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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) | – | 74 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 70% | 67 | 179 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 0% | 15 | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 1 reviews sampled · 1 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0.3 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (15)
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.
- 68
“If you prefer your games with a little more grey matter, then Hamilton will be right up your street. The game's niggles are far outweighed by the joy that gave be gained by finally working out a tough level, and couch co-op is something not often seen, but works well here, even if you do end up screaming at each other!”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Hamilton's Great Adventure impresses with its coop mode and is fun for beginners and advanced treasure hunters. It is definitely recommendable for fans of the genre to purchase this puzzle-platformer.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“What a nice surprise Hamilton's Great Adventure has been. It manages to combine all the important elements of a puzzle game, and wrap them in charming visuals with a great co-op feature. If you can forgive the odd random difficulty spike and slightly iffy camera, then give this game a look.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Although the presentation fails to impress, and the camera can be frustrating at times, Hamilton's Great Adventure provides a solid puzzle experience with plenty of challenge. You'll have fun by yourself, but multiplayer really shines.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“It's a blend of third-person platformer and unforgiving puzzler that pulls you in with impeccable logic - then spits you out, entertained. [Aug 2011, p.92]”
- 80
“Charming puzzle game with co-op and lots of content.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Hamilton's Great Adventure doesn't do itself any favors by having a barely noticeable presentation. Lying past that however, is a fun puzzle game with plenty of well designed levels. Beware of some trial and error and lack of variation, though.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Can be a whole lot of fun, provided you're in the mood for the challenge. It's a fairly unique game with a very detailed and well rendered setting that remains gorgeous throughout.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“A fun, delightful, challenging romp through a beautifully designed world. It can really get on your nerves due to minor control and camera issues but it's also quite rewarding.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you're into puzzles and/or games with a high level of challenge, and you don't mind plenty of charm (and let's face it, except for Communists, who does?), Hamilton's Great Adventure is a download you should make.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Witty puzzler. [Nov 2011, p.115]”
- 85
“A great puzzle game, behind its beautiful graphics shines a great idea. Although a bit difficult, even frustrating at times, it offers enough duration, but lacks a map editor.”
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Patch history
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