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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 (Metacritic) | – | 80 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 73% | 69 | 211 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 67 | 3 |
| 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 (14)
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.
- 90
“By offering players a choice between the Hammer and the Anvil, Relic has prevented the British army from feeling like a retread of the formula established in the original game. An excellent addition. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces it’s a well crafted DLC, in line with the quality of the other factions released by Relic in the past 24 months.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“There's a lot to enjoy here, and for newer players who need a little early help, (or for turtlers who prefer to hold on to what they have), the British Forces are a godsend.”
read full review ↗ - 77
“This new DLC for Company of Heroes 2 introduces a new faction that brings some fresh air in the multiplayer arena. At the same time, only the hardcore fans of the game will accept the lack of a single player campaign.”
read full review ↗ - 81
“If you still haven’t played Company of Heroes 2, The British Forces is a good reason to do it.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“A good standalone expansion with one new faction and 8 new maps. [11/2015, p.52]”
- 90
“Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces is an excellent multiplayer expansion pack for veteran players, while it's also a great entry point for newcomers with its standalone design.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“A DLC that doesn't stray from the path if compared to the other ones for the game, even if the lack of a dedicated campaign will stop many fans. It's still a pretty neat add-on, with some great new units.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“The British Forces is a solid standalone multiplayer expansion with well balanced extra maps and a new army.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“That seems like a pretty good deal for $12.99, and I think will make some hardcore CoH2 guys thrilled. For the rest of us, it’s kind of a blur of explosions set in yet more mostly bombed out cities featuring capture points and choke points and guys running around and tanks. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces is not a revolutionary expansion, but still a great amount of content for a fair price that will satisfy both casual and hardcore players of the franchise. ”
read full review ↗ - 80
“While this expansion pack is for multiplayer use only and could have benefited from some more content, the new maps and units are great and continue the legacy of Company of Heroes 2.”
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Patch history
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