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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) | – | 84 | 58 |
| Creator reviews (3 tracked) | – | 86 | 2 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 92% | 87 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 94% | 89 | 33 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 93 reviews sampled · 72 total reviews in window · weighted 52.3 up / 3.1 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (146)
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.
- 100
“From great musical and visual presentation, to smooth fluid gameplay and unlockable content, bundled with online co-op play, Streets of Rage 4 is an absolute blast to play. Not disappointing in the least, it's more than just the finest addition to the series; it's the best in the genre, in my opinion.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Streets of Rage 4 is a worthy continuation of the beloved series that has preserved the atmosphere and drive of its predecessors. The developers managed not only to play on the nostalgia of fans, but also to make a modern game that cannot be accused of being too archaic. The project is undoubtedly a must-buy for fans of the genre and all those who appreciate easy-to-learn, but addictive games.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Creators of Streets of Rage 4 decided to forget about innovations and instead made us nostalgic by offering a classic gameplay with minor new features. And that's exactly what a lot of fans wanted.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It's the best kind of retro throwback, reminding us how hard these kinds of games could hit.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“As this sort of game always did, it remains a fairly pointless one-player experience that comes alive when playing with a friend or two. For nostalgic fans of the genre, it will serve up a treat, albeit one that doesn't last all that long.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Streets of Rage 4 is the very best the series has ever been.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“A beautiful art style and a fun soundtrack lay the groundwork for Streets of Rage 4’s fun, free-flowing, surprisingly nuanced combat to make it a worthy entry into the long-dormant, much-revered franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Simply put, this is the return that fans have been waiting for.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“[T]his is the true sequel to the Streets of Rage/Bare Knuckle series that’s a long time coming.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The streets are paved with gold in Streets of Rage 4.”
read full review ↗ - 85
- 100
“Look no further for the top-of-the-line beat-em-up on Switch!”
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Patch history
- STREETS OF RAGE 4 - MAJOR UPDATE AVAILABLE NOW FOR FREE!Mar 10, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- STREETS OF RAGE 4 - GAME STABILITY PATCHDec 13, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- [Linux/macOS] FNA Update, Data Desync FixDec 6, 2021
- [Linux/macOS] FNA UpdateSep 28, 2021
- STREETS OF RAGE 4 - MR. X NIGHTMARE DLC - OUT NOW! (+ PATCHNOTES)Jul 15, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- STREETS OF RAGE 4 - BALANCING PATCHSep 7, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- STREETS OF RAGE 4 - HOTFIXJul 21, 2020
- STREETS OF RAGE 4 - PATCH 05Jul 17, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- STREETS OF RAGE 4 - PATCH 04Jun 10, 2020
- STREETS OF RAGE 4 - PATCH 03May 20, 2020
- STREETS OF RAGE 4 - PATCH 02May 7, 2020
- STREETS OF RAGE 4 - PATCH 01May 1, 2020