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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) | – | 80 | 15 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 84 | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 91% | 85 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 71 | 2 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 95% | 90 | 3 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 8 reviews sampled · 7 total reviews in window · weighted 3.5 up / 0.2 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (49)
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
“20XX is an action game that harkens back to the glory days of retro platforming. Its strong Mega Man influence is countered by its own flavor of procedurally generated levels, keeping things fresh at first, though there is some repetition after awhile. With interesting bosses and a great co-op mode, platforming fans should find something to enjoy here.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Playing 20XX has an addictive rhythm to everything. You dive into the level, find loot like upgrades and currency bolts, kill bosses to take their weapons, and keep pushing until you die. After dying we'd often suffer from that 'just one more run' itch that's so common in roguelikes and the formula fits an action platformer like 20XX perfectly. The procedural engine does a good job of mixing things up, but after a while you can start to see a little repetition, but that's easily overshadowed by the sheer variety and amount of upgrades and customisation.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“There are lots of unique and sometimes ridiculous playstyles you can find yourself in depending on your choices. Cynical, repetitive, and pretty fun once you get into the groove, 20XX is easy to pick up and worth sinking some time into.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“As a non-fan of Mega Man the roguelike nature of 20XX at least appeals to me more than that series as a whole. The quick pick up and play nature of it, and never quite knowing what to expect, is fun and I appreciate the inclusion of the two base characters who play out very differently. If you happen to be both a roguelike fan and someone who appreciates the Mega Man X series I’d say it is a pretty easy title to suggest, if you’re only into one of the two your mileage will likely vary. Even with quite a bit of competition in this genre on the Switch 20XX is a pretty unique package, making it noteworthy if you’re a fan of challenging platforming and boss fights.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“What the game does lack, however, is content to come back to after mastering the quick 20XX runs. This doesn't mean that 20XX is worth skipping out on, though. This endless retro shooter is worth checking out, especially if you love Mega Man X or just solid platforming in general.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“While I know I ragged on the game in this review, I do it out of love. Without a doubt this is a fantastic playing and looking game. There are a few issues with the rogue-like elements and the boss fights can be a bit lacking, but that doesn't stop 20XX from being a well made action platformer, and one worthy of comparing it to the legendary Mega Man series. Players looking for a new platformer to sink into will find a great time here, and any Mega Man fan should not hesitate to pick this one up. There's a lot to love here and the things that it does right more than make up for its shortcomings.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Fans of Mega Man X, 20XX is for you. It’s everything that you’ve probably wanted since the last release fourteen years ago back in 2004. It’s fun, it’s well built and even more, it’s designed for even those that only have time for a stage or two before having to run out the door with a quick save option. The only downside? There’s no real story. That’s it. 20XX is all the classic gameplay with modern accuracy and responsiveness that you need for both your platforming needs and the void that Capcom have left since the last release of the Mega Man X series.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“20XX is a fantastic game that oozes passion and is a strong tribute to the Mega Man X series. This is a must buy for a discounted title!”
read full review ↗ - 70
“20XX is a great game if you are a fan of the old Capcom classics. It doesn't quite get to their level of quality, but it mixes an awesome gameplay with a lot of nostalgia to create a good experience, if sometimes boring.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“20XX's great gameplay is let down by inconsistent procedural level designs and underwhelming boss battles.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“20XX is a fantasic title and shows that the classic formula of Mega Man games still works. Stop reading and go play it now!”
read full review ↗ - 90
“It's a worthy successor to any of the old games, it is the game that Megaman fans have been waiting for, and quite simply it does what it does spectacularly.”
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Patch history
- 20XX 1.42.0 Patch Notes - July 29, 2020Jul 29, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.42.0 Test Notes - July 23, 2020Jul 23, 2020
- 20XX 1.41.1 Test Notes - September 26, 2019Sep 27, 2019
- 20XX 1.41.0 Patch Notes - June 20, 2019Jun 21, 2019
- 20XX 1.40.3 Patch Notes - June 14, 2019Jun 14, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.40.3 Test Notes - June 6, 2019Jun 7, 2019
- 20XX 1.40.2 Test Notes - May 25, 2019May 25, 2019
- 20XX 1.40.1 Test Notes - May 7, 2019May 7, 2019
- 20XX 1.40.0 Test Notes - May 3, 2019May 3, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.31.3 Patch Notes -- April 25, 2019Apr 25, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.31.3 Test Notes - January 8, 2019Jan 9, 2019
- 20XX 1.31.2 Patch Notes -- December 13, 2018Dec 13, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.31.1 Patch Notes - December 5, 2018Dec 5, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.31.0 Test Notes - October 3, 2018Oct 3, 2018
- 20XX 1.30.3 Patch Notes -- August 16, 2018Aug 16, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.30.3 Test Notes - August 7, 2018Aug 7, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.30.2 Patch Notes -- July 27, 2018Jul 27, 2018
- 20XX 1.30.1 Patch Notes -- July 13, 2018Jul 14, 2018
- 20XX 1.30.0 Patch Notes -- July 10, 2018Jul 10, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.20.1 Patch Notes - March 30, 2018Mar 30, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.20.1 Patch Notes - March 30, 2018Mar 30, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.2.0 Patch Notes - February 12, 2018Feb 12, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.2.0 Patch Notes - February 12, 2018Feb 12, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.11.1 Patch Notes - December 22, 2017Dec 22, 2017
- 20XX 1.11.1 Patch Notes - December 22, 2017Dec 22, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.11 Patch Notes - December 15, 2017Dec 15, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.11 Patch Notes - December 15, 2017Dec 15, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Batterystaple Update - November 2017 EditionDec 1, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Batterystaple Update - November 2017 EditionDec 1, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.10 Patch Notes - November 24, 2017Nov 24, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.10 Patch Notes - November 24, 2017Nov 24, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Batterystaple Update - October 2017 EditionOct 26, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Batterystaple Update - October 2017 EditionOct 26, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.01.00 Patch Notes - September 28, 2017Sep 28, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.01.00 Patch Notes - September 28, 2017Sep 28, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Batterystaple Update - Mid-Sept 2017 EditionSep 21, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Batterystaple Update - Mid-Sept 2017 EditionSep 21, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.00.4 Patch Notes - August 23rd, 2017Aug 23, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.00.4 Patch Notes - August 23rd, 2017Aug 23, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- 20XX 1.00.3 Patch Notes - August 21, 2017Aug 21, 2017significant · resets scoring window
…and 56 earlier patch announcements.