All articles tagged with #steam reviews
Originally Published 2 months ago — by IGN
Battlefield REDSEC has received mostly negative reviews on Steam due to issues like forced challenges affecting Battlefield 6 players, dissatisfaction with map sizes, and lack of solo mode, despite some positive feedback on its gameplay blending mechanics. The game launched with mixed reactions, and ongoing updates aim to address community concerns.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PCGamesN
Bloodlines 2 has received mixed reviews on Steam, with criticism focusing on poor optimization, lack of true sequel elements, and missing features, despite the franchise's popularity. The game is considered more of a VTM: Seattle experience rather than a true Bloodlines successor, but fans still show interest, with a high initial player count.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PCGamesN
Escape From Duckov, a parody game inspired by Tarkov featuring ducks, has unexpectedly become popular due to its fun gameplay, positive reviews, and unique single-player extraction shooter experience, selling 500,000 copies in just four days.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by IGN
Borderlands 4's launch on Steam faced performance issues leading to negative reviews, prompting Gearbox to recommend players keep playing for 15 minutes after changing settings to accurately assess performance improvements, and to optimize graphics with Nvidia tools. Despite a Day 1 patch, older hardware may still struggle, and the game’s success could be impacted by early negative feedback.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Windows Central
Borderlands 4 has launched with strong player numbers but received a 'Mixed' Steam rating due to widespread performance problems on PC, including low framerates and crashes, despite positive critic reviews praising its gameplay improvements. The issues have led to many negative user reviews, overshadowing the game's potential, and players are awaiting patches to resolve these problems.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Kotaku
Oblivion Remastered has received mixed reviews on Steam due to numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, especially after the 1.2 update, leading to disappointment among players.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Kotaku
Peak, a surprise hit in 2025, is a low-cost, four-week-developed climbing simulation game for friends that has gained massive popularity on Steam, praised for its fun, social dynamics, and meme-worthy moments, with over 5 million copies sold and a mostly positive review rating.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Windows Central
Monster Hunter Wilds has received overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam due to poor PC performance, lack of endgame content, and simplified mechanics, leading to a decline in player base and fan disappointment, though future updates may help recover its reputation.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Kotaku
Stellar Blade, a game blending arcade action and Soulslike elements, has received highly positive Steam reviews with over 94% approval, especially praising its music and gameplay, despite some criticisms. The game recently launched on PC with new DLC and updates, and is rumored to be ported to Switch 2. Fans are actively modding the game, including controversial mods, while the developer supports modding freedom. The game is also noted for its success on PS5 and upcoming sequel development.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
Hello Games' No Man's Sky has achieved a 'very positive' rating on Steam, eight years after its initial 'overwhelmingly negative' reception due to unmet expectations and lack of content. The developer has consistently updated the game, gradually improving its rating over the years. This milestone is celebrated by the team and its community, marking a significant turnaround in player sentiment. Hello Games continues to develop No Man's Sky while also working on a new project, Light No Fire.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
Slitterhead, a horror game from the creators of Silent Hill, has received mixed reviews on Steam. While praised for its unique combat mechanics, world design, and nostalgic feel reminiscent of PlayStation 2-era games, some players criticize it for being low-budget and having awkward controls. Despite its indie status and mixed reception, Slitterhead has garnered a "Very Positive" rating, suggesting it may become a cult classic over time.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gamesradar
Andrew Gower, creator of RuneScape, addresses mixed reviews of his new MMO, Brighter Shores, which has a unique professions system that resets with each new episode. This system aims to keep the game engaging for both frequent and casual players by providing a fresh start and preventing content from becoming too easy or difficult. Gower explains that professions from previous episodes remain relevant and interconnected, and the game is being adjusted based on player feedback to improve clarity and rewards.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PC Gamer
Sean Murray, head of Hello Games, celebrated No Man's Sky's 1% improvement in its "All Reviews" rating on Steam, noting the increasing difficulty of earning each point as more reviews are added. With nearly 224,000 reviews, the game's redemption arc and its developer's reputation make an 80% score less existentially important, unlike for more obscure developers. The studio's upcoming RPG, Light No Fire, is anticipated to have a shorter path to acclaim, with Murray's grandiose claims and the game's success already setting high expectations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
The Day Before, a zombie survival MMO developed by Fntastic, has finally been released on Steam after multiple delays and controversies. However, according to the overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews, the game falls far short of expectations. Players criticize it for not delivering on its original promises of an open-world survival MMO, instead resembling a poor imitation of Tom Clancy's The Division. The game is described as lacking depth, with an empty and uninspired world, repetitive gameplay, and numerous missing features. Many reviewers express disappointment and frustration, leading to accusations of the game being a scam. Fntastic has yet to address the negative feedback, but they have been removing pre-release marketing content from their YouTube channel.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Destructoid
The Day Before, a new game launched on Steam, is receiving a rough start with around 1900 negative reviews out of 2200. Users are reporting server connection issues, performance problems, and malfunctioning settings menus. Some claim it is not a survival game as advertised but an extraction shooter. Positive reviews include one user promising to eat spoonfuls of mayonnaise for every like, leading to demands for video evidence. The game's troubled launch follows delays and a trademark dispute. It is currently available on PC via Early Access, with console versions expected later.