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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) | – | 68 | 44 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 58% | 59 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 70% | 67 | 22 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 63 reviews sampled · 64 total reviews in window · weighted 30.9 up / 13.1 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (83)
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
“Warhammer: Chaosbane is mediocre game that can be fun to play in co-op with friends and then forget forever. Or try to master it alone, suffering from monotony и boring plot. The most desperate fans of the genre and the universe of Warhammer can try, but better on sale. And for the rest - just pass by.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Warhammer: Chaosbane feels like a classic Diablo clone. Atmosphere and story is done perfectly, unfortunately the dueling system is not interesting enough to attract you for longer period of time. Actually, the game doesn't even work for a long time, because it crashes. Quite often.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Warhammer: Chaosbane has a solid gameplay core, but that's not enough to become an interesting game.”
read full review ↗ - 20
“Even the few inventive stretches of the game are ultimately driven into the ground by a punishing sense of repetition.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Warhammer: Chaosbane is a pretty casual hack’n’slash for players unfamiliar with the genre. The game looks pretty, but it's far too easy and repetitive, with a rather shallow storyline. Perhaps in time, Chaosbane will become better due to planned DLCs, but it looks like a considerable investment. It's a pity that we received another mediocre Warhammer game, cause it was very promising at launch.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Warhammer: Chaosbane Slayer Edition may not be for everyone. It is a grind-based dungeon crawler that relies on the ability to endlessly run through dungeons, earn better loot, and repeat against harder and stronger enemies. For those looking for an enriching story in the world of Warhammer Fantasy there isn't much to see, which is a shame, but the enjoyment here is based on buying into the gameplay loop. It may wear thin for some, while being a treasure for those who seek nothing but the menial grind of repetitive dungeon-crawling and looting for that never-ending quest of creating the optimal build. While this won't earn any accolades on the PlayStation 5, this is hardly a title to gloss over, and is worth checking out at the least.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Warhammer: Chaosbane is a solid ARPG, of that there is little doubt. The combat, character classes, variety of enemies, and fun boss battles makes for an enjoyable experience. There are some issues with the game - bad voice acting, movement hinderances, and some graphical hiccups.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“You get a solid game, improved via horsepower, and treated by the devs with additional content and updates in response to feedback.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Warhammer: Chaosbane takes all the right cues from the giants of the action RPG genre while at the same time implementing a few neat tricks of its own.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Repetitive, meandering, and streamlined to a fault, Warhammer: Chaosbane lacks the depth to keep you invested well past the shallow endgame. It's a shame given the rich lore and enemy design.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“This Diablo clone shares many of the mechanics with the famous dungeon-'em-up, but scarcely manages to execute them with the anywhere close to the same degree of quality. The moment to moment gameplay is where Warhammer: Chaosbane falls shortest, offering a loop that is neither fun nor addictive by any recognisable measure thanks to dull combat and disappointing loot. There's little reason to recommend Warhammer: Chaosbane in a world in which Diablo III exists, which is the world we currently live in, so we're not recommending it.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Warhammer: Chaosbane has the potential to be a top tier action RPG in the likes of Diablo, Torchlight, and Grim Dawn, but as it stands now, it is a fun 10 hours with the endgame content being watered down.”
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GameMAG
INDIANTVCZ
3DNews
Slant Magazine
GRYOnline.pl
Cubed3
Nexus Hub
Prima Games
Gaming on PC
PC Invasion
Push Square
ZTGD…and 71 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Slayer Edition - Bug Fix PatchNov 30, 2020
- Warhammer: Chaosbane - Slayer Edition Patch NotesNov 10, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Tower of Chaos Patch NotesMay 28, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- The Forges Are Open - Keela Comes To Chaosbane!Mar 10, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Tomb King DLC - Patch NotesDec 17, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- October Update Now Live!Oct 29, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- September Update (1.08)Sep 25, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Update Preview: Legendary Rank SystemSep 18, 2019
- Chaosbane Matching Improvement Update - (1.06)Aug 12, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Dev Look - Matchmaking + Multiplayer ImprovementsAug 2, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Invasion Hotfix 3 (1.05)Jun 24, 2019
- Invasion Hotfix 2 & Invasion Notes (1.04)Jun 21, 2019
- Invasion Patch Hotfix 2 & Invasion Notes (1.04)Jun 21, 2019
- Invasion Patch Hotfix (1.03)Jun 20, 2019
- Warhammer: Chaosbane - Invasion Patch Notes (1.02)Jun 19, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Invasion Patch Delayed - Coming Next Week With New Items + More ContentJun 13, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Additional FREE Post-Launch Content Updates - NEW Class, NEW ZoneJun 7, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- New Endgame Mode Added Next Week + Pre-Patch NotesJun 6, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Day 1 - Developer UpdateJun 4, 2019
- Warhammer: Chaosbane - Launch F.A.QMay 31, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- Warhammer Chaosbane - Beta ImprovementsApr 18, 2019significant · resets scoring window