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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 | 11 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 70 | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 86% | 80 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 73 | 6 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 97% | 93 | 49 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 2, 2026) · 46 reviews sampled · 49 total reviews in window · weighted 34.6 up / 1 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (34)
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
“Timespinner is an absolute joy to play. There’s so much to love, with a compelling and mysterious story involving exploration. The interesting time mechanics, coupled with an amazing soundtrack and pixel art style, make this game a welcome addition to any Nintendo Switch library.”
read full review ↗ - 80
- 70
“Displaying a mish-mash of influences, Timespinner's action and controls make up for its occasionally bland time travel story and game features, both of which could have done with a bit more polish. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Gorgeous to behold and equally delightful to play, Timespinner is yet another top-notch Metroidvania on Switch. A lack of tough exploration challenges and an under-utilised time-freeze gimmick aside, it succeeds in using the popular genre as a vehicle for a genuinely intriguing science-fantasy tale that will motivate players to explore every inch of its fantastic pixel-art world.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“An homage to Metroidvania’s and an excellent example of the genre. While it’s been four years since it’s kickstarter, the final product lived up to the promises and is well worth checking out.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“With some great pixel art and a story that takes you through a variety of eras to change things up, Timespinner has its strengths...”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Aside from a few mishaps in dialogue, Timespinner distinguishes itself with an absorbing story with interesting underlying themes. It stands out with a refreshing time travelling spin on combat that reflects the diversity of the level designs. Exploration, sans the tiny map, is enjoyable, with the past and present boasting unique music and mechanics to keep things fresh. Overall, this solid adventure is a great use of your time.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Timespinner is a highly enjoyable Metroidvania that plays wonderfully on Switch. While it’d be even better if the time travelling theme felt more integral to the gameplay, the game gets so much else right, ranging from the exploration to the dynamite soundtrack. It’s highly reminiscent of its Castlevania inspirations, but through an engaging story and diverse abilities, Timespinner weaves its own path through the annals of Metroid-inspired video games.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Timespinner is a good call back back to the 90's era games that inspired it.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Timespinner is a Metroidvania-style game that displays some obvious 16-bit inspirations along with a marvelous visual environment. Fans of the style will be delighted and while it is not the most content-packed or longest game ever made, Timespinner knows when to draw the line and offers a good amount of exploration that doesn't force itself for too long, the result is an interesting game that is more than worthy of attention.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Overall, if you are a fan of Castlevania: SOTN, 2D Metroid games, or just like Metroidvanias in general, Timespinner is one you shouldn't miss.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“At first, Timespinner feels like a splendid new contender in the Metroidvania genre. It has some trong visuals and music, combat feels good, it offers maps we definitely want to explore and its story and characters are great. But this game feels a bit too easy, should have pushed the time manipulation idea and lacks epicness in its boss fights, among other things.”
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Patch history
- Small Update: Version 1.042Jul 6, 2026
- Small Update: Version 1.041Jul 3, 2026
- Accessibility Update: Version 1.04Jul 2, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Small Update: Version 1.033Sep 1, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Small Update: Version 1.032Jun 3, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Small Update: Version 1.031May 30, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Big Update: Version 1.03Feb 5, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Small Update: Version 1.026Nov 13, 2018
- Small Update: Version 1.025Nov 8, 2018
- Small Update: Version 1.024Nov 1, 2018
- Small Update: Version 1.023Oct 24, 2018
- Small Update: Version 1.022Oct 16, 2018
- Small Update: Version 1.021Oct 2, 2018
- Update! Version 1.02Oct 1, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Summer UpdateJun 21, 2018
- Spring UpdateMar 21, 2018
- Spring UpdateMar 21, 2018
- Autumn UpdateSep 21, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Autumn UpdateSep 21, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Summer UpdateJun 21, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Summer UpdateJun 21, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Kickstarter Spring UpdateMar 20, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Kickstarter Spring UpdateMar 20, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Kickstarter Winter UpdateDec 21, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Kickstarter Winter UpdateDec 21, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Kickstarter Summer Update + Rethinking Early AccessJun 23, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Kickstarter Summer Update + Rethinking Early AccessJun 23, 2016significant · resets scoring window