The Relic: First Guardian Metacritic – How to Find, Read, and Interpret Reviews Before Launch

Step-by-step guide to finding and understanding The Relic: First Guardian Metacritic scores, user ratings, and review summaries before the July 31, 2026 release.

Overview

This guide explains how to locate, read, and interpret The Relic: First Guardian Metacritic page. As of July 28, 2026, the game has not yet been released (launch is July 31, 2026), so no critic or user reviews are available. This guide walks you through what the Metacritic page currently shows, what to expect at launch, and how to use the page to make informed purchasing decisions.

Direct Outcome: After following this guide, you will be able to navigate the Metacritic page for The Relic: First Guardian, understand its current state, and know exactly when and how to check for new reviews and ratings.

Prerequisites

A web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
Internet connection
Basic familiarity with Metacritic (optional)
No account required to view scores or reviews

Steps

1. Access the Official Metacritic Page

Navigate to the official Metacritic page for The Relic: First Guardian using the URL:
https://www.metacritic.com/game/the-relic-first-guardian/

Failure Recovery: If the page does not load, verify the URL spelling. As of July 28, 2026, this is the correct URL. If Metacritic restructures its site, search “The Relic: First Guardian Metacritic” in a search engine to find the updated link.

2. Understand the Current Page State

Upon loading, the page displays:

Score Summary Section: Shows “tbd” (to be determined) for critic and user scores, with 0% in all categories (Positive, Mixed, Negative). This is expected before launch.
Game Summary: A short description: “In this action RPG, you embark on a heroic adventure to save the world in the dark as the last guardian. The once-prosperous Arsiltus was swallowed up by the void created by the destruction of the great relic and transformed into the land of death. Now your mission is to find the pieces of the broken great relic and close the void.”
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, Nintendo Switch 2.
Initial Release Date: July 31, 2026.
Developer: Project Cloud Games.

Failure Recovery: If any of this information is missing or incorrect, it may indicate a temporary server issue or cached version. Refresh the page or clear your browser cache.

3. Monitor for New Reviews After Launch

After July 31, 2026, the page will update. To check:

Critic Reviews: Look for the “Critic Reviews” section. It will show a numeric score (0-100) and a color-coded rating (Green = Positive, Yellow = Mixed, Red = Negative). Click “See All Reviews” to read individual critic write-ups.
User Reviews: Scroll to “User Reviews.” This section shows an average user score (0-10) and a breakdown by percentage. Click “See All Ratings” to read user comments.

Failure Recovery: If reviews do not appear within 24 hours of launch, Metacritic may be delayed. Check the game’s Steam page (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2827820/The_Relic_First_Guardian/) or the publisher’s site (https://perpgames.com/game/relic/) for alternative review aggregations.

4. Interpret the Scores

Critic Score: A score of 75-100 generally indicates favorable reviews; 50-74 indicates mixed; below 50 indicates negative.
User Score: A score of 7.0-10 indicates positive user sentiment; 4.0-6.9 indicates mixed; below 4.0 indicates negative.
Note: Early reviews may be from a small number of critics. Wait for at least 10-15 critic reviews and 50+ user ratings for a reliable picture.

Failure Recovery: If scores seem unusually high or low, read a sample of reviews to understand the reasoning. Look for common praise or criticism across multiple reviews.

Common Mistakes

Checking too early: Before July 31, 2026, the page will show no scores. Do not interpret “tbd” as a negative sign.
Ignoring the sample size: A score based on 2 reviews is not statistically meaningful. Wait for more data.
Confusing critic and user scores: They are calculated differently and reflect different perspectives. Compare both.
Not reading reviews: A numeric score alone does not tell you why a game is praised or criticized. Always read at least a few full reviews.

Advanced Tips

Set up a page monitor: Use a free browser extension (e.g., Distill Web Monitor) to automatically check the Metacritic page for changes. Set it to check every 6-12 hours after launch.
Check the “Best Games of 2026 So Far” list: Once reviews appear, Metacritic may rank The Relic: First Guardian on its “Best Games of 2026 So Far” list. This provides context relative to other 2026 releases.
Compare across platforms: The game releases on four platforms. Metacritic may show separate pages for each platform. Compare scores across platforms if available, as performance and features may differ.
Use the “Free & Subscription Games” section: If the game is later added to a subscription service (e.g., Game Pass), Metacritic may list it there. This can affect your purchasing decision.

For a comprehensive review of the game’s story, gameplay, and performance, read our full review: /review/the-relic-first-guardian-review.

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