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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) | – | – | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 98% | 94 | 57 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 99% | 95 | 40 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 114 reviews sampled · 85 total reviews in window · weighted 31 up / 0.3 down · computed 1h 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.
- 79
“While I have played quite a number of retro games over the years with a variety of visual styles, I can’t say I’ve played any that looked like this… and it plays pretty well too!”
read full review ↗ - 82
“Future Knight offers a fresh and enjoyable experience thanks to highly original graphics and smooth, entertaining gameplay. The game's cheeky, charming tone enhances immersion, working hand in hand with mechanics that, despite scaling up in difficulty as you progress, always do so gradually enough to let you adapt naturally.”
read full review ↗ - 85
- 80
“Future Knight is a short, straightforward, and incredibly fun shoot 'em up that unapologetically embraces the video games of the '80s and '90s. Its excellent controls, clever use of characters, and meticulously designed bosses make you want to play it over and over again.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“I love creative stuff like this. Future Knight may rely on a familiar jump-and-shoot foundation, but its presentation, dual-character design, and excellent bosses give it a personality that few games can match. It played beautifully on the ROG Xbox Ally X, and turning that hardware into a giant futuristic Game & Watch is a novelty I will not forget anytime soon.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Future Knight will leave you scratching your head for the majority of its four-hour runtime thanks to the many moments of confusion it brings, but there is a strong platform shooter in there with fun challenges, attempting to escape the absurdity surrounding it. If everything I’ve said sounds great to you, then I hope you have a good time, but for others it might all be a little too much.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“It’s a game I can’t find a single fault with; everything about it is positive, and it delivers on everything it sets out to do perfectly. Future Knight is one of those games that proves there are still plenty of ideas left to explore in the world of video games”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I really enjoyed my time with Future Knight and I'm already playing it again to try and unlock the harder achievements simply because it's so much fun. The old LCD console aesthetic is wonderful, as is the gameplay, and the vintage anime style combined with the absurd plot was incredibly entertaining. I highly recommend it to nostalgic gamers, fans of 2D action-platformers, and anyone who wants to experience the charm of retro gaming.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Future Knight is an impressive experience. While it’s a simple game in terms of gameplay, it’s engaging enough for its unique visual beauty to enrich the experience. Although it could have featured different types of weapons and a greater variety of biomes, what it offers is a unique and enjoyable adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 91
“Future Knight is a reflection on nostalgia. What might seem like a simple nod to a retro aesthetic is used very wisely in every aspect of the video game.”
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