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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 | 21 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 97% | 93 | 645 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 87% | 81 | 7 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 90.6, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 1,314 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 13, 2026) · 6 reviews sampled · 7 total reviews in window · weighted 3.1 up / 0.5 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (24)
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
“BROK the InvestiGator is a fantastic animated detective adventure game that masterfully combines point-and-click and beat ’em up elements. The game also successfully sets its deep story in a dystopian world, featuring well-written characters. The game offers over ten different endings that aren’t just about good versus evil; each one reflects the consequences of your actions throughout the entire gameplay. Plus, it’s entirely up to you whether you play through the entire game without resorting to violence or use your fists to get information. The graphics, reminiscent of animated works from the late ’90s, along with the smooth controls, are also a highlight. The only thing that slightly detracts from the game is the dialogue, which can sometimes feel a bit stilted.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Brok the Investigator is a true original. It's a hodge-podge of point-and-click, side-scrolling beat-'em-up, visual novel, and find-the-object. Most of the time, these disparate ideas sit slightly awkwardly alongside one another, but despite a slow start we did eventually feel a little spark and the whole thing became more than the sum of its parts. It's all the more impressive given that it's just the second game from a one-person studio. Graphic adventure fans should absolutely consider thoughtfully pointing and clicking it onto their wishlist, or just drop-kicking the heck out of the buy button.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“BROK the InvestiGator is a bold and explosive burst of 90s nostalgia that plumb the depths of the adventure game genre for its best ideas and piles them, one on top of the other, for an unforgettable thrill ride. While it may slightly disappoint as an action game or a playable cartoon, it may just earn a place in the graphic adventure game canon.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“For anyone yet to pick up this great title by COWCAT, I highly recommend not sitting on it. It may not be the most multifaceted of games, nor the most strenuous, but it has plenty of heart and a ton of character, the story is solid and the investigations are fun to solve. At roughly 14+ hours to complete, it doesn’t require a large commitment, so you can continue to grind those Battlepasses (looking at you, Overwatch!) and then wind down at the end of the day with our resident reptilian, BROK the InvestiGator!”
read full review ↗ - 60
“I certainly respect the desire to create something different and the courage to tell a story with challenging themes, but I don’t feel like the game's components ever quite mesh and work together well.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Mixing together multiple genre feels results in a less traditional take on a point-and-click adventure”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Brok the InvestiGator sets you up with frustrating questions and then leaves them hanging. It even throws in sequel bait just to tease. There are multiple endings, but it feels like they got dropped in without much thought, leaving a feeling of wanting more. The blend of genres is a beauty, hitting those noir thriller tropes while revelling in chaotic fun. Truth be told, it falls short of tying it all together in a way that satisfies.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Brok the InvestiGator is a wonderful point and click game with beat-em-up elements that I absolutely adore. Aside from some minor issues with combat and the ending sequence, this game is truly one of my favorites of 2022. In fact, this family friendly game kept me engaged throughout my whole playthrough enough to put it at the top. Brok is definitely a contender for game of the year and I give it a high 9 out of 10!”
read full review ↗ - 90
“BROK the InvestiGator is a beautiful-looking game with great voice acting and a more profound and complex story than you usually find in a point-and-click game. It is challenging and will work your brain; luckily, the ads you discover hidden in the levels can be used for hints!”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Brok the InvestiGator is, at its core, a solid adventure game. However, it suffers from plain writing and weird atmosphere and doesn't quite stick the landing.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“I didn’t think the combination of point-and-click and brawler gameplay would work, but BROK the InvestiGator smashed all my cautious expectations. Also, it is a refreshingly original game that provides flexibility to the player, whether you want to enjoy it casually or prefer a more challenging experience. I myself have become a bit tired of the point-and-click genre, but BROK changed my mind. This is thanks to the creativity and multiple ways to tackle the game’s puzzles. This is probably one of the few games in this genre I see myself easily returning to again. BROK is brilliant overall and easily a contender for Game of the Year. Do not miss this one. If you still need convincing, there is a free demo prologue to try on Steam.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“As a whole, Brok the InvestiGator is a must-play title for those who find themselves drawn toward compelling characters, points, clicks, or clever criminal investigations. While COWCAT succeeds in making the first Punch & Click, it’s clear that the game’s point-and-click nature and Investigations took priority over the game’s brawling combat, and nonsensical segments bring it down just a bit. Yet, Brok the InvestiGator’s one-two punch of a colorful aesthetic mixed with bleak themes outshines the bad, with the true champion coming in the form of Brok and Graff’s relationship at the end of the day.”
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Patch history
- UPDATE 1.5.6.3Aug 20, 2026
- UPDATE 1.5.6.2Aug 19, 2026
- UPDATE 1.5.6.1Aug 15, 2026
- UPDATE 1.5.6 - BRAWL BAR UPDATE! CHALLENGES PACK #2Aug 13, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE 1.5.5.5 - Turkish translation!Jul 9, 2026
- UPDATE BROK: FIRST HAT - 1.03Jun 18, 2026
- UPDATE 1.5.5.1Dec 27, 2025
- UPDATE 1.5.4.9Nov 29, 2025
- UPDATE 1.5.4.8Nov 24, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE 1.5.4.7Nov 11, 2025
- UPDATE 1.5.4.6Nov 9, 2025
- UDPATE 1.5.4.5Nov 8, 2025
- UPDATE 1.5.4.4 - CHALLENGES PACK #1Oct 30, 2025
- UPDATE 1.5.4.2 - Character mods new featuresOct 10, 2025
- UPDATE 1.5.4.1Sep 26, 2025
- UPDATE 1.5.4 - Arcade machine game "Atlasian Madness" added!Sep 25, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE 1.5.3.9Sep 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE 1.5.3.8Aug 31, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE 1.5.3.7Aug 26, 2025
- UPDATE 1.5.3.6Aug 22, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE 1.5.3.5Aug 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE 1.5.3.4 - Achievements for THE BRAWL BAR added!Aug 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE 1.5.3.3Aug 15, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- UPDATE 1.5.3.2Aug 14, 2025
- UPDATE 1.5.3.1Aug 14, 2025
- UPDATE 1.5.3Aug 13, 2025
- UPDATE 1.5.2Aug 10, 2025
- UPDATE 1.5.0 - Road To The Brawl BarJul 20, 2025
- UPDATE 1.4.8.1Apr 13, 2025
- UPDATE 1.4.7.7Dec 22, 2024
- UPDATE 1.4.7.6Oct 19, 2024
- UPDATE 1.4.7.5Jun 22, 2024
- UPDATE 1.4.7.4Jun 10, 2024
- UPDATE 1.4.7.3Jun 4, 2024
- UPDATE 1.4.7.2Mar 21, 2024
- UPDATE 1.4.7.1Feb 20, 2024
- UPDATE 1.4.7Feb 16, 2024
…and 26 earlier patch announcements.