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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) | – | 75 | 20 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 60 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | – | – | 0 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 76 | 72 |
| Backloggd ratings | – | 66 | 75 |
| 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 5h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (23)
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.
- 60
“It's a "decent enough" little shooter can raise a smile, but not expectations.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Revelations 2 starts as an interesting game, although its length, typical in episodic games, can cut against it. Assault Mode makes it more enjoyable, and it ends up as an entertaining game that leaves you wanting more, something that is a success for any game of this type. ”
read full review ↗ - 70
“It's hardly a revelatory release thus far, but this could yet be great.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Either way with its back to basics approach to narrative, and its deeply satisfying gunplay, early signs are that Resident Evil: Revelations 2 will be a worthy addition to the series.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Although light on plot and suffering from a flow-breaking episodic release, Resident Evil: Revelations 2 introduces interesting new characters and unique co-op in an entry that has more than enough scares and personality to become a fan-favorite.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The gameplay is functional, carrying over much of the mechanics introduced in RE4 while adding enough restrictions that players don’t feel invincible, and the extra Raid Mode does away with the traditional time-trial focused Mercenaries and introduces a more interesting mission-based mode that features RPG-like skills and weapons unlocked through exp and currency.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Despite being only an appetizer from a bigger plate, this first episode leaves a good taste, being capable of retaking the mystery of the original games on this franchise. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Resident Evil is finally back! Well, almost anyway. The first episode of Revelations 2 is a step away from the action spectacle that was Resident Evil 6. Instead it feels like a cheaper version of Resident Evil 4, with a real interesting story and well written characters.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A definite step in the right direction for the Resident Evil franchise and the promising start of a new horror series in its own right.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“The Raid mode alone would make us buy this game. Resident Evil: Revelations 2 combines challenging strong gameplay with depth, which makes for a very entertaining product. We would have liked to see a bit more variety in this mode. Let's see what the other episodes will add to the story-driven campaign. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Resident Evil Revelations 2 is neither the return of the series to its Survival Horror roots, nor the action disaster that was Resident Evil 6. It's a digital experiment that unfolds as a brief but enjoyable (and replayable) adventure, that certainly falls short in its technical aspects, but at least it has a strong selling point in offering a lot more content for 6 euros than some full priced titles for 70.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Resident Evil: Revelations 2’s first episode is a welcome return for the franchise, but it’s a little lacking in the depth department.”
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