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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) | – | 55 | 5 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 66% | 64 | 624 |
| 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 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (14)
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.
- 50
“Gunscape is an attempt to recreate the oft-loved world of '90s first-person shooters. Although it reminds me of the '90s, it doesn't inspure to keep playing. In short, while there is some nostalgic value to be had here, this one is for diehard fans only.”
read full review ↗ - 64
“While I appreciate its old-school FPS style and community-built levels, its gameplay stumbles more than it struts”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Currently, and, sadly, maybe forever, Gunscape doesn't become what it wants to. Besides the fact that the level editor included (which is, like, half the game) is not as versatile as it should be, the main gameplay mechanics aren't fun. They aren't terrible or anything, but they're also not anything that will make anyone put their [insert old-school FPS] aside.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A love letter to the noteworthy shooters of yesteryear, Gunscape combines old ideals and new ways to play, with mixed results. The level creator is extensive and brimming with potential, but the shooting itself feels detached, and the clunky presentation makes it harder to get into the creative side than it should be. However, once a community of players get to grips with the game's toolkit, there'll be plenty of maps to play, and there's still some fun to be had in multiplayer, if you can convince enough friends to buy it.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Gunscape is aimed at giving players the tools to create their own old school FPS levels and maps, but Blow Fish Studios' attempt to carve out a little niche is lacking in its execution. What remains is a game that could be of interest while you roam through player-made maps, but will ultimately be left behind as actually playing them will quickly tarnish any glimmer of hope it had.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“If you are the creative type, you can easily hop into a Minecraft-ish world to quickly make the 90’s era shooter of your dreams, all using legally safe knockoff assets of games such as Turok, Wolfenstein 3D, Quake, Doom, Bioshock, and many others.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Gunscape looks and sounds just like the classic first person shooters Quake, Doom and Wolfenstein. The nostalgia is strong with this title, but unfortunately Gunscape is a title that we cannot recommend. There are much better options available where players can create their own levels. Making a level is very easy, but even the creators have a hard time showing how fun levels should look like. The need for a Nintendo Online subscription ensures that this is a game that will not be picked up by many people so quickly. Unfortunately, this is something that is very important in a title that is all about building a community that creates, shares and plays levels.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Gunscape feels like wasted potential. It provides players with a neat creation tool but doesn't entice them to play around with it or try other people's creations. The awful plot and boring guns don't help, either, and the game will most certainly have a very short lifespan if the community loses interest so quickly”
read full review ↗ - 70
“This Minecraft x 90s shooter foray in to world creation desperately needs a community, without it there is very little to offer over the far superior Minecraft.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Gunscape's aim to give users a simple way to create and share their own arenas and campaigns is no small feat, but Blowfish Studios has managed to achieve it using an editor that is already familiar to gamers. The main downside is that the game's stability issues can be a major hindrance and lead to more frustration. The main benefit of Gunscape is that there will always be something new to play and more levels to discover thanks to the online community, giving players a virtually endless pool of maps to try out. If you have a large imagination and will spend hours creating the perfect map, this game is for you.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“For those that miss the '90s and its truly classic FPS titles, then Gunscape is going to be a real treat. The builder is easy to use and offers a pleasantly nostalgic array of materials that are really only limited by your imagination, as cliché as that sounds. The story is poor beyond belief, but works well enough to inspire creativity and showcase the tools at your disposal. It's a very niche title that's not going to appeal to those looking for a plug in and play experience, but for those looking to sink some methodical hours and create something unique, it's an undeniably effective tool that's as functional and rewarding as it is nostalgic.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Build a world, share a world, shoot everyone in the world.”
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NZGamer…and 2 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- How to get the full version of GunscapeFeb 22, 2021
- Gunscape v1.3.1.4 ChangelogAug 24, 2017
- Gunscape v1.3.1.4 ChangelogAug 24, 2017
- Gunscape v1.3.1.0 ChangelogJul 13, 2017
- Gunscape v1.3.1.0 ChangelogJul 13, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Update v1.2.8205 is out!Apr 26, 2016
- Update v1.2.8205 is out!Apr 26, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Update v1.0.7887 is out!Mar 8, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Update v1.0.7887 is out!Mar 8, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Update v0.8.7523 is out!Nov 10, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update v0.8.7523 is out!Nov 10, 2015
- Update v0.8.7443 is out!Oct 26, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update v0.8.7443 is out!Oct 26, 2015
- Update v0.8.7261 is out!Sep 29, 2015
- Update v0.8.7261 is out!Sep 29, 2015
- Update v0.8.7206 is out!Sep 11, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update v0.8.7206 is out!Sep 11, 2015
- Update v0.7.7162 is out!Sep 7, 2015
- Update v0.7.7162 is out!Sep 7, 2015
- Update v0.7.7130 is out!Aug 24, 2015
- Update v0.7.7130 is out!Aug 24, 2015
- Update v0.7.7083 is out!Aug 20, 2015
- Update v0.7.7083 is out!Aug 20, 2015
- Update v0.7.7051 is out!Aug 18, 2015
- Update v0.7.7051 is out!Aug 18, 2015
- Update v0.7.6999 is out!Aug 13, 2015
- Update v0.7.6999 is out!Aug 13, 2015
- Update v0.7.6861 is out!Aug 7, 2015
- Update v0.7.6861 is out!Aug 7, 2015
- Update v0.7.6684 is out!Jul 30, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update v0.7.6684 is out!Jul 30, 2015
- Update v0.6.6276 is out!Jul 16, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update v0.6.6276 is out!Jul 16, 2015
- Update v0.6.6125 is out!Jun 25, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update v0.6.6125 is out!Jun 25, 2015
- Update v0.6.6090 is out!Jun 18, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update v0.6.6090 is out!Jun 18, 2015
- Update v0.6.6039 is out!Jun 11, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update v0.6.6039 is out!Jun 11, 2015
- Update v0.6.5994 is out!Jun 2, 2015
…and 41 earlier patch announcements.