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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) | – | 81 | 10 |
| Creator reviews (3 tracked) | – | 98 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 92% | 86 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 80 | 7 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 8 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 22 reviews sampled · 19 total reviews in window · weighted 15.4 up / 0 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (40)
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
“Kathy Rain is a '90s-inspired point-and-click adventure game that follows a college student on her journey of discovering her hometown secrets. Dealing with supernatural elements and old family secrets, the game provides plenty of fun puzzles and interesting characters to captivate fans of retro adventures.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The first installment of the dark adventure game Kathy Rain has a lot to offer. Fans of point-and-click titles and Gabriel Knight will find plenty to enjoy here. The game features countless memorable characters, breathtaking pixel art environments, and atmospheric music. Although it’s brimming with positive aspects, it’s not without its flaws. The biggest problem is the story itself, which, in the second act, rather chaotically and confusingly combines several motifs and themes that don’t always work together. The final result is definitely not a disappointment, and if you love this genre of point-and-click games as much as I do, at least give this sassy tough girl a chance.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A remarkable achievement from a first-time developer, Kathy Rain is an unexpectedly personal gem about a heroine who proves she belongs with the genre’s other big names.”
read full review ↗ - 87
“While there have been a great number of LucasArts-esque point-and-click adventure titles on Switch, not all of them have been created equal...”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Kathy Rain, the original creation of Clifftop Games, isn't just a "very good indie point-and-click that captures the magic of the classics." This IS a classic. From the great puzzles, and how you are "guided" towards solving them, feeling like an investigator while at it, to the deeply engrossing story, strong atmosphere, and even stronger main character, it's easy to see that this is one of the best of its kind - and now it's even better. Kathy Rain: Director's Cut improves it in all sorts of ways, making it the clear choice between the two versions, even for those who have already played the first instalment.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“For all the problems I've outlined, I haven't enjoyed an AGS adventure this much in quite some time. The end might not satisfy, but the journey is a hell of a ride.”
read full review ↗ - 86
“Kathy Rain is a really exciting point 'n' click adventure that every fan of eerie and dark adventures should play, even if it is hard for some to swallow the pill of the AGS engine.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Kathy Rain is a delightful little adventure game to add to the massive pile of fun adventure games released in the last couple of months. ”
read full review ↗ - 85
- 90
“Blend a setting which reminds True Detective with the atmospheres of Twin Peaks and the results will be Kathy Rain, a well-written and intriguing point-and-click adventure that proves the incredible talent of Joel Staaf Hästö, the solo developer of Clifftop Games.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Despite a few loose ends and some annoyances, Kathy Rain is an intriguing mystery well worth your time.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A fantastic story well told, superbly presented. When it comes to point and click adventures on Steam, Kathy reigns.”
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Patch history
- Kathy Rain v.1.0.3 patch up!Jun 6, 2016
- Kathy Rain v.1.0.3 patch up!Jun 6, 2016
- Kathy Rain v.1.0.2 patch up!May 12, 2016
- Kathy Rain v.1.0.2 patch up!May 12, 2016significant · resets scoring window