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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) | – | 62 | 4 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 82 | 0 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 81% | 75 | 2 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 7 reviews sampled · 5 total reviews in window · weighted 3.9 up / 0.9 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (13)
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.
- 65
“Pretty good game overall with a cool art style and some unique weapons. It does suffer from its very short length (roughly forty minutes) though.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“When it comes to roguelike shooters I’m both a tremendous fan and often a picky critic...”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Juicy Realm has the presentation nailed down, but everything else is merely serviceable. The shooting is fine, and the guns can be wacky, but the roguelike elements are lacking, dampening any reason to replay the game once you beat it. The short length doesn't help things, either, and while co-op is a nice touch, it doesn't extend the game's longevity. It's a fun title while it lasts, but don't be surprised if you quickly forget about it.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“While the gameplay resonates with what roguelike players love and desire, Juicy Realm doesn't do enough to set itself apart from the competition. Still, Juicy Realm is a sweet change of pace from more hardcore roguelikes that warrants a playthrough for those looking for a more casual experience.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“A great gateway game into the top-down shooting roguelite genre.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Juicy realm is a fun and inventive concept for a game, albeit one that might make a scientist cry. Unfortunately this clever idea is implemented with uncreative game design which makes it difficult to come back after one play through.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Adorable graphics and interesting weapons make this roguelike shooter a joy to play.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“All in all, Juicy Realms is a fun little top-down shooter. It’s something that people of all ages who appreciate the genre can enjoy. The game never really becomes too violent or mature, so they’re safe for children to play. But as far as top-down shooters go, there isn’t really much to separate Juicy Realms from all the other top-down shooters to give it its own unique identity. But it’s definitely worth giving a shot.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“What makes Juicy Realm so much fun is how off the wall it all is. Bullet-hellish in its own right, you have enemies that descend upon you from every direction imaginable--and they have quite good aim too! The challenge is definitely there which is something that's essential for twin-stickers.”
read full review ↗ - 55
“The whole time I was playing I felt the PC was the wrong platform for the game. While I don't see myself coming back over and over to play the game at home, it would be a fun game to have on a mobile device. My PC gaming time is spent on more substantial games, but the short levels of Juicy Realm could be played while out and about.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Juicy Realm is a beautiful, colorful game that is full of charm and personality.Anyway, the game is a bit limited, soon you will feel that you are doing the same things over and over with no real progression.It is a good game with good mechanics and weapons variety but it won't last long.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Even with some structural flaws, arising from its mobile nature, Juicy Realm is a fun and charismatic roguelike for those who want quick games, but without any frenzy. Now, if you are a more hardcore fan of the genre, you will end up losing interest and opt for the more intense challenge from other more famous names.”
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cublikefoot
Nindie Spotlight
Worth Playing
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TrueGaming
GameBlast…and 1 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- v3.1.8 update announcement:Sep 19, 2022
- v3.1.2 UpdateJul 23, 2020
- v3.1.1 UpdateJul 3, 2020
- A wild HUGE update has appeared!! New stage, new character and more surprises!Jan 21, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- New mode! New Character! Coming Soon!Nov 20, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Juicy Realm is out on Switch! Thank you all so much for all the support!Nov 7, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- 2.3.0 UpdateAug 23, 2019
- v2.2.1 UpdateJul 15, 2019
- v2.2.0Jun 25, 2019
- Update Version 2.1.1Mar 12, 2019
- Juicy Realm Update Patch v0.1Jan 31, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Welcome to Juicy Realm 2.0Jan 28, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Update News 24th May 2018May 24, 2018
- Update News 11th May 2018May 12, 2018
- Update News 05th May 2018May 5, 2018