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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 (Metacritic) | – | 78 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 88 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 92 | 3 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 91% | 85 | 11 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 31 reviews sampled · 18 total reviews in window · weighted 12.9 up / 1.3 down · computed 6h 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.
- 75
“Despite its age, Melty Blood is a deep and engrossing fighter with a lot to offer. Whether it’ll have a lasting place in this ever shifting anime fighters market is unclear but I’m glad to see it finally released in the States all the same.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Despite a lackluster package surrounding the awe-inspiring gameplay, it’s a game that has stood the test of time and people who are passionate about fighting games owe it to themselves to pay it a visit.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Actress Again Current Code is an obvious passion project from Arc System Works.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Nearly 14 years after first bursting onto the scene, Melty Blood has aged to the point of near-perfection. While a few aspects of the package leave something to be desired, the fact remains that, at its core, this is a supreme fighter with a diverse roster and deep, compelling mechanics that merit your attention.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“If I had to choose just one game to play for the rest of my life, it would be Melty Blood. [07/2016, p.74]”
- 80
“The release and quick subsequent patches show that ECOLE and French-Bread are intent on seeing Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code has a long lasting presence in the minds of American fighting game fans. ”
read full review ↗ - 70
- 80
“We're really happy to have a game like this in the West, particularly when it a title as solid as this one. It's a great fighting game, but if you also know the universe it's based on, you want to give MBAACC a try.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Melty Blood: Actress Again Current Code feels like a game that came out five years too late. It’s fun and interesting to play for a while, but French Bread has better games that you can play right now for a similar price.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code should be a much better game than it is, as the base game is very solid. It’s disappointing to see a strong base and nothing supporting it. ”
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COGconnectedPatch history
- v1.06b Patch (January 12th)Jan 12, 2017
- v1.06b Patch (January 12th)Jan 12, 2017
- v1.06 Patch (December 27th)Dec 27, 2016
- v1.06 Patch (December 27th)Dec 27, 2016
- v1.05 Patch (October 27th)Oct 27, 2016
- v1.05 Patch (October 27th)Oct 27, 2016
- v1.04 Patch (July 5th)Jul 5, 2016
- v1.04 Patch (July 5th)Jul 5, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- v1.03b Patch (May 13)May 13, 2016
- v1.03b Patch (May 13)May 13, 2016
- v1.03 Patch (May 12)May 12, 2016
- v1.03 Patch (May 12)May 12, 2016
- v1.02b Patch (Apr 28)Apr 28, 2016
- v1.02b Patch (Apr 28)Apr 28, 2016
- v1.02 Patch (Apr 26)Apr 26, 2016
- v1.02 Patch (Apr 26)Apr 26, 2016
- v1.01 Patch （Apr 21）Apr 21, 2016
- v1.01 Patch （Apr 21）Apr 21, 2016