All articles tagged with #steam reviews
Borderlands 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, which adds the Vault Hunter C4SH, is priced at $29.99 / £26.99 and has drawn widespread criticism as a short story pack rather than a full expansion, reflected in a mostly negative Steam review average and cautious player spending across launch.
Crimson Desert debuts with high player counts but players complain about confusing button mappings and sluggish gameplay, prompting refund chatter amid mixed reviews and post-launch DRM updates.
Highguard’s launch was marred by immediate Steam review bombing, with ratings turning from extremely negative to mixed as players finally could judge the game; the piece argues the incident reveals flaws in Steam’s review system—especially for free‑to‑play titles—while noting a higher approval rate among players who played longer. It calls for reforms to curb manipulation, such as hours‑based gating or decoupling reviews from discoverability, suggesting Valve may need to update its system in response to this controversy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.