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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) | – | 76 | 12 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 871 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 2 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 7 reviews sampled · 3 total reviews in window · weighted 1.9 up / 0 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (31)
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
“There's no doubt Slipstream has issues, but the core gameplay mechanics are fun enough that you may be able to look past them as I could and enjoy some knockoff Out Run.”
read full review ↗ - 90
- 70
“Slipstream's retro design feels a little by-the-numbers to us (its cool 2D/3D visual effect aside), but that's not to say it doesn't pull off the mechanics well. It shouldn't be the first game in your retro racing collection with the likes of Sega Ages Out Run and Horizon Chase Turbo already available, but if you've played through those and are itching for more then you could do a lot worse than this, especially given its modest price.”
read full review ↗ - 67
“There's no doubt a great deal of nostalgia in the arcade racing community for the late 80s and early 90s games like OutRun, Daytona USA, the Cruis'n series, and some others as well...”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The gameplay feels great, with those aforementioned 90-degree drifts requiring you to dance on the analogue sticks delicately, and there’s a lightning fast pace to the action which is trance-inducing. The core course design isn’t particularly inspired, you’re either sliding or going straight, with little variation in between, but the tracks here aren’t supposed to rival the Nurburgring: this is pure nostalgia, with scorching synthesisers and optional scanlines. It’s a tantalising ode to a timeless era of arcade racers, and one we reckon even Yu Suzuki himself would be proud to put his name on.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Slipstream is an excellent throwback to arcade racers of the late 1980s. It may have a limited selection of cars, but it makes up for that with a host of modes, some beautiful vistas, addictive gameplay and a soundtrack that compliments the action on-screen perfectly. If you have any nostalgia for old school racers then at £7.39 you cannot go wrong with this one!”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Despite its simplicity and details in terms of gameplay, Slipstream is a proposal that fulfills its mission, paying homage to OutRun, and has enough detail to make a trip to the past and have a good nostalgic and fun time.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Not only does Slipstream play like a retro racer, it looks like one too”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Echoing the wonder and joy of 90’s arcade racers with a pumping soundtrack, Slipstream is well worth a look if you’re after something full of nostalgia with modern blemishes that bridge the gap between the two eras. And boy it looks good. So, so good.”
read full review ↗ - 74
“Slipstream is without a doubt a more than worthy homage to arcade racing games. Not only an excellent tribute, but a beautiful game in itself, accompanied by a price that justifies the bet. Fans of the genre will not be disappointed, having here another game that will bring them countless sessions of fun, whether solo or with friends.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Even though it is rather late on arriving to the PS5 compared to other platforms, Slipstream makes for a good arcade racing experience. The drifting mechanics take some time to master, but options to tone down the difficulty and drift precision ensure that everyone can make some progress. The presentation is excellent for the most part, and the number of racing modes means that the game has built-in longevity. As a game to play in short bursts, Slipstream is a fun time.”
read full review ↗ - 85
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Patch history
- Slipstream v1.3.1: Audio, Leaderboards, QoLJul 12, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Slipstream v1.3, 5th Anniversary, and something more...May 23, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Slipstream v1.2.4 Now Available - Patch NotesAug 1, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Update: Slipstream v1.2.2-01Feb 20, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- New Year, New Patch: Slipstream v1.2.1 Now AvailableJan 4, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Slipstream v1.2 - Public Release!Sep 15, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Slipstream 1.2 [Beta] is now available!May 23, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- About the 1.2 UpdateDec 22, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Re: Issues with Intel HD Graphics, MaintenanceJan 14, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- v1.1.9, improved controls + other small changesMay 10, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- v1.1.8, tutorial fixedMar 12, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- v1.1.7 update, xbox one controller bug fixedMar 8, 2019
- v1.1.3 - minor bugfixesNov 8, 2018
- Slipstream v1.1 Update AnnouncementOct 28, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Important: Bugfix/Crash at startup update.Jun 3, 2018
- 1.0.2 update: keybindings, new AI/physicsMay 31, 2018
- 1.0.1 patch, compatibility Issues, multiplayerMay 23, 2018