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Incident #445
The most recent tracked incident was a negative warning alert triggered by sustained conditions. Across the visible window, the game added 4 reviews, the current 1-hour directional delta sits at 0, and the incident peak reached 149 in 1 hour. 1 earlier incident have already resolved.
This incident page provides a structured breakdown of what happened, why it matters, and how severe the review movement was. ReviewBomb detected the event using public Steam review data, comparing real-time velocity against baseline patterns to flag abnormal spikes. The timeline below shows score movement, review volume, and any correlated events such as patch releases or developer announcements that may have triggered the shift.
This incident has resolved. The recovery metrics show how long the event lasted and whether the review score stabilized afterward. Use the Overview and Timeline tabs to see the full arc, from trigger through peak to resolution.
Before score
99.0%
Current score
98.0%
Change -1.0%
Review velocity
149 reviews
May 26, 2026, 9:03 PM - May 26, 2026, 10:06 PM
Cause confidence
Patch Backlash (64% confidence)
The most recent tracked incident was a negative warning alert triggered by sustained conditions. Across the visible window, the game added 4 reviews, the current 1-hour directional delta sits at 0, and the incident peak reached 149 in 1 hour. 1 earlier incident have already resolved.
Peak tier: WARNING. Review velocity spiked to 149 reviews. Score moved -1.0%. Resolved in 0 hours.
Likely causes: Patch Backlash. Trigger type: sustained. See the timeline tab for event-level detail and patch notes.
Before / after
Window from May 26, 2026, 10:30 AM to May 27, 2026, 12:21 AM.
Score before
99.0%
Score now
99.0%
Change
0.0%
Reviews added
4
Peak velocity
142/h
Common questions
Quick answers about what happened and why.
What happened?
Aseprite saw a sudden spike in negative reviews. 4 additional reviews were posted during the tracked window.
How severe was it?
This was a moderate incident that stayed below the most extreme thresholds.
What caused it?
Patch Backlash (100%)
Is it over?
It ended after 11 m.
How much did the review score change?
The score moved by 0.0 points, from 99.0% to 99.0%. At its busiest, the game received 142 reviews per hour.
Were other games affected too?
No related incidents were detected for other games in the same time period.
Opened: May 26, 2026, 10:07 PM
Resolved: May 26, 2026, 10:18 PM
Peak severity: warning
Score change: -1.0%
Trigger: sustained
Incident velocity window
Impact 0.0%
