How this trust score was computed
Trust blends alignment (40%): does the outlet rank games the way players do; decoded accuracy (30%): after translating the outlet's own scale habits (a '7/10 means mediocre' scale is decoded, not punished), how well its reviews predict player sentiment; and player-side (30%): on games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, whose side it took. Recent reviews weigh more (2-year half-life), and the blend is shrunk toward a neutral prior (60) so small samples can't peg the scale. Player quality is launch-window Steam sentiment, so outlets aren't punished for reviewing a launch build that later got patched.
Controversy record: on 17 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 4 times.
Computed 26m ago · full methodology →
Outlet vs. players
Each dot is a game both this outlet and players scored. The dashed line is perfect agreement: dots above it mean the outlet was more generous than players, below it more harsh.
Biggest disagreements with players
The receipts: games where this outlet's verdict landed furthest from player sentiment.
- +32Evolveoutlet 80 · players 48 · Feb 2015
- +28Fallout 4outlet 100 · players 72 · Dec 2015
- +14Destinyoutlet 80 · players 66 · Sep 2014
- +15Forza Motorsport 6outlet 90 · players 75 · Sep 2015
- +14Batman™: Arkham Knightoutlet 80 · players 66 · Jul 2015
- -46Zombie Army Trilogyoutlet 40 · players 86 · Apr 2015
- +17Far Cry® 4outlet 90 · players 73 · Nov 2014
- +7DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Editionoutlet 80 · players 73 · Mar 2015
- +17Assassin's Creed® Syndicateoutlet 90 · players 73 · Nov 2015
- +9Mortal Kombat Xoutlet 70 · players 61 · Apr 2015
Recent reviews (244 tracked)
- 100Overwatch®May 27, 2016 · Bradley Marsh
“Overwatch is something special at this moment of time. A game that looks at modern gaming in the face and says "Screw You!!!". It is a game that remembers what gaming is about, it is inclusive without being condescending and allows for all types of player, at any level to get in and feel like equals.”
read full review ↗ - 60Trackmania® TurboApr 20, 2016 · Matt Cox
“As with so many games, TrackMania Turbo has mistaken large headline grabbing numbers on the back of the box as a good thing. Stripping away a lot of the flab, leaving you with less tracks, would have played far better to the games strengths.”
read full review ↗ - 70The WitnessApr 6, 2016 · Jason Scott
“I fell in and out of love with The Witness so many times throughout my time with it that by the end I was as confused about my thoughts as I was about the plot.”
read full review ↗ - 70Megadimension Neptunia VIIMar 29, 2016 · Natalie Houghton
“The most competent game in the series so far and there is definitely some sort of addictive brain potion mixed into the battle system. The plot is the best yet but there are unfortunately a few annoying additions which really should have been left out.”
read full review ↗ - 60Street Fighter VMar 19, 2016
“All-in-all, the gameplay has improved a lot and the new characters are fun to play with. If you are more of a single player person, then it may not justify its worth. If you like to compete in the multiplayer mode, then it is an excellent game which will keep you occupied for hours on end.”
read full review ↗ - 90SteamWorld HeistFeb 16, 2016 · Pete Boyle
“SteamWorld Heist is one of the most charming, playful, glorious games you will play this year and cannot come recommended enough. Go on, treat yourself.”
read full review ↗ - 100Fallout 4Dec 1, 2015 · Bradley Marsh
“An amazing experience from start to…well not finish as I am not there yet. But I know I will love the rest of the journey, just as much as I love what I have played thus far.”
read full review ↗ - 90Rise of the Tomb Raider™Nov 16, 2015 · Bradley Marsh
“An improvement of 2013's release in every way and one of the best games of 2015.”
read full review ↗ - 90Rise of the Tomb Raider™Nov 16, 2015
“I was expecting a solid game, one that just gave me more of the same as a follow up to the 2013 release. Yet what we got was a game that improved on the good and cleared away much of the bad, to produce a title that deserves its place among the best Lara Croft games over the previous 20 years.”
read full review ↗ - 90Super Meat BoyNov 11, 2015 · Jason Scott
“A Kobe beef steak served on a silver platter.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed® SyndicateNov 3, 2015 · Bradley Marsh
“A really well written story with best fleshed out character ever seen in the franchise. Wonderful from start to finish.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed® SyndicateNov 3, 2015
“A really well written story with best fleshed out character ever seen in the franchise. Wonderful from start to finish.”
read full review ↗ - 80Guitar Hero LiveOct 27, 2015
“A brave and successful reinvention. Guitar Hero lives!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“An Omega Force game in a new setting that plays exceptionally well, just lacks a little replay value.”
read full review ↗ - 70Rock Band 4Oct 13, 2015
“Rock Band 4 is bare bones sequel to a spectacular game and your mileage will depend on how desperate you are to play these games on the newer consoles.”
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