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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) | – | 86 | 17 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 91% | 85 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 82 | 19 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 87 | 300 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 1, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 148 total reviews in window · weighted 66.3 up / 5.3 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (16)
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.
- 95
“It’s easy to see the amount of care that went into Gravity Circuit; it’s a fantastic love letter to the Mega Man franchise, it plays very well, has a surprisingly good plot and features some fantastic character designs. I really want to see more of this game in the future, be it in a DLC or sequel.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“An outstanding retro-infused 2D action platformer on Nintendo Switch”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Gravity Circuit is an outstanding 2D action platformer that deserves more attention. This game is an easy recommendation for fans of classic Mega Man games. It's hard to go wrong with fun stages, great bosses, a catchy soundtrack, and an awesome sense of style.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Gravity Circuit is one of the best Mega Man-esque retro platformers released in recent memory, even if we aren’t so desperate for new games stemming from Capcom or lookalikes as we were back in 2016. This is everything Mighty No. 9 wanted to be, but failed to deliver: it looks the part, it sounds great, controls like a dream, it’s brutally challenging, and most importantly, it still manages to stand out on its own, all thanks to some excellent art direction and a handful of unique elements.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Gravity Circuit is a damn good time. Although it doesn't really do anything particularly original, it molds concepts taken from its many inspirations in fresh and smart ways. It wears its heart on its sleeve and is better off for doing so. From the moment I first took control of Kai in the tutorial, I knew the game was gonna be something great. After the hours it took to beat it, the game has thoroughly proven me right. It's brisk, immeasurably satisfying, and one of the best platformers I've played all year.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Again we turn to the indie game devs in order to get a game that is this polished and satisfying to control. Gravity Circuit is really guilty of false advertising: It's way flashier and way more satisfying than what the store page description is telling you. Truly one of the best games of 2023.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Gravity Circuit contains the best parts of the SNES-era of 2D action platforming without the artificial difficulty spikes and frustrations. Its combat is fluid, easy to pick up, and exciting to master. Its pacing ramps up with the player. Its music is a nostalgia bomb of high-energy and synthetic charm. Yes, it’s a short play, but it contains enough content to satisfy most players and get them hooked into using Kai’s hookshot over, over, and over again. If this doesn’t sound like a love letter to retro platforming, I don’t know what will.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Gravity Circuit redefines the 2D platforming action genre with attention put on melee action systems that benefit all other aspects of the experience. Your skills are constantly being pushed to the test, but you aren’t allowed to get too comfortable as new abilities are unlocked with ever-changing level gimmicks keeping you on your toes. One look at this game in action, and it’s no surprise that it’s a must-play release of 2023.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Gravity Circuit takes inspiration from Mega Man X to create a retro robotic adventure that goes beyond the nostalgic to deliver an exhilarating 2D action platformer with the fluidity suited to a modern audience. The game builds each point competently, from the well-told story to the energetic music and customizable moves to the player's taste.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Short but packing a hell of a wallop, Gravity Circuit delivers on most of what fans of Mega Man X and Zero would want out of a fast, challenging 2D platformer.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A solid 2D action game that pays homage to the Mega Man franchise”
read full review ↗ - 75
“A trip to the past with contemporary touches. Pure platformer that will delight fans of the genre, but will taste little to those looking for an experience full of diversity in the levels and one on one battles. Despite its monotony, the action and customization are extremely satisfying for the player.”
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Niche Gamer
PS3Blog.net
Final Weapon
WayTooManyGames
NookGaming
Digital Chumps
Noisy Pixel
PSX Brasil
CGMagazine
PS4Blog.net
NaviGames…and 4 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.2.2Jun 1, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Alternate Linux branchOct 25, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.2.1Sep 10, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.2.0cJun 28, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.2.0bMay 23, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.2.0aMay 15, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.2.0, and Publisher Sale!May 13, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.1.1a (out of beta)!Mar 15, 2024
- Gravity Circuit - Open Beta Patch 1.1.1aMar 11, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Open Beta Patch 1.1.1Feb 27, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.1.0dJan 8, 2024
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.1.0cJan 4, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.1.0bDec 28, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.1.0aDec 23, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.1.0Dec 22, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.0.8Oct 3, 2023
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.0.7aAug 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.0.7Aug 8, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.0.6Jul 21, 2023
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.0.5Jul 17, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Gravity Circuit - Patch 1.0.4Jul 14, 2023significant · resets scoring window