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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) | – | 64 | 4 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 90% | 84 | 475 |
| 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) · 3 reviews sampled · 1 total reviews in window · weighted 1.6 up / 0 down · computed 10h 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.
- 60
“The story is interesting and giving the FPS nature of Battlezone: Combat Commander, it feels much more 'personal' given the unique hybrid aspect of the game. The strategy elements and the FPS parts do not stack up to modern conventions, but are sufficient enough to work. The real appeal is the fact that this is a hybrid of two very different genres and, while not perfect, considering its 20 year age, it is worth checking out of if this mixture sounds appealing, as the story is indeed fun to experience.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Battlezone: Combat Commander is a good remaster of a good game, but neither parts are perfect.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“If you played Battlezone: Combat Commander back in the day, I'm sure you'll appreciate the work done here to bring it back though I'm not entirely sure it'll grab too many new players.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“A great game in its time, but one that has not aged well enough for it to stand up today with just updated visuals, especially when the cutscenes are omitted from that update.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“An excellent remaster of an unappreciated classic from the PC's golden age, whose unique mix of genres seems more novel than ever.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“We'll just say that Battlezone Combat Commander is a remaster that gives with one hand and takes away with another, which makes it very difficult to completely fall in love with. But it’s not for everyone and that’s ok. This game deserves its second chance and it’s been made for those who’ve stuck with it since the beginning. This is their reward for years of patience and perseverance. In Battlezone Combat Commander they are going to find exactly what they’re looking for and it will have been well worth the wait.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Battlezone: Combat Commander is a relic of its time. It's clear this is a love letter to fans of the original, a nicer way to play a game plagued with some unfortunate problems back when it was released. A.I. is okay. The story takes a while to get going. Some of the mechanics are clunky, and the presentation is basic apart from improved unit models and environments. Even though it wasn't quite as unique for its time as its reputation might claim, it has a level of complexity and strategy present that's not shared by its predecessors and very much stands tall, even today. I found it an enjoyable romp and feel it is definitely worth a look for RTS fans who want to try something a little different.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Overall, the game is nice and is very interesting. I enjoyed playing it and would definitely recommend it to my friends. It's worth it. If you're ready to ride some ships, build stations, and explore space terrains, then go check this game out!”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Battlezone: Combat Commander is a Wing Commander-like experience in a tank. It features a neat story, updated graphics, and some gameplay that might not quite achieve the longevity of entertainment that it desires. It does contain some interesting features to try and keep the gamer engaged, but depending on expectations of the gamer will equal out to whether that engagement holds up.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Just like Rogue Trooper Redux and the recent Age of Empires remaster, the focus has been almost entirely on upgrading visuals instead of the gameplay. As a result, Battlezone: Combat Commander still feels like a game released nearly 20 years ago.”
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God is a GeekPatch history
- Battlezone: Combat Commander Patch 29/05/2019May 29, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Beta Branch for Pubic Testing and Patch NotesMay 21, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 2.0.180Jul 27, 2018
- Patch Notes 2.0.178Jul 25, 2018
- Patch Notes 2.0.177Jul 17, 2018
- Patch Notes 2.0.140Apr 3, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 2.0.140Apr 3, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 2.0.133Mar 15, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 2.0.133Mar 15, 2018
- Upcoming Patch InfoMar 6, 2018
- Upcoming Patch InfoMar 6, 2018
- Battlezone: Combat Commander Patch 2.0.131Mar 5, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Battlezone: Combat Commander Patch 2.0.131Mar 5, 2018
- Patch coming soonMar 5, 2018
- Patch coming soonMar 5, 2018