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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
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 (OpenCritic) | – | 69 | 14 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 83% | 76 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 94% | 88 | 15 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 42 reviews sampled · 40 total reviews in window · weighted 23.5 up / 1.5 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (43)
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
“Road Redemption is a spiritual successor of Road Rash, but it fights with it's own merit and proves it is still fun to play this type of arcade style game, even now in 2018.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“When it all comes together, Road Redemption can offer some of the most thoroughly entertaining and over-the-top racing action you'll find on the Switch. ”
read full review ↗ - 55
“In particular if you were a bit fan of Road Rash and are itching for some of that unique satisfaction of taking people out as you go Road Redemption does have its moments and can be fun in bursts. With any amount of sustained play the formula’s lack of any real depth is difficult to miss though. In theory Online play could help to further sustain interest but two nights in a row at what I’d consider pretty prime time I’ve yet to see a single person to play with, aside from the fact that there being a sustained community for this title past the first week or two would be doubtful when there’s so much to play out there. As a bit of nostalgia or a quick burst of violent fun it may have some appeal but in general it runs out of gas far too quickly.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Road Redemption feels like a PS2 arcade racer, for better and for worse. The high speed violence is fun to play in the decent roguelite campaign, online, and single races, and a cheesy tone keeps it down to earth. Visually, it's a generation behind, the controls take some getting used to, and there are undeniable performance problems, but there's a certain boldness and "screw you" vibe that somehow overrides these issues. If you're looking for a straightforward game to let loose in, this is a deeply flawed yet surprisingly enjoyable biker brawler.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Road Redemption may offer a fun combat system that fits decently with its racing mechanics but this enjoyment is marred with bugs and an anemic number of modes to actually enjoy it in.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Road Redemption is punctuated by moments of absolute chaos: cars flying through the air and crushing bikes beneath them or using your attacks to smash one rider into another, sending them both flying off a bridge. The game finds a way to capture my attention, but it isn't polished enough to hold it. In trying to combine a variety of genres, Road Redemption ends up simply being a master of none.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Road Redemption isn’t what I hoped it would be, and that may not be entirely the game’s fault. Nostalgia can be a cruel mistress. However, the flaws on show here do prevent the game from standing up on its own, and although it can be fun and engaging sometimes, I would recommend waiting for a price drop before picking it up. ”
read full review ↗ - 65
“All in all, Road Redemption is a solid enough experience that is pretty fun in small doses. The combat is the highlight here, but I also appreciate it when games drop in some light RPG elements to give some sense of progression along the way. Road Redemption is not going to blow anyone away with its technical presentation, but there is some good, fun arcade action that bubbles right to the surface and helps - at least for a time - to hide its relatively shallow story, modes and number of tracks.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Road Redemption delivers a thrilling, violent racing experience that blends speed with chaos, featuring a Roguelike system that constantly pushes you to replay. Its main drawbacks lie in the steep difficulty curve at the start and some repetition after long sessions, but it remains highly entertaining, especially when played with friends. And since it’s free this week on the Epic Games Store, it’s an opportunity you definitely shouldn’t miss.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“A shame, then, that Road Redemption falls a bit flat for this generation. Boasting graphics that wouldn’t challenge Motorcross Madness in any beauty pageants, combined with some flaky controls and handling, it becomes more of a challenge than enjoyment.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“A scrappy tribute to the long-lost Road Rash series whose raw spirit just about overcomes its shortcomings.”
read full review ↗ - 55
“Road Redemption is a fantastic game to play when it works, when it does not it becomes the most frustrating game I have played in a while. The systems in place will at times not give the player a chance to recover or in some extreme cases races are lost before they even begin. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Road Redemption but I cannot forgive some of its technical flaws and because of that I cannot see myself returning to play this title unless these problems are solved.”
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Patch history
- Speedrunner has joined the race!May 17, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Massive November 2019 Update!!Nov 6, 2019significant · resets scoring window
- January 1 2019 Road Redemption Update!Jan 1, 2019
- October Update -- Killing Floor 2 Cross-OverOct 2, 2018
- August 2018 Update!!!!!Aug 17, 2018
- Road Redemption January 4 2018 UpdateJan 5, 2018
- Road Redemption January 4 2018 UpdateJan 5, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Road Redemption Dec 25 2017 UpdateDec 26, 2017
- Road Redemption Dec 25 2017 UpdateDec 26, 2017
- Road Redemption November 23 2017 UpdateNov 23, 2017
- Road Redemption November 23 2017 UpdateNov 23, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Road Redemption October 16 2017 updateOct 16, 2017
- Road Redemption October 16 2017 updateOct 16, 2017
- Road Redemption October 12 2017 UpdateOct 12, 2017
- Road Redemption October 12 2017 UpdateOct 12, 2017
- Road Redemption October 11 2017 UpdateOct 12, 2017
- Road Redemption October 11 2017 UpdateOct 12, 2017
- Road Redemption September 2017 Patch #3Sep 14, 2017
- Road Redemption September 2017 Patch #3Sep 14, 2017
- Expanded September 2017 patch notesSep 12, 2017
- Expanded September 2017 patch notesSep 12, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- September 2017 updateSep 11, 2017
- September 2017 updateSep 11, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- June 2017 updateJun 28, 2017
- June 2017 updateJun 28, 2017
- Road Redemption Update: More Patch NotesMay 10, 2017
- Road Redemption Update: More Patch NotesMay 10, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Another Road Redemption UpdateApr 5, 2017
- Another Road Redemption UpdateApr 5, 2017
- More ROAD REDEMPTION Update NewsMar 31, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- More ROAD REDEMPTION Update NewsMar 31, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- MASSIVE Road Redemption Update!!!Mar 31, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- MASSIVE Road Redemption Update!!!Mar 31, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Playtesting video for the next updateMar 13, 2017
- Playtesting video for the next updateMar 13, 2017
…and 51 earlier patch announcements.