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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) | – | 76 | 4 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 81 | 267 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 25% | 34 | 1 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 2 reviews sampled · 1 total reviews in window · weighted 0.1 up / 0.3 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (15)
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
“While Jump Jet Rex might not be the longest game ever, it’s hard to deny the amount of fun there is to be had with a Dino and a pair of jet boots.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“It feels great to play, the aerial trickery is gratifying, and it's got a lot of goofy charm, but all of this is unfortunately buried under an inexplicable need to test players beyond what should be necessary in a galaxy where you tool around as a T-rex wearing sunglasses.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“A great speedrunner that does the little things right and plays to a certain style of charm.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A lousy conclusion can't do much to make a dinosaur in space anything less than cool.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Overall a great game and it's worth the money.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Charming - Not perfect, but a memorable game that's hard not to like and recommend to others.”
read full review ↗ - 88
“Beyond its nostalgic surface, though, is a game that’s freaky fun and well-suited for pick-up-and-play gamers as much as it is for hardcore enthusiasts looking to set world records.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“I just love it when humble games turn out to be little wonders full of passion. [07/2015, p.60]”
- 74
“Jumpjet Rex is a great game but it can often as frustrating as it is fun. As long as you pace yourself, especially when things start getting difficult and your progression slows, you will find it to be an extremely enjoyable trip down memory lane and a great reminder of how challenging 2D platformers can be.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“It's as if a classic arcade-era game is born just today, and it's really fun to play.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“JumpJet Rex should be a resounding success. It’s got all the elements there but they don’t quite fit together right. ”
read full review ↗ - 90
“If you are a fan of old school games like Mega Man, this may be the easiest purchase you ever make. JumpJet Rex’s new-school approach to old school platforming, and the addition of the time trial elements and collection itch to scratch, this game is an absolutely must-have.”
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ZTGD
GameSpot
TechRaptor
Kritiqal
Rectify Gaming
Destructoid
Digital Chumps
CD-Action
Gaming Nexus
Everyeye.it
Hardcore Gamer
GamingTrend…and 3 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- TreeFortress Bundle!Aug 20, 2015
- TreeFortress Bundle!Aug 20, 2015
- JJR 1.11 Update and SALE!Aug 4, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- JJR 1.11 Update and SALE!Aug 4, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.1: Introducing PvP Arena and Race Modes!Jul 2, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: v1.0.4May 22, 2015
- Patch Notes: v1.0.4May 22, 2015
- Patch Notes: v1.0.2Apr 28, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes: v1.0.2Apr 28, 2015
- Update #4: SpeedRun Rex!Mar 26, 2015
- Update #4: SpeedRun Rex!Mar 26, 2015
- Update #3.5: Bug FixesMar 5, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update #3.5: Bug FixesMar 5, 2015
- CO-OPFeb 23, 2015
- Update #3: Local Co-op Mode is Live!Feb 20, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update #3: Local Co-op Mode is Live!Feb 20, 2015
- Update #2: Rage Quit Rex Mode!Feb 5, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update #2: Rage Quit Rex Mode!Feb 5, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update 1 - Shop & ExploreJan 15, 2015
- Update 1 - Shop & ExploreJan 15, 2015