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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) | – | 60 | 4 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 15 | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 97% | 93 | 38 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 1 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 2 reviews sampled · 1 total reviews in window · weighted 1.2 up / 0 down · computed 5h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (11)
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
“Thy Sword is a good platformer with many controls that need time to get familiarized with. Once you get past that, the gameplay is pretty fun. This is one to go back to once in a while.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“While there are undoubtedly higher-profile roguelikes on the platforms, this is still a fun one.”
read full review ↗ - 63
“Throwback-style games are always a mixed bag for me...”
read full review ↗ - 80
“In building upon the foundations of predecessors, like Barbarian and Golden Axe, Thy Sword offers a pleasant throwback to the roguelike nature of arcade titles.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“I am far more accustomed to playing games where my character is equipped with a gun than a sword, so it’s fair to say that Thy Sword is not the typical type of game that I choose. So, was it good to get out of my comfort zone, or did I find myself longing to get back to more familiar ground?”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Exploring Thy Sword requires only a few hours. It is a pity that the game does not have much content to offer or a more robust experience.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Thy Sword will entertain those looking for a classic game like those of 30 years ago: simple, comfortable to play, bosses and mode for two players.”
read full review ↗ - 72
“Despite the short length and little replayability, Thy Sword is a charming action title that is highly recommended for those looking for a more simple experience that is nonetheless fun and rewarding.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Thy Sword is a platform/hack and slasher that offers up some classic arcade style action with good game mechanics and a well-pitched level of challenge.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Thy Sword feels more like a follower than a leader in the fantasy game and roguelike space. It does not do anything bad, but it does not do anything out of the ordinary either.”
read full review ↗ - –
“Thy Sword accomplishes what it set out to do, a retro platformer that leans heavily on nostalgia. It's a bit generic though and misses a lot of opportunities do something cool.”
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peppagePatch history
- Thy Sword gets update! New content and features.May 25, 2018