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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) | – | 79 | 11 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 81 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 72 | 10 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 99% | 96 | 8 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 22 reviews sampled · 1 total reviews in window · weighted 5.1 up / 0 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (35)
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.
- 85
“Exploring is a real joy thanks to the high-quality, artistic presentation that's shown off here. The recesses of the hand-drawn mind are bright and richly colored. Figment displays a whimsical imagination that demonstrates some truly charming attention to detail.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A beautifully drawn world, great soundtrack, and solid puzzle/level design throughout. The game may suffer from awkward movement and long loading times, but it is worth it.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Figment is an attractive, creative puzzler that explores the human mind’s inner demons very nicely indeed. The gameplay is good, if never revolutionary, with just a handful of downers being present in an otherwise solid experience. The game’s most creative moments, such as its boss battles, and the way in which it deals with its heavy subject matter are the real winners here, though, and should go a long way towards encouraging a purchase for those who are most interested.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“In the end I see Figment being the sort of game that may vary wildly in how people feel about it. If you’re in tune with its themes and embrace everything it has to offer it’s really a beautiful and brilliant title, daringly doing everything its own unique way. If some of the elements just don’t pull you in it may play out very differently though. On the strength of its creativity and earnestness I happen to be a big fan and I’d encourage everyone to at least give it a look, it’s a pretty unique experience on the Switch.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“It’s clear that a lot shown in Figment is not what the focus of the experience, it’s the puzzles, which don’t always stick the landing. A handful of exceptions crop up, but not nearly as many as I would have liked. Check out Figment if you’re interested in taking on a puzzle adventure indie, with some cute visual touches, and can handle a little puzzle fatigue.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Figment is a delightful isometric puzzler that skillfully uses storybook imagery to tackle weighty themes associated with trauma and depression.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“What really stands out with Figment is the way that it deals with loss and despair whilst managing to be optimistic and uplifting.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Figment is an adventure game that proposes something unusual but not any less topical and relevant: how to deal with depression. With that in mind, the game presents a series of very attractive-looking hand-drawn sets that come to life during the game and a dynamic soundtrack that follows the players during the puzzle-solving duties. While the game's combats feel too simple and the puzzles are somewhat repetitive, this is without a doubt a very good approach to a complex theme and which will appeal to fans of adventure and puzzle games alike.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Figment turns a touchy topic into an engaging puzzle adventure that's filled with heart and some excellent setting and soundtrack designs.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Looking for a fun adventure through the complicated mess that a person’s mind can be? Perhaps you enjoy snarky anti-heroes that begrudgingly become the hero they need to be to help those he most likely doesn’t care much about? Take Figment for a ride as it should bring a smile to your face and won’t frustrate you too much with any kind of unnecessary difficulty.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Your quest to help Dusty bring peace to the mind again is memorable, even if the adventure is an uneven one. It’s a journey that’s ridden with cringeworthy puns, but made all the more worthwhile thanks to the way that Dusty and Piper bounce off one another and take comfort in the silliness of it all. The lesson that Figment imparts, though, is that if you can summon up enough courage you can fight through your fears rather than let them cripple you forever. The bad jokes thrown in letting you shake off some nerves along the way.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Boasting surprising depth and an engaging world, Figment is proof that something that looks geared towards a younger audience can be enjoyed by everyone.”
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Patch history
- Figment 2 Prologue Update Out Now!Mar 29, 2021
- Version 1.5.0 Patch NotesNov 25, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Update on New Nightmare for Creed Valley!Jul 8, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.4.0 Patch NotesApr 3, 2020
- Creed Valley Update! - New in-game elementJun 25, 2019
- Version 1.2.3 patch notesApr 26, 2019
- Version 1.1.8 patch notesSep 26, 2018
- Version 1.1.6 patch notesAug 30, 2018
- Version 1.1.5 patch notesJul 16, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.0.3 patch notesNov 23, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.0.3 patch notesNov 23, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Soundtrack and Deluxe Version now available!Nov 10, 2017
- Soundtrack and Deluxe Version now available!Nov 10, 2017
- Version 1.0.0.2 patch notesSep 28, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.0.2 patch notesSep 28, 2017
- Version 1.0.0.1 patch notesSep 26, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.0.1 patch notesSep 26, 2017