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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 (OpenCritic) | – | 73 | 7 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 84% | 77 | 74 |
| 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 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (21)
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.
- 50
“Fragments of Him tells a powerful story of love and loss but suffers from limited interactivity and repetition.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Honestly, I might be pushing it with the gameplay being lackluster and the abundance of loading screens, but this game deserves credit where credit’s due. I may not have connected with it emotionally, the style of story told - whilst not for everyone - is something I’m sure will hit home or strike a chord for some people and whilst I didn’t focus on the value of loss. It definitely gave me food for thought of expressing a narrative that felt genuine and earnest.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Fragments of Him feels like an uncomplete package, a short and quite disappointing experience that fails to go satisfyingly deeper in its characters development and move us.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A game about love, loss and the human condition, Fragments of Him is a quality, narrative-driven affair with a message. It is, however, more of an interactive movie than a game, not to mention one that moves at a very slow pace. As such, it won't be for everyone.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Fragments of Him is a solid walking simulator that deals with some delicate topics in a sensitive way, with a focus on story above all. Sure, the game looks nice, but its minimalist art style might not be everyone's cup of tea. Hopefully that won't keep you from playing this short but meaningful release as you'd be missing out on a good walking simulator.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Fragments of Him brushes with greatness, but doesn’t quite manage it. Still, its ambitious attempt at tackling several tough subjects and doing so in a game format is impressive.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Fragments of Him is masterfully written, with impeccable dialogue that’s realistic, emotive and never clunky or awkward”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A beautiful, smart, mature and emotionally deep experiment in interactive narration. If you're looking for "traditional" gameplay, though, stay as far as possible from it.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Fragments of Him is a rare example of a game that is made worse by being interactive, and features a narrative likely better told as a short film. A strong core concept is stretched too thin; clunky mechanics and terrible pacing make the game's two-hour length feel far too long, and ultimately removes any emotional impact the game may otherwise have. It's a shame, as the game is tackling difficult concepts - the death and mourning of a loved one - that are not frequently addressed in video games.”
read full review ↗ - 91
“Fragments of Him is definitely an emotional ride. The “interactive movie” nature of it all helps the story along nicely, while helping to get you more invested than if you were just sitting back watching the whole time.”
read full review ↗ - 68
“A heart-wrenching tale that would have been better off as a film than a video game.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Fragments of Him was an emotional journey and I'm glad I took it, it's not a long game so you can easily pick it up and have it finished (including its trophies) within two to three hours but for this kind of narrative experience, I don't see that as a negative as personally, I've not felt this attached to a film with the same length for example.”
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Patch history
- Fragments of Him Patch notes v1.22Jun 14, 2016
- Fragments of Him Patch notes v1.22Jun 14, 2016
- Fragments of Him Patch notes v1.21May 11, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Fragments of Him Patch notes v1.21May 11, 2016
- Fragments of Him - Version 1.20May 11, 2016
- Fragments of Him Patch Notes v1.19May 11, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Fragments of Him - Version 1.20May 3, 2016
- Fragments of Him Patch Notes v1.19May 2, 2016significant · resets scoring window