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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) | – | 73 | 40 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 36% | 42 | 98 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 40% | 45 | 69 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 196 reviews sampled · 187 total reviews in window · weighted 51.1 up / 75.4 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (20)
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.
- 80
“This is not a title that will reach everyone, but for those it clicks with, it is an instant guilty pleasure that will keep them coming back time after time for just one more campaign.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A title like Brigandine Abyss is a design nightmare. It takes two genres with a massive mental overhead cost and tries to make them both work in the same game. The result is a game that may not appeal to fans of either genre, but will be a must-buy for fans of both. For those who wanted Fire Emblem with more strategic freedom, this is the game, and for those who love Dynasty Warriors Empires but want more engaging combat, this is the ticket. Brigandine Abyss knows its niche extremely well.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“This isn't the sort of tactical RPG that leaves you rueing decisions you've made and mourning the allies you've lost. Brigandine Abyss is practically cosy at times, working much better as a satisfying but unremarkable grind than as a tense battle of wits. I was fine with that, and enjoyed it for what it was rather than what I wished it would be.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“I had a good time with Brigandine Abyss, but that comes with a lot of caveats. It’s not for everyone, SRPGs rarely are, but more than that, its story never gave me much reason to care about the world or its characters, and its presentation belongs to the early 2010s. What kept me playing was just how good the game’s strategy elements are, especially the amount of time I could spend putting my armies together and figuring out how to get the most out of them. There are plenty of things I wish Abyss did better, but fortunately, it’s very fun to play.”
read full review ↗ - 30
“Brigandine Abyss is a game uninterested in its player, so all that's left for me is to set it aside for one that is.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Once you get a solid grasp of the tactics, resource management, and intricate systems the game leans on, Brigandine Abyss becomes a deeply rewarding experience. Just don’t expect the easy accessibility of a Final Fantasy Tactics or Fire Emblem, because this game has no interest in holding your hand.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“BRIGANDINE ABYSS is one of the most comprehensive and well-crafted turn-based RPGs of recent years, thanks to its strategic depth, variety, campaigns with diverse objectives, and a respectful revival of the series.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Brigandine Abyss has a personality. After conquering territories, building bases, recruiting monsters, leveling units, and preparing armies, tactical battles form a satisfying cycle that's hard to put down. Accessible but unmemorable, function but little form. Better tactical RPGs and cinematic plots are available. I prefer Brigandine Abyss for running a faction and directing units on the battlefield.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Brigandine Abyss attempts to make the complex strategy/tactical RPG hybrid formula more accessible, but in doing so betrays the core ideas that made the series a cult hit.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Among all its positive qualities, the greatest thing Brigandine Abyss did for me was reinforce my passion for strategy RPGs, delivering gameplay that demands dedication and time to process information, all while managing a map where territory was constantly expanding!”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Brigandine Abyss is a clear step forward for the franchise's formula, but it's not yet a heavy-hitter strategy game.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Brigandine Abyss had the potential to be great, but it is held back by some issues that make it a disappointing follow-up to its predecessor.”
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Patch history
- Update Released – Version 1.01Jul 8, 2026