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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 | 9 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 81 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 64 | 3 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 99% | 95 | 5 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 13 reviews sampled · 12 total reviews in window · weighted 9.5 up / 0.1 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (27)
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
“Ride 2 fails to provide compelling reasons for one to tackle their world tours due to poor gameplay mechanics and imbalanced AI.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Milestone is capable of and has produced drastically better and more authentic racers in the past. As previously indicated, those gems also tend to be the games that received the most breathing space.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“RIDE 2 is a game for motorcycle enthusiasts without question. However, it's a game that is lacking in excitement for the material it covers. There's a great amount of content and production values, but not a whole lot of hook to the gameplay to keep you drawn in. While die-hard motorcycle racing enthusiasts may find some enjoyment, few else will be enticed.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Ride 2 is certainly an improvement over the original game. There's still a grind to experience as you get through the World Tour, but it isn't as severe as before. The physics and general bike handling are balanced now, so both beginners and more experienced players can handle it, and the frame rate is more stable than before. With long loading times and an AI that hasn't evolved at all, it feels like the changes in Ride 2 aren't significant enough to attract people who weren't already enamored with the first game. Bike aficionados will certainly have more fun with the game, but if you really want to race something that's not on four wheels, try this out as a rental.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“A confused spectacle that fails to promote the idea of a motorcycle game.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Ride 2 manages to improve on last year’s release, but still struggles to shift itself above a niche racer for fans of the sport.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Ride 2 is meant for all motorcycling fans. Riding detailed bikes is still fun after many hours of playing. Despite its shortcomings, we can still recommend this game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Ride 2 ist zwar kein perfektes, aber ein sehr gutes Rennspiel, welches sich Fans mit Benzin im Blut über die Wintermonate unbedingt zu Gemüte führen sollten.”
read full review ↗ - 79
“Ride 2 is a game full of tight turns and unexpected challenges. The developers listened to their fans and took down every element that made the original game great and made his game shine.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“An encyclopedia of motorcycling, fun to play and developed with passion. The best choice for motorcycle enthusiasts.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“While Ride 2 has some problems, such as questionable balancing of difficulty and credit-earning, the wealth of customisation options available and the pure gratification and thrill of competing makes it rather unlike any other experience currently available.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Winning races and earning money to buy bikes just to compete in more races and earn more money was the greatest time trial of all.”
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Destructoid…and 15 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- Patch 7 now availableFeb 24, 2017
- Patch 7 now availableFeb 24, 2017
- Patch 6 now availableFeb 1, 2017
- Patch 6 now availableFeb 1, 2017
- Patch 4 now available!Jan 4, 2017
- Patch 4 now available!Jan 4, 2017
- Patch 3 now available!Nov 3, 2016
- Patch 3 now available!Nov 3, 2016