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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) | – | 86 | 62 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 407 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 94% | 88 | 163 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 300 reviews sampled · 467 total reviews in window · weighted 198.5 up / 12.7 down · computed 1h 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.
- 95
“Steins;Gate was already one of my favourite visual novels. After spending all these years with it, I didn’t necessarily need another reason to love it. Somehow, Re:Boot gave me one anyway.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“While the era of the 2010s Akihabara people may be dwindling, STEINS; GATE RE: BOOT manages to recapture and preserve their nostalgia in a great way. It stands shoulder to shoulder with its original counterpart for the most part. It remains one of the best visual novels ever made. While the cut content may upset some of the older fans, it greatly improves the pacing for the new audiences. Still, considering its hefty price, you can consider buying this at launch if you are a diehard fan or waiting for a sale.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“All this to say that Steins;Gate Re:Boot is by no means essential, but fans will be happy to see it released. Obviously, the main reason is that it makes the game more accessible by bringing it to new consoles. The additions, while interesting, aren’t necessary at all and add very little to the final product. But the bottom line remains: Steins;Gate is undoubtedly the best visual novel ever made, even today, 17 years after its initial release. Here’s hoping it will be discovered by those who haven’t yet experienced the adventure. And for that reason alone, the game is worth it.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Steins;Gate Re:Boot is an acceptable but not particularly exciting remake of Steins;Gate Elite. There's enough new content to make it an easy recommendation for anyone who's curious about the franchise, but it's not enough to make it especially compelling for long-term fans. The updated visuals give the game a more modern look, but that comes at the cost of some of the personality and flavor of the original. If you're looking for a heady, convoluted sci-fi story with some neat bits of interactivity, Steins;Gate Re:Boot is worth a shot. For anyone who already owns a previous version, there's little reason to rush out and buy it again.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Steins;Gate RE:BOOT, even in its new and revamped version, remains a high-quality visual novel that handles the theme of time travel in an innovative and believable way. At times, however, it feels a little too much like a scientific lecture, and it could do a better job of clearly showing the player how their decisions affect the story.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Overall, STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is an impressive visual novel that offers a fresh and visually refined way to experience one of the most iconic science-fiction titles in the genre. While the newly added storyline may feel somewhat brief and lack the impact of the original narrative, the strength of the core story remains undeniable. Whether experienced for the first time or revisited by returning fans, this definitive reimagining is highly recommended for anyone interested in exploring one of the medium’s most celebrated works.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“While STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is an enjoyable return, the steep price tag and limited addition of new story content may deter both new and old players alike.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Steins;Gate RE:BOOT is one of the more intriguing visual novels that I have gotten to experience. It makes you think, makes you question choice, and makes you ponder how your own actions can reverberate outwards. This complex and rich story, coupled with some unique styling designs, will be a major sell to those looking to revisit this series. But if you are new to the visual novel universe, this one might be too convoluted (or too pricey) to gamble on.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“STEINS;GATE REBOOT brings sharp new art and presentation to an already classic sci-fi story. While some wrinkles in the presentation might upset longtime fans, this is an incredible way to experience one of the best time travel stories in gaming.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“After playing through the original and Elite years ago, I love how much I still enjoyed going back to Akihabara to re-experience Steins;Gate. Reboot doesn’t fix everything I wanted it to, especially that painfully slow first half, but the new material and Worldline gave me enough surprises to make another trip worthwhile. It’s still the same story I fell in love with, just with a few new reasons to get attached to it all over again.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Steins;Gate Re:Boot is disappointing in some ways, but it works much better than the ELITE version, for example. Even with its flaws, I still enjoyed rereading this story, precisely because the characters and the narrative are so engaging, and that remains completely intact here. And, even though I don’t agree 100% with the decisions being made by MAGES, I still really like Steins;Gate and am curious to see what the future of the series will hold from here on out.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Steins;Gate Re:Boot remains an excellent visual novel because its character relationships and meticulously constructed time-travel narrative are still remarkably powerful.”
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