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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) | – | 74 | 3 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 82% | 76 | 426 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 66% | 65 | 1 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 3 reviews sampled · 3 total reviews in window · weighted 2 up / 1 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
“While a great game at heart, The Eyes of Ara has too many third-act issues for me to give a broad recommendation. Nonetheless, this is still a good release, skillfully crafted with attention to detail. For genre enthusiasts, I might even say The Eyes of Ara is a great release. Just be prepared for a daunting challenge as you near the end, likely with a walkthrough on hand.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A throwback to classic 90s PC puzzle adventure games through and through.”
read full review ↗ - 67
“With tablets and smartphones having opened the door to more casual gamers the puzzle genre has been in a terrific renaissance as a whole...”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Eyes of Ara is a fascinating journey through a haunting castle, that hides many secrets within its walls. The meat of this experience is to explore the various rooms and interact with every object or journal entry to decipher clues for solutions to the puzzles.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Up until then, progress is smooth with excellently designed and balanced puzzles throughout. The docked controls are functional but handheld play is where Eyes of Ara really shines. If you're part of the ever more niche crowd who still enjoys clicking their way through a complex environment, reading journals, and solving deep puzzles, Eyes of Ara ought to satisfy.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“A quality graphic adventure with fun puzzles and a lovely setting.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It works as a solid point-and-click adventure along with the 3D environments to add some extra depth and uniqueness. The graphics really make it feel more like games such as The Witness or The Talos Principle, rather than just another point-and-click game, though there is nothing bad about those.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“While there are some aspects that I enjoyed, such as the core mechanics of puzzle solving and explorations and the game’s visuals, I do wish there was more emphasis on a coherent story or goal and more noticeable music. And I truly wish I didn’t have to deal with the obnoxious touch controls. I’m going to give this game a shot on my PC or phone, but for now, I’m going to judge my experience on the Nintendo Switch port. If you like games like Myst or The Witness, you might want to give Eyes of Ara a shot, but I suggest playing on a different platform or waiting for the touch pen accessory.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you want to explore a mysterious, puzzle-filled world, you could do much worse than The Eyes of Ara, but its transition from PC to Switch leaves plenty to be desired. It is perfectly functional as a solid adventure to keep you busy on a long road trip, but this version is a tough sell for anyone with an adequate computer at home.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“One man's labour of love that pays homage to the greats of the past with only a few teething errors.”
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The Digital FixPatch history
- Patch 1.5.2Oct 5, 2025
- The Eyes of Ara patch 1.5.1Oct 12, 2023
- The Eyes of Ara version 1.5 updateJan 9, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.4 - The Explorer’s JournalOct 12, 2018
- Merry MysteriesDec 21, 2017
- Art Book DLC + New Language Options!Oct 17, 2017
- Art Book DLC + New Language Options!Oct 17, 2017
- Patch 1.3.00 - The World Traveler's UpdateOct 17, 2017
- Patch 1.3.00 - The World Traveler's UpdateOct 17, 2017
- The Eyes of Ara patch 1.1.00 - Helpful HintsDec 13, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- The Eyes of Ara patch 1.1.00 - Helpful HintsDec 13, 2016
- The Eyes of Ara patch 1.0.03 - New Invert Camera options and Bug FixesOct 19, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- The Eyes of Ara patch 1.0.01Jul 24, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- The Eyes of Ara patch 1.0.01Jul 24, 2016