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How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (Metacritic) | – | 88 | 20 |
| All-time Steam reviews | – | – | 0 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 84 | 750 |
| Backloggd ratings | – | 83 | 750 |
| Xbox store ratings | – | 83 | 750 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | – | – | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 0 reviews sampled · 0 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (53)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“The material grants a depth and poignancy to Lara's zealous chase across the globe to finish her father's work.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“There is no doubt - a game you need to have in your collection, especially if you were a fan of 2013 reboot. Brand new Lara's adventure is thrilling, gorgeous escapade that will keep you glued to the screen for many hours.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“PS4 owners have finally gotten one of the best games of 2015. This version of Rise of the Tomb Raider has been enhanced with add-ons and new game modes and as such is an instant "must have". All the great things about Lara's adventure are still in effect and the only chance to receive a better game of this kind is with the next installment of the series.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Rise of the Tomb Raider will go down in history for being a Triple A game with production values worth of a TV series. Every good aspect of the game are the same ones that made Tomb Raider (2013) a superb game, and it is still as enjoyable as it was back then. It is a must if you like action and adventure games and you will like it even with the lack of new mechanics. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Lara Croft is back where she belongs, and you owe it to yourself to join the 20 year celebration and get back to some tomb raiding.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Rise of The Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is a party that starts really late. It is the same game that came out on Xbox platforms, but with a lot of extra great content and enhancements for PlayStation platforms. The main problem is many players may have already played the game and may not have a need to go after this edition. The truth is that users who waited this long for Rise of The Tomb Raider for PS4 will love the game from beginning to end but others may not need to play it again in other platforms. Nevertheless, Rise of the Tomb Raider is hands down a great game.”
read full review ↗ - 90
- 90
“Even now, playing through it one year after I originally beat it, it's hard to put down. The Siberian wilderness is just as detailed and gorgeous as it is on Xbox One, and I didn't notice many differences in the character nuances, either. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The formulaic plot, and some immersion-breaking moments don’t take away too much from this being quite a fun adventure, with a ton to do and return to. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It was already a worthy follow-up to the Tomb Raider reboot, but with all the DLC, and some interesting new extras, this is not only a good game but also a great bargain.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“If you have yet play Rise of the Tomb Raider, the 20 Year Celebration edition is a must have for anyone interested in Lara Croft's latest adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Rise of the Tomb Raider is still feels great after a year. Blood Ties is an awesome expansion and makes you wish that the actual game was like that expansion. There was actually no need for Lara's Nightmare and its zombies.”
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