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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 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 449 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 78 | 3 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 72% | 68 | 1 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 3 reviews sampled · 1 total reviews in window · weighted 0.4 up / 0.2 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (19)
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.
- 80
- 70
“The comparisons to Nintendo's much-loved Metroid franchise might seem excessive, but A Robot Named Fight makes little effort to differentiate itself from the source material it has been inspired by. What it does manage to do is provide endless replay value with its procedural generated platform action, unique items and large variety of enemies. The co-op mode is also a welcomed inclusion. The trade-off here, as mentioned, is no real story or character development beyond the basics to motivate you to save the day and the repetitive nature associated with permadeath. If you can look past this, what's on offer is a satisfying alternative to the space adventures of Samus.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Regardless of some quirks and small issues A Robot Named Fight is plain brilliant and consistently pulls me into a “just one more run” mentality with ease. To a degree feeling like a new Metroid-ish chapter full of exploration and surprises every time you play makes it pretty unique and consistently challenging. Of course people who are less accustomed to the way roguelikes switch things up every time may struggle with this, though since the seed is shown for every run you do you could opt to keep entering it so you could play the same instance repeatedly. Truly taking the Metroid experience to the next level, A Robot Named Fight is easy to recommend to anyone who was ever a fan of the original series.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A Robot Named Fight! is an interesting take on two established genres. While it doesn't result in total success due to occasionally troublesome controls and some balancing problems that can cause the game to feel like it's lacking variety, it's still enjoyable enough that you will want to replay it multiple times to see what else can be discovered.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A Robot Named Fight is an interesting roguelike, combining that genre's pros and cons with what's essentially a Super Metroid framework. While I suspect your mileage may vary, I can't deny that it's a fun, if imperfect, experience.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“A Robot Named Fight is a fun experience that can either be played for short bursts or huge multiple hour gaming sessions, either way this game is very fun is highly replayable.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Despite its ridiculous name, A Robot Named Fight! could be a sleeper hit. It made a bad first impression for me, but over time it grew on me with the things it did ever so right. It even blends two genres that theoretically shouldn't fit together, yet somehow in this context and with the clever implementation of its gadgets, a far more enjoyable experience. It's by no means perfect, but with great ideas it deserves at least a look for yourself.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A Robot Named Fight is a procedurally generated Metroidvania with roguelite elements in which you will be able to slowly but surely make some progress with every new run you do. The variety of enemies, items and bosses and the randomization will keep you playing over and over without ever having the same experience twice. If you're a fan of the 2D Metroidvania genre and are up for trying something different, then be sure to check this one out on Nintendo Switch since I'm sure you won't be disappointed!”
read full review ↗ - 73
“A Robot Named Fight! is extremely fun and rewarding when you win, but frustrating when you lose. It's a game meant for more hardcore gamers, and reflects that in its gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Overall, I was quite impressed with A Robot Named Fight. It provided a healthy challenge, tons of unexpected variety and just enough exploration to satisfy fans of the genre. It’s clear to me that Matt truly understands the factors that make this genre great, and did his level best to include all of them in this, his very first game. While the base journey is pretty short, the various achievements and the need to find everything keeps me playing. I would venture that even Sundered, another fantastic Metroidvania with random generation, isn’t quite so adept at procedural generation as this one. For only $9.99 (or 25% cheaper for the next few days) this game is one any Metroidvania fan should own. I can only hope that it does well in sales, since I’d love to see it make its way to other consoles, as well as maybe getting some DLC. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go and beat the Megabeast for the third time and finish getting 100% of those achievements!”
read full review ↗ - 73
“A decent attempt at recreating the magic of the Metroidvania genre, A Robot Named Fight! deserves a shot from fans of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“If you have been itching for a Metroidvania game with a good sense of humor and a new level of challenge, A Robot Named Fight is worth the investment of time. Your metal will be tested as you throw a lot of robots at a ton of meat, but the Megabeast must be vanquished and its secrets must be revealed - in at least one of its multiple endings!”
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Patch history
- Patch 1.6.1.37: Security FixOct 19, 2025
- Patch Notes 1.6.1.35Jul 15, 2022
- Three-Year Anniversary UpdateSep 7, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- 1.6.0.32 Beta Now Live!Aug 7, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Rock Hard Update! (New Alternate Area Unlocked: The Crystal Mines)Dec 16, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Crystal Mines Update BetaNov 23, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- 4 Player Co-op Support and a new Deathmatch map!Jun 28, 2019
- Patch Notes 1.4.0.26Jun 28, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- BIG WET UPDATE IS HERE (1.4.0.25)May 24, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- 1.4.0.25 Patch NotesMay 24, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- 1.4.0.25 is up on Beta! (+A Word of Caution)Apr 28, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- 1.3.0.24 - Some Small ChangesDec 21, 2018
- Patch Notes 1.3.0.24Dec 21, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- LOCAL 4-PLAYER SPLIT SCREEN DEATHMATCH!Nov 26, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.3.0.23 - Deathmatch UpdateNov 26, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.2.0.21 - Bug Fixes / OptimizationsJul 6, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- A new area has been unearthed! The Forest SlumsJun 29, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.2.0.20 - The Forest SlumsJun 29, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 1.1.2.19 Released! New seeded run menu!May 3, 2018
- Patch Notes 1.1.2.19May 3, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Another Patch!?! (1.1.2.18)Mar 30, 2018
- Another Patch!?! (1.1.2.18)Mar 30, 2018
- 1.1.2.18 Patch Notes (Bug Fixes)Mar 30, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 1.1.2.18 Patch Notes (Bug Fixes)Mar 30, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.1.2.16 - Bug Fixes and PolishMar 24, 2018
- Patch Notes 1.1.2.16 - Bug Fixes and PolishMar 24, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 1.1.2.15 is Live (small patch, shrine tweaks and bug fixes)Mar 19, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 1.1.2.15 is Live (small patch, shrine tweaks and bug fixes)Mar 19, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.1.2.15Mar 19, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.1.2.15Mar 19, 2018
- Patch 1.1.2.14 (Shrines) is live and the game has been out for 6 months!Mar 7, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.1.2.14 (Shrines) is live and the game has been out for 6 months!Mar 7, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.1.2.14Mar 7, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.1.2.14Mar 7, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 1.1.2.14 Now On Beta Branch! Shrines? Price Increase?Mar 3, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 1.1.2.14 Now On Beta Branch! Shrines? Price Increase?Mar 3, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 1.1.1.13 Hot FixesDec 27, 2017
- 1.1.1.13 Hot FixesDec 27, 2017
- Smol Update (1.1.1.13)Dec 22, 2017
- Smol Update (1.1.1.13)Dec 22, 2017
…and 20 earlier patch announcements.