· 2026-09-24
Crimson Moon Review Aggregation — Steam, Metacritic, PlayStation Store, Press Scores
Aggregate review scores and sentiment for Crimson Moon across Steam, Metacritic, PlayStation Store, and major press outlets, as of launch week.
Crimson Moon Review Aggregation
A consolidated view of how Crimson Moon is being received across platforms and press. For the deep dive into what players are actually saying, see Steam Review Themes and Community Sentiment.
Scoreboard (as of Sept 24, 2026)
| Platform / outlet | Score | Sample size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Steam** | ~59% positive (Mixed) | 2,591 reviews | Up from 23% at launch; trending positive post-1.0.1 |
| **Metacritic** | 73 / 100 | 5 critics | Mixed-to-positive from press |
| **PlayStation Store** | 4.46 / 5 stars | 576 ratings | Stronger than Steam — controller play is well-received |
| **CGMagazine** | 8 / 10 | Single review | "Infectious roguelike + soulslike combo" |
| **CG Magazine review** | (full text cited) | Single review | Launch-day press piece |
Sentiment trends over time
Week 1 (Sept 1-7, 2026)
- Steam positive: 23% — driven by missing keybinding, missing mouse sensitivity, FOV, camera
- Top complaints: PC settings gaps, lock-on camera, ultrawide support
- Top praises: combat feel, art direction, music, $19.99 price point
Week 2 (Sept 8-14, 2026)
- Steam positive: 59% — Patch 1.0.0.1 (Sept 3) and Hotfix 1.0.1 (Sept 12) shipped the most-cited fixes
- Top remaining complaints: ultrawide support (still unfixed), FOV slider (still deferred), some co-op crossplay edge cases
- Top sustained praises: co-op experience, art, music, $19.99 value
Week 3+ (Sept 15+, 2026)
- Sentiment stabilizing — post-Hotfix 1.0.1, the negative-review pipeline has thinned
- Patch 1.0.2 expected — should address remaining co-op / crossplay edge cases
- Free content update teased — likely to drive a sentiment bump when shipped
What reviewers praise
Per Steam Review Themes clustering of 499 English reviews:
| Theme | Positive share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Combat feel | 89% | "Best in class" — soulslike + roguelike |
| Art direction | 88% | Gothic Renaissance aesthetic, consistent across screens |
| Music / soundtrack | 84% | Heavy-metal framing, dark ambient |
| $19.99 price point | 82% | Praised even inside negative reviews |
| Co-op experience | 78% | Where most positive reviews come from |
| Controller play | 85% | Lowest negative share of any topic |
| Build variety | 75% | Classless system praised for freedom |
What reviewers complain about
| Theme | Negative share | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide support | 63% | Not yet addressed |
| Camera on large bosses | 47% | ✅ Fixed in Hotfix 1.0.1 |
| Missing keybinding (pre-Patch 1.0.0.1) | 38% | ✅ Fixed |
| Mouse sensitivity (pre-Patch 1.0.0.1) | 31% | ✅ Fixed |
| Co-op progression loss (pre-Hotfix 1.0.1) | 28% | ✅ Fixed |
| FOV slider missing | 22% | ❌ Deferred |
| Save corruption | 18% | ✅ Mitigated (rolling backup) |
| Egregore boss crash | 12% | ✅ Fixed |
Press coverage (selected)
Per Official Sources and the Press reviews mirror:
- CGMagazine (Sept 1): 8/10 — "Infectious roguelike + soulslike combo"
- TechPowerUp: launch coverage citing $19.99 / $29.99 Deluxe pricing
- Insider Gaming: GDC 2026 hands-on with David Lesperance (Game Director) and Oliver Regueiro (Art Director)
- Seasoned Gaming: hands-on preview
- IGN: launch coverage
- Gematsu: PS5 exclusive content coverage
- Vice: Aug 4 coverage of release date reveal
Critical caveats
This wiki does not generate scores — we aggregate from primary sources. Where two sources disagree, both are shown. Reviews and ratings shift quickly in launch week; this page is updated manually when notable changes occur.
Related
- Steam Review Themes — per-theme clustering
- Community Sentiment — sentiment over time
- Official Sources — full press list
- Official Trailers — 14 official videos
- Known Issues & Fixes — what's been patched
Confirmed by
- Steam store page ↗ — Steam review %
- Metacritic page (cited via crimsonmoonguide.online)
- PlayStation Store page (cited via crimsonmoonguide.online)
- CGMagazine review (cited via Steam News ↗)
- Steam Review Themes — community complaint clustering
Published: 2026-09-24