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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) | – | 72 | 29 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 76% | 71 | 57 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 58% | 58 | 1 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 2 reviews sampled · 2 total reviews in window · weighted 0.1 up / 0.1 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (48)
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.
- 83
“With six different games included, Marvel MaXimum Collection is one of the best collections of retro Marvel games. While some of the titles aren’t among my favorites (Silver Surfer, I’m looking at you), the inclusion of X-Men: The Arcade Game, along with online co-op, makes this an easy recommendation.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Marvel Maximum Collection does what it sets out to do well, and its bringing together of titles from various developers is what makes it so interesting.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“MARVEL MaXimum Collection is nostalgic-heavy collection aimed primarily at retro fans. While X-Men: The Arcade Game and Captain America and The Avengers still hold up well, other entries vary in quality significantly.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Seeing these titles preserved and served up to a new generation is something special.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“We can consider the Marvel MaXimum Collection a piece of gaming history, from when Marvel was still finding its way within the gaming industry. It's a very basic collection that also includes a fan section with the soundtrack and an archive, a must for a Marvel fan.”
read full review ↗ - 76
“This collection brings together iconic games from the golden age of video games, offering a nostalgic journey through different gameplay styles, from traditional beat 'em ups to more distinct experiences like the shoot 'em up of Silver Surfer.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Marvel MaXimum Collection is worth the price of entry for X-Men: The Arcade Game alone, but there's a lot to love about this bundle. While not every game included is an all-timer, there's a good enough mix here to make this a compelling collection of superhero brawlers, and the quality-of-life inclusions are excellent overall.”
read full review ↗ - 73
“Marvel MaXimum Collection is a compilation that promises a nostalgic experience by bringing together some classic Marvel games in a single package, with the aim of reviving the spirit of retro arcade gaming. Whilst the games included in the collection reflect the design aesthetics of their era and earlier interpretations of the Marvel universe, it is evident that some titles fall short by today’s standards and that the player experience varies across the games.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“MARVEL MaXimum Collection succeeds in celebrating the 16-bit legacy of Marvel while making it accessible and 'enjoyable' in a modern format.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“On the other hand, if you are someone like me, who grew up with these games then you will enjoy this collection simply for nostalgia of it all. Reliving those memories of having friends spending the night, a large Pizza-Hut pizza, two-litter of soda and superhero video games. Yea, that’s what this package is best at, reliving some of the fun of those days; and for me it’s a blast.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“For those who want to enjoy a nice dose of nostalgia with their friends on the couch, the MARVEL MaXimum Collection offers the essential fun factor in local co-op and beyond”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Marvel MaXimum Collection gathers a sizable selection of 90s Marvel games into one package, offering both genuine arcade highlights and titles best remembered as curiosities. While the collection shines brightest with classics like X-Men: The Arcade Game, uneven quality and limited bonus content keep it from matching the very best retro compilations.”
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Patch history
- MARVEL MaXimum Collection Patch 4/20/26Apr 20, 2026
- Upcoming Patch!Apr 3, 2026