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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) | – | 69 | 3 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 72% | 69 | 99 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | – | – | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (10)
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
“If you enjoy platformers, Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition is a good addition. It doesn't rank the highest on my list because of sensitive jump points which can oftentimes be frustrating. But when taken for what it is-a unique platformer with fun narrative and visual twists-it's worth the purchase.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you want a relaxing puzzle game or have younger kids then this is a great game for both purposes. I had a lot of fun with the game but it doesn’t take long to beat. It’s charming, it’s well put together and proves that good things can come in small packages.”
read full review ↗ - 74
“Flat Kingdom is a 2.5D platformer and puzzle game. In this game you can transform into 3 different shapes: triangle, circle and square. With these forms you will have different abilities and ways to solve puzzles and fight against your enemies. It's fun to experiment and see what works best in what!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition is a 2D platformer with a unique gameplay twist that makes the game feel new. Along with a vibrant papercraft look and a great soundtrack, this is a title worth checking out!”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Flat Kingdom scores a positive pass for me mostly thanks to its original take on game design and appealing paper craft graphics which I have always been a sucker for. But the experience is crumpled with frustrating jumping controls and a pace that just went a little too slow and formulaic for me. Everything works here with no notable glitches. If you are looking for a new original platformer it’s worth a look, but for me it’s just a few pages short of greatness.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Flat Kingdom: Paper's Cut Edition isn't as shallow as the name might suggest. Limited to around five hours, the story certainly lacks exceptional depth, yet offers more than merely rescuing a princess. Fat Panda Games employs Flat's various shapes creatively for puzzles, platforming, and combat.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Flat Kingdom may be a little clunky, sure, but it’s not broken, and if you’re a fan of simple side-scrolling platforming, you might find something to enjoy here. It’s not going to light your world on fire in any way, but there are certainly worse games out there.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Even with its lack of depth and development, Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition isn't just any platformer. Its creativity is a big highlight with concepts that are really ingenious and fun. Dear protagonist Flat manages to present himself in a stylish way in any of his three forms, fulfilling the role of the adventure's hero to the letter.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“It is a short and simple game, but the mechanics it offers the player are very original and interesting. The combination of powers to fight against enemies is brilliant in its simplicity.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Flat Kingdom knows how to catch with its paper-based aesthetics and attractive and charismatic character designs, as well as its platform gameplay with touches of backtracking, but the level design is quite flat and does not stand out for having an addictive gameplay.”
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33bitsPatch history
- New Update in French!Apr 20, 2017
- New Update in French!Apr 20, 2017
- The Winter Edition is now available!Dec 21, 2016
- The Winter Edition is now available!Dec 21, 2016
- 1.0.4 Update is out (Portuguese) + Reddit AMA tomorrow!Jul 28, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Paper's Cut Edition is out now at 50% off during all Steam Summer Sale.Jun 23, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Want to participate in our Paper's Cut Edition closed beta?Jun 20, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- New Paper’s Cut Edition (1.0.3 Update) and early players rewards.Jun 14, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- New Paper’s Cut Edition (1.0.3 Update) and early players rewards.Jun 14, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Flat Kingdom 1.0.2 - New Update Available!Apr 15, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Flat Kingdom 1.0.2 - New Update Available!Apr 15, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Big update today!Apr 15, 2016
- Big update today!Apr 15, 2016
- Flat Kingdom 1.0.1 is now released! (+ FREE Early Supporters Art Book)Apr 9, 2016significant · resets scoring window