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 30 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 9 times.
Computed 1h 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.
- +31Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 90 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- -28Dying Lightoutlet 60 · players 88 · Feb 2015
- +21Peggle 2outlet 90 · players 69 · Dec 2013
- +24Batman™: Arkham Knightoutlet 90 · players 66 · Jun 2015
- +18Fallout 4outlet 90 · players 72 · Nov 2015
- +18Skylanders Trap Teamoutlet 90 · players 72 · Oct 2014
- +18Call of Duty®: Black Ops IIIoutlet 80 · players 62 · Nov 2015
- +26Mortal Kombat Xoutlet 90 · players 64 · Apr 2015
- +16Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIoutlet 90 · players 74 · Oct 2016
- -24Don't Starveoutlet 70 · players 94 · Jan 2014
Recent reviews (628 tracked)
- 80Dungeons & Degenerate GamblersAug 8, 2024 · Shaun Cichacki
“All in all, Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers surprised me quite a bit. While I’ve been a fan of other rogue-like games, such as Dead Cells and The Rogue: Prince of Persia, I didn’t expect this silly little deck builder to quickly climb the ladder of my favorites. There are some rough patches through and through, but they’re charming in a way.”
read full review ↗ - 80Paper TrailMay 14, 2024 · Liam Nolan
“Paper Trail is a pretty game that, while not too difficult, is definitely worth checking out for fans of puzzle games.”
read full review ↗ - –Dragon's Dogma 2Mar 20, 2024read full review ↗
- –Against the StormDec 16, 2023 · Fran J. Ruiz
“We often talk about the limitations of the worn-down AAA model of game development and publishing, but because of financial woes and external pressure, independent games can be even more restrained by the unwritten rules of established genres and the whims of the market. Like its title suggests, Against the Storm is all about rebelling against the tide and making the impossible possible out there.”
read full review ↗ - –A Highland SongDec 11, 2023 · Brad Lang
“Despite the often confusing world design and the anxiety-inducing timer, every other aspect of the game was strong enough that those complaints became mere blemishes on an otherwise fantastic experience. Elevated by tight controls, some excellent writing, and an art style that only becomes stronger the more you look at it, A Highland Song is such a unique and touching experience that I can’t help but recommend it. Get in, indeed.”
read full review ↗ - –WORLD OF HORROROct 26, 2023 · Rachel Wattsread full review ↗
- –Dark EnvoyOct 24, 2023 · Jessica Hoopsread full review ↗
- –Ghostrunner 2Oct 23, 2023 · KC Nwosuread full review ↗
- –Cavern of DreamsOct 20, 2023 · Elise Averyread full review ↗
- –Hellboy Web of WyrdOct 19, 2023 · KC Nwosuread full review ↗
- –SONIC SUPERSTARSOct 18, 2023 · Marty Slivaread full review ↗
- –HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ 2 - TurbochargedOct 17, 2023 · KC Nwosuread full review ↗
- –Wizard with a GunOct 16, 2023 · Michael Criperead full review ↗
- –The Lamplighters LeagueOct 4, 2023 · Elise Averyread full review ↗
- –COCOONOct 3, 2023 · KC Nwosuread full review ↗