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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) | – | 49 | 5 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 80% | 74 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 62% | 62 | 4 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 10 reviews sampled · 7 total reviews in window · weighted 2.3 up / 1.4 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (12)
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.
- 40
“Guts and Glory is a really fun little indie that's burst out of the gates and onto Nintendo Switch, but the porting process has taken its toll. The basic rinse and repeat nature of its challenges and the madcap bloodbath of its physics are a laugh-out-loud combination while they last, but without the long-term appeal of the map editor and its library of user-generated content, the Switch version suffers as a result.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“The game really breaks down into a gauntlet of different types of challenges that you’ll need to complete with a variety of characters...”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Guts and Glory isn't the first, and won't be the last title that lost its playability being ported to the Switch (WWE 2K18 comes to mind). It's another example of all ports not being equal as developers still struggle to discover all of the ins and out of the porting process. If getting sliced in half or impaled by a buzzsaw is a can't miss experience, I would recommend looking at another platform to play it on.”
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“I would say if you're looking for a trial and error game with high difficulty, but rewarding game play, go for Trials over Guts and Glory. You'll get a few laughs seeing how characters die, but in the end, it becomes frustrating far too quickly.”
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“It’s all a bit crap then, but to be honest there are laughs to be had. I can’t recommend you go out there and buy this game. In a July like this there are so many actually good games to go out and try and that you can’t be spending money on turgid nonsensical garbage like Guts & Glory.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Bloody primitive ride with physics-driven vehicles and destruction for very modest players.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“It's absolutely crazy, off the wall, batshit insane. It is basically just Happy Wheels but in 3D, bundled with all the gore, characters and “charm”. If you can even call it charm. Sadistic charm is probably better.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Guts and Glory is completely sadistic and crazy, I love it. The console version isn’t a scratch on its big brother PC version though as it doesn’t have access to the level creator. Regardless, you still have access to nine challenges with 6-9 missions in each, all of which will frustrate and annoy you for many hours. The graphics are very basic but the gameplay more than makes up for it and the sheer amount of WTF, OMG and LOL moments you’ll have will keep you entertained for a long time.”
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“Guts and Glory is a game flawed in every way possible. It perfectly shows that Goat Simulator was a one-off and should not be replicated. Game has issues with controls and physics to a degree when it stops to be funny and begins to be simply frustrating.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The graphics are not overly impressive but they fit the purpose well. From time to time, you will see some rather amusing glitches, though, but none of them is game-breaking. The music is pretty good and, just like the graphics, it really fits the atmosphere well. I'm not sure I can pinpoint my favorite track, but I can say that I didn't dislike a single one, which is more than great.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Guts and Glory is a most eccentric title. With a disastrous technical section and an extremely simple approach, the game works beautifully. Everything is valid when it comes to reaching the goal in each and every one of its trials and it doesn't matter if you lose an arm along the way. Pure gameplay. Accessible for the curious and demanding for the more skilled players who want to surpass themselves.”
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“Guts and Glory is a very fun and hilarious game but is largely let down by the broken camera, heavy framerate dips, omitted content, and poor graphics. It's a shame because it has the potential to be a great Switch title with a decent price, but in all honesty, it should have gotten a lot more polish before being submitted onto the Nintendo Switch eShop.”
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- AlienFX + patchAug 21, 2018
- GUTS AND GLORY v1.0 IS HERE!!!Jul 19, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 1.0 coming next week July 19thJul 14, 2018
- v1.0 Progress Update + Control Improvements & MoreFeb 15, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- v1.0 Progress Update + Control Improvements & MoreFeb 15, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- The Butler PatchNov 24, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- The Butler PatchNov 24, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- v0.7.1: Pedro's Grande UpdateOct 5, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- v0.7.1: Pedro's Grande UpdateOct 5, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Leaderboard PatchAug 11, 2017
- Leaderboard PatchAug 11, 2017
- v0.5.4: Big Summer Update #2Aug 10, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- v0.5.4: Big Summer Update #2Aug 10, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Community Vote Results & Retro Runner LevelJul 21, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Music BoxJul 7, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Music BoxJul 7, 2017
- v0.5.2: Big Summer Update #1Jun 22, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- v0.5.2: Big Summer Update #1Jun 22, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Workshop Menu 2.0Apr 8, 2017
- Workshop Menu 2.0Apr 8, 2017
- v0.4.4: Gumsy and Gomar Theme ParkMar 16, 2017
- v0.4.4: Gumsy and Gomar Theme ParkMar 16, 2017
- Settings Menu Patch v2Mar 6, 2017
- Settings Menu Patch v2Mar 6, 2017
- Settings Menu PatchMar 1, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Settings Menu PatchMar 1, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- v0.4.1: Control Customization and New SettingsFeb 25, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- v0.4.1: Control Customization and New SettingsFeb 25, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Day 2 PatchFeb 18, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Day 2 PatchFeb 18, 2017