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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) | – | 82 | 20 |
| All-time Steam reviews | – | – | 0 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 79 | 52 |
| Backloggd ratings | – | 74 | 38 |
| 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 (17)
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.
- 70
“The new content is well-constructed, but the big noises being made about the new race types are a little bit overblown for our liking. The new weather is good but not necessarily as varied as it could have been, and the event types could have been more outlandish. However, there's absolutely no doubt that Playground’s island adventure extends an excellent game by more than enough hours to justify the price of the ticket.”
read full review ↗ - 77
“Storm Island may not be the cheapest most innovative DLC, but what it lacks in freshness, it makes up in depth and exciting driving.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Still for those looking for more Forza Horizon 2 there is plenty to be found in this pack. Just know it doesn’t stray far from the original game at all.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“This is an excellent expansion, then, one that complements the main game while gracefully underlining what exactly it was that made that Forza Horizon 2 so enticing in the first place.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Although it's more expensive than your average add-on, Forza Horizon 2's Storm Island DLC is well worth the purchase, and not just because of its enhanced weather effects. There's a lot of bang for your buck here, which shows that Playground Games cares about its fans.”
read full review ↗ - 77
“Forza Horizon 2: Storm Island is a pretty solid, rally themed DLC. The new location works well with the improved bad weather conditions and adds a lot to stuff to do, although not all the new events are actually "new".”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A natural extension that caters for nerve-wracking thrills with lots to see and collect. A must-play.”
read full review ↗ - 80
- 75
“Forza Horizon 2: Storm Island is fine dlc with its own face. The focus on driving offroad, the extreme weather effects, tiny changes to the known racing formulas plus the new rides are all coming together perfectly. Unfortunately this DLC does not really work for fans of super-shiny sports cars, especially because the new island is not worth exploring any further than just the racing.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“If this was at the $15 price point, I'd say go for it with no hesitation whatsoever. For $20, I caution those looking for truckloads of new content to be leery of the abbreviated collection of Championships and Gauntlets. Still, this is a very solid offering for Horizon 2 owners looking for a reason to put the virtual pedal down during the holidays.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Storm Island provides added value for an existing game, filling out the edges of Forza Horizon 2 with lots of new content to explore both online and off, giving an ample number of reasons to jump back in with a game that’s likely been set aside for other titles released between September and now.”
read full review ↗ - 83
“The best way to continue enjoying one of the best racing games of 2014. Storm Island is focused on off road races and includes iconic cars such as the Dakar Mini, although it´s not cheap. ”
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