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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 | 93% | 88 | 203 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 6 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 17 reviews sampled · 13 total reviews in window · weighted 10.5 up / 0 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (11)
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
“Flesh Made Fear is a classic survival horror developed by Tainted Pact and funded via Kickstarter, resurrecting the essence of the early Resident Evil games and the works of horror masters like Romero, Cronenberg, and Lovecraft. With retro aesthetics inspired by the fifth console generation, fixed camera angles, and tank controls, the game blends action and horror in a story where the R.I.P. squad confronts scientist Victor Ripper and his grotesque creations in the city of Rotwood. Despite minor flaws in camera transitions, the title stands out for its nostalgic art direction, varied arsenal with strategic resource-management mechanics, challenging puzzles, and multiple endings that encourage replay. Packed with references to trash cinema and classic horror, the game delivers an engaging and creative experience, cementing itself as a solid and enjoyable option for genre fans.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you grew up manoeuvring pixelated corridors, juggling bullets, and cringing at brilliantly odd dialogue, Flesh Made Fear will feel like a dark homecoming. This is a game that rewards patience, curiosity, and a willingness to savour every tense moment rather than rushing to the end credits. Whether you are a long-time lover of survival horror or simply want a taste of what the genre was like before jump scares became a shortcut, Flesh Made Fear delivers a brooding journey that lingers long after you shut it down. Rotwood’s horrors may fade, but for those who truly appreciate its roots, the echoes of its atmosphere never really leave you.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Flesh Made Fear is a true love letter to the classics of the genre that have been enchanting, and terrifying, fans for so many years. The game truly manages to capture what made these titles unique, while presenting them in a retro style with modern conveniences for our comfort.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Ultimately, Flesh Made Fear proves to be a solid and enjoyable tribute to old-school survival horror. While it doesn't invent anything new, borrows too much from RE, and is plagued by minor flaws and flaws like a poorly crafted user interface, subpar voice acting, and questionable enemy AI, Tainted Pact Games' title manages to hit the mark where it matters most. Thanks to a mesmerizing low-poly atmosphere, a beautiful CRT filter, and a truly beautiful '80s-inspired soundtrack, the game delivers a disturbing, nostalgic, and fun experience. If you love "tank" controls and Resident Evil-style fixed camera angles, Rotwood is definitely worth a look.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Flesh Made Fear is a complete nostalgia blast for fans of survival horror. It creates a compelling package of well structured events set inside a believable world for its time. Cheesy dialogue, fixed camera angles, decent combat, multiple characters, and a lengthy campaign will satiate the most die hard fans of the genre, even if boss fights and puzzles are a little too easy.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Follow in the footsteps of a mad scientist who leaves a trail of monsters in his wake. It will take you back to the heyday of the Resident Evil and Silent Hill series. But beware: it's a strong retro vibe, with all the good and bad that comes with it.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Tainted Pact Games takes a straight to the point, expectedly campy, and entertaining go at classic survival horror with Flesh Made Fear.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Flesh Made Fear is a love letter to classic survival horror by blending the elements of Resident Evil with the aesthetics and camp of Creepshow.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Flesh Made Fear is a solid horror game that draws inspiration from the classics with an interesting touch of modernization. However, a stricter revival of certain elements from the 1990s begins to reveal just how dated they are.”
read full review ↗ - 80
- 80
“A brutal, beautiful throwback, if you crave the slow burn of classic survival horror, Flesh Made Fear will consume you in the best possible way.”
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