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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 | 8 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 100 | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 95% | 90 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 95% | 90 | 7 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 89.0, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 12,289 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 20 reviews sampled · 17 total reviews in window · weighted 16.2 up / 0.8 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (26)
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.
- 70
“Rabi-Ribi is fun in a lot of ways, it just focuses on being too "cute" and it disconnects the player from any actual storyline. Unless you're a fan of anime and bunny rabbits I'd probably wait for this one to go on sale.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Rabi-Ribi is a fantastic Metroidvania that injects a whole heap of originality into a genre that's arguably a bit overdone at this point. The bullet-hell boss battles are thrilling, the soundtrack is absolutely superb, and the RPG mechanics are really useful without being overwhelming. On the negative side, the storyline fails to excite, and we would have liked a bit more variety with the character design, but overall this is a great, 'feel good' game that deserves to be played if you're after a different flavour of Metroidvania.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Look past the overly-saccharine exterior, and you have an excellent game that marks a strong start for indie releases in 2016.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Rabi-Ribi is a pretty epic Metroidvania... Much more expansive and challenging than its cutesy veneer would lead itself on to be. Some people may get put off by some of the insane action that comes with the many boss fights, but those who persevere will find this to be a profoundly rewarding experience. Even if the story is overly longwinded, the action holds the fun up on its own. This is an action game that comes highly recommended and proves that a game can't always be judged by its cover.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you like the idea of battling a host of girls wearing bunny or cat ears with a variety of magical attacks and a huge hammer, then Rabi-Ribi is for you. This platforming and bullet hell fusion is worth a look, just make sure you close the curtains before booting it up on your new 50-inch 4K screen. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Rabi-Ribi is a thoroughly enjoyable take on the "MetroidVania" and "bullet-hell" genres.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Although Rabi-Ribi presents itself as a light-hearted adventure about chibi animals, it's actually a frantic, bullet-hell RPG under the hood. It might be the best modern Metroidvania title we've seen in years.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Rabi-Ribi is a fun game and I had a great time exploring the levels, collecting abilities, and developing my character. I had an even greater time putting my thumbs to the test with the addictive and unforgiving boss battles. Unfortunately, for a game to be truly great, the full package needs to shine, and that is not the case with Rabi-Ribi. While gameplay and is engaging and well-designed, the visuals, story, and audio are all lacking, and no amount of bullets can ever make me turn my head to those flaws.”
read full review ↗ - 100
- 90
“Rabi-Ribi’s magic really lies in being relevant right now, as an innovative, deep and well-crafted 2D platformer complete with cutesy retro/Anime artstyle. It’s incredibly good fun to play, engaging and witty, easy to pick up and almost impossible to put down.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Rabi-Ribi is a fantastic love letter to Touhoumania fans, but at its core, it's an exceptional platformer that's so well designed it'd make Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya blush. Rabi-Ribi manages to blend multiple concepts together and distil them into something entirely unique, which is a rare sight these days. The difficulty is firm but fair, and the optional help solidifies that. Its Touhou-inspired cast may be too much for some players, but if you can stomach through its aesthetic, you'll experience one of the best indie titles of 2016, bar none. You'd be doing yourself a massive disservice by not giving Rabi-Ribi a shot.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Rabi-Ribi may suffer from a convoluted storyline, but this can be overlooked due to its lively energy and exciting gameplay. I’m a strong believer in the whole ‘bang for your buck’ mentality, Rabi-Ribi is $29.99 and easily comes packed with more content than some AAA titles costing twice as much. It simply has tons of content, lots of replay value, and it’s super addictive, even at full price, it’s a steal. I can’t recommend this title enough, and with the amount of content and gameplay, it’s a must for not only Metroidvania addicts but anyone who owns a Switch, PS4, PS Vita or PC. This certainly is a ‘must-try and buy’ Switch title.”
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GamePitt…and 14 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Ver1.99s Patch Note - Workshop Update!Apr 13, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Ver1.90 AFD Edition!Apr 1, 2018
- Ver1.90 AFD Edition!Apr 1, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- "Is the order a DLC?" release and New UPRPRC!Sep 12, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- New music, Korean language support, character voting, and DLC!Aug 30, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Summer Sale + Developer UpdateJun 23, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Summer Sale + Developer UpdateJun 23, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.75 and Steam Winter Sales!Dec 22, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.75 and Steam Winter Sales!Dec 22, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Rabi-Ribi Autumn Sale, Kitties and CakeNov 23, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Cicini's Halloween Update Ver 1.70!Oct 27, 2016
- Cicini's Halloween Update Ver 1.70!Oct 27, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Rabi-Ribi Weeklong Deal and Ver.1.65 update!Sep 13, 2016
- Rabi-Ribi Weeklong Deal and Ver.1.65 update!Sep 13, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.60 Pandora's Pretty Crystal (Display) UpdateAug 19, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.60 Pandora's Pretty Crystal (Display) UpdateAug 19, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.51 Mini UpdateJun 23, 2016
- Ver 1.51 Mini UpdateJun 23, 2016
- Ver 1.50 Bonjour! Hola! Hallo! Welcome Back and おかえり ! Irisu's Lovely Literary Language UpdateJun 18, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.40 Rumi's Housekeeping Update EditionMay 9, 2016
- Ver 1.40 Rumi's Housekeeping Update EditionMay 9, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.35 Colourful Kotri EditionApr 28, 2016
- Ver 1.35 Colourful Kotri EditionApr 28, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.20 Saya's late April Fools' Joke EditionApr 12, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.20 Saya's late April Fools' Joke EditionApr 12, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.10 Artbook Release! Don't Worry, Saya Included EditionApr 1, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.09 Erina's (belated) Easter Event Edition + AnnouncementMar 28, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.08 We need to optimize Syaro even more EditionMar 21, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.075 Cocoa's Stat Tracking Part Time Job EditionMar 6, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver 1.075 Cocoa's Stat Tracking Part Time Job EditionMar 6, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver. 1.06 Sha...Syaro's XP Maintain PatchFeb 26, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver. 1.06 Sha...Syaro's XP Maintain PatchFeb 26, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver. 1.05 Rita-senpai's Ice-Cold Patch EditionFeb 22, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Ver. 1.05 Rita-senpai's Ice-Cold Patch EditionFeb 22, 2016
…and 2 earlier patch announcements.