fails. I enjoyed the story mode, especially with its amusing ending. Plus, the final showdown race is brilliant. But the game lacks depth, and doesn’t really have that draw that made me want to keep playing, especially with the omission of online features. In respect of its price I think it is a decent buy, but the game could have been more.”
read full review ↗ - 30
“Maybe it comes down to how easy and accessible Coffin Dodgers is as a racer, but there’s definitely something that’s clicked with me. Even so, it’s a disappointing effort overall, but Coffin Dodgers may prove to be a guilty pleasure of sorts for a small minority.”
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“Coffin Dodgers is a missed opportunity, which wastes a comedic premise. What could have been is instead a poorly performing and far too easy Mario Kart clone, which will last you only an hour unless you somehow find someone who's willing to play split-screen multiplayer with you.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“You won’t lose your soul to Coffin Dodgers, mainly because there’s little reason to linger for long in Sunny Pines. The premise to this race for your soul does more than enough to catch your interest, but the game lacks enough content to keep it alive.”
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Patch history
- Coffin Dodgers Update 1.2.4Jan 14, 2016
- Coffin Dodgers Update 1.2.4Jan 14, 2016
- Coffin Dodgers Update 1.26Oct 16, 2015
- Coffin Dodgers Update 1.26Oct 16, 2015
- Russian Language FixSep 29, 2015
- Russian Language FixSep 29, 2015
- Coffin Dodgers Update 1.25Sep 24, 2015
- Coffin Dodgers Update 1.25Sep 24, 2015
- 6 New Languages in Coffin Dodgers!Aug 12, 2015
- Coffin Dodgers Update 1.2.1Jul 24, 2015
- Coffin Dodgers Update 1.2.1Jul 24, 2015
- Update 1.1.2 - Bug FixesJul 3, 2015
- Update 1.1.2 - Bug FixesJul 3, 2015
- Update 1.1.1 Crazy Granddad & Snatch Game ModesJun 23, 2015
- Update 1.1.1 Crazy Granddad & Snatch Game ModesJun 23, 2015
- Update 1.1.0 - Online Multiplayer is here!!!Jun 11, 2015
- Update 1.1.0 - Online Multiplayer is here!!!Jun 11, 2015
- Update 1.0.7 - Final Track now availableMay 1, 2015
- Update 1.0.7 - Final Track now availableMay 1, 2015
- Update 1.0.6 - Bug FixesApr 23, 2015
- Update 1.0.6 - Bug FixesApr 23, 2015
- Update 1.0.5 - AlienFXApr 15, 2015
- Update 1.0.5 - AlienFXApr 15, 2015
- MAC FixMar 23, 2015
- MAC FixMar 23, 2015
- Update 1.0.4 - Mac OS Release!Mar 20, 2015
- Update 1.0.4 - Mac OS Release!Mar 20, 2015
- Update 1.0.2 - Splitscreen Multiplayer!Mar 6, 2015
- Update 1.0.2 - Splitscreen Multiplayer!Mar 6, 2015
- Update 1.3.666.0.1Feb 27, 2015
- Update 1.3.666.0.1Feb 27, 2015