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Incident #587
The most recent tracked incident was a negative warning alert triggered by burst conditions. Across the visible window, the game added 720 reviews, the current 1-hour directional delta sits at 18, and the incident peak reached 43 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
38.0%
Current score
39.0%
Change +2.6%
Review velocity
43 reviews
Jun 8, 2026, 3:48 PM - Jun 8, 2026, 5:15 PM
Cause confidence
No approved cause tag yet
The most recent tracked incident was a negative warning alert triggered by burst conditions. Across the visible window, the game added 720 reviews, the current 1-hour directional delta sits at 18, and the incident peak reached 43 in 1 hour. 1 earlier incident have already resolved.
Peak tier: WARNING. Review velocity spiked to 43 reviews. Score moved +2.6%. Resolved in 1 hours.
No approved cause tag yet. Trigger type: burst. See the timeline tab for event-level detail and patch notes.
Before / after
Window from Jun 8, 2026, 5:15 AM to Jun 8, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Score before
38.0%
Score now
39.0%
Change
+1.0%
Reviews added
720
Peak velocity
109/h
Common questions
Quick answers about what happened and why.
What happened?
TBH: Task Bar Hero saw a sudden spike in negative reviews. 720 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?
We're still investigating what caused this. Check back later for updates.
Is it over?
It ended after 39 m. The review score has since stabilized.
How much did the review score change?
The score moved by 1.0 points, from 38.0% to 39.0%. At its busiest, the game received 109 reviews per hour.
Were other games affected too?
No related incidents were detected for other games in the same time period.
Opened: Jun 8, 2026, 4:51 PM
Resolved: Jun 8, 2026, 5:30 PM
Peak severity: warning
Score change: +2.6%
Trigger: burst
Incident velocity window
Impact +1.0%
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