What is the difference between 'Top Critic Average' and 'OpenCritic Rating'?

The 'Top Critic Average' is the simple numeric mean of scores, while the 'OpenCritic Rating' (Tier) categorizes the game into levels like Mighty, Strong, Fair, or Weak based on its performance relative to other games.

Can I see reviews from a specific publication like IGN or GameSpot?

Yes! Use the `get_game_reviews` tool with the Game ID. The response will include a list of individual reviews, identifying the critic and their publication for each snippet.

How do I find the best games released in a specific year?

Use the `get_hall_of_fame` tool and provide the target year. Your agent will retrieve the highest-rated games for that period according to OpenCritic's aggregate scores.

OpenCritic MCP Server for Cursor 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: OpenCritic
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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opencritic": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About OpenCritic MCP Server

Equip your AI agent with the most reliable video game intelligence available via OpenCritic. This unified server provides your agent with instant access to aggregate review scores, detailed critic snippets, and historical rankings for thousands of games. Your agent can instantly search for specific titles, audit recent review trends, and retrieve the Hall of Fame for any given year without you ever needing to browse a review site. Whether you are identifying the best games of the year or auditing individual critic opinions, your agent acts as a dedicated gaming analyst through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns OpenCritic into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from OpenCritic and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 8 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Game Discovery — Search for thousands of video games by title and retrieve their OpenCritic rating and tier.
Review Auditing — Fetch detailed snippets and scores from individual critics and publications for any game.
Market Trends — Retrieve lists of upcoming releases and currently popular/trending games on the platform.
Historical Rankings — Access the 'Hall of Fame' to identify the top-rated games for a specific year.
Critic Intelligence — List and inspect recognized critics and publications to understand the source of reviews.

The OpenCritic MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect OpenCritic to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the OpenCritic MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using OpenCritic

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using OpenCritic, help me..." — 8 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the OpenCritic MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with OpenCritic through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP — no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

OpenCritic + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the OpenCritic MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

OpenCritic MCP Tools for Cursor (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect OpenCritic to Cursor via MCP:

get_game_details

Get game details

get_game_reviews

Get game reviews

get_hall_of_fame

Get Hall of Fame games

get_popular_games

Get popular games

get_recent_reviews

Get recent reviews

get_upcoming_games

Get upcoming games

list_critics

List critics

search_games

Search for video games

Example Prompts for OpenCritic in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with OpenCritic immediately.

"What is the OpenCritic score for 'Elden Ring'?"

"List the top games from 2023."

"Show me upcoming games on OpenCritic."

Troubleshooting OpenCritic MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting OpenCritic to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

OpenCritic + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating OpenCritic MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design — tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.