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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) | – | 74 | 14 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 69 | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 88 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 72 | 10 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 95% | 89 | 46 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 130 reviews sampled · 111 total reviews in window · weighted 66 up / 3.7 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.
- 80
“Clustertruck stands as a metaphor for life itself. Where do these trucks come from? Where are these trucks going? None of that matters now that you can play this game anytime, anywhere free from the tyranny of non-portable entertainment centres. An exquisite balance of arcade first-person action and physics puzzle that leaves little but one single course of action when faced with a glimpse of its pure brilliant absurdity: Keep on (cluster)truckin', baby!”
read full review ↗ - 30
“The frustrating chain of trial and error will bring about a swift choice to give up on this strange platformer, more so because the game suffers from a serious case of incompleteness, reflected in multiple glitches and falls through the textures. Add to that sometimes unpredictable command behavior and we get a complete package, ready to be avoided while we dedicate our time to something else.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Clustertruck is a great, inspired idea. That idea never makes a proper translation from the theoretical to the practical, however.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“While there’s no doubt that Clustertruck can be an extremely aggravating experience at times the good news is that while failure often comes quickly you’ll also then be right back in the action. I think if there were a longer delay as everything reset itself the frustration would kick in much harder but since you’re pretty well immediately back in place to take another shot the game doesn’t give you much time to sulk. Then, when you finally do manage to pull off an insane series of jumps and moves, the feeling of accomplishment is quite exhilarating and not quite like anything else I’ve played on the system. If you’re down for something a bit unorthodox and fresh I easily would recommend giving it a chance.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“There is not much to Clustertruck, yet for a game with that kind of title, it is far more enjoyable than it would suggest. This is a silly, arcade-style guilty pleasure that manages to delivers a satisfying laugh and not much else. There is not much substance here, but there is enough that does put it above most Youtube-bait schlock, since it does have a thoughtful rising challenge and unlockable abilities that can offset the unpredictability of the physics engine.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Clustertruck proves that first person platforming can be incredibly fun, and that not all games need a complex concept in order to keep players engaged.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“My personal frustration with Clustertruck shouldn't take away from the game. Landfall and tinyBuild made a good game, even if there were times that I thought they'd owe me either a Switch or a TV. And I had plenty of occasions in which I nailed a tricky series of jumps or managed to overcome a tough level and felt amazing. The run eventually comes, and if you can tolerate not knowing when that is, Clustertruck could be for you.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Cluster Truck had me on the edge of my seat and also completely defeated at times, yet always having a blast in the process. Sounds like a win, win to me.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“It was funny for sure, though as a game it's not entirely a full package.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Other than causing a few headaches here and there, it does its job in providing a fun past time enough to challenge your fingers at the keys.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Clustertruck starts well and promising, but the level of fun starts to drop as the stages go by, reaching a point where it becomes more irritating than fun. The premise, however, is interesting, and it's possible to get a better enjoyment of the game playing it in small sessions.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Clustertruck is exactly what it’s aiming to be. It’s fun, fast, and fluid, letting you lose hours trying and trying to jump just right, to move just fast enough. The custom maps that the community has already made and sent out into the world are sure to provide plenty of replayability, complementing the great levels that come with the game.”
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Patch history
- Clustertruck Holiday Update and 40% sale!Dec 22, 2016
- Clustertruck Holiday Update and 40% sale!Dec 22, 2016
- Clustertruck Halloween Update TrailerOct 28, 2016
- Clustertruck Halloween Update TrailerOct 28, 2016
- Custom level loading hotfixOct 19, 2016
- Custom level loading hotfixOct 19, 2016
- Patch 7/10Oct 7, 2016
- Patch 7/10Oct 7, 2016
- Custom levels hotfix patchOct 6, 2016
- Custom levels hotfix patchOct 6, 2016
- Another small updateSep 29, 2016
- Another small updateSep 29, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Another small hotfix patchSep 29, 2016
- Another small hotfix patchSep 29, 2016
- Small hotfix patchSep 27, 2016
- Small hotfix patchSep 27, 2016