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 57 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 9 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.
- +41Call of Duty: Black Ops 4outlet 85 · players 44 · Oct 2018
- +29Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 88 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- +26Pokemon Swordoutlet 80 · players 54 · Nov 2019
- +32No Man's Skyoutlet 80 · players 48 · Aug 2016
- +39Starfieldoutlet 90 · players 51 · Oct 2023
- +25Pokemon Shieldoutlet 80 · players 55 · Nov 2019
- -23Xenoblade Chronicles 2outlet 65 · players 88 · Nov 2017
- +32FOR HONOR™outlet 78 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +32Batman™: Arkham Knightoutlet 98 · players 66 · Jul 2015
- +32The Crew™ 2outlet 85 · players 53 · Jun 2018
Recent reviews (672 tracked)
- 70Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion RemasteredDec 5, 2023 · Matt Berry
“Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered does have some simple and fun levels to go through, and this remaster looks wonderful, but I don’t know if players will want to drop $30 on this title with how little there is here in terms of content.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Last FaithNov 27, 2023 · Matt Berry
“I really think that if the developers continue to work on The Last Faith and fix some of the issues I mentioned earlier with the button layouts, weapon glitches, and other weird bugs they can get the game up to a much higher quality. I still found it to be good fun overall even though it’s not really bringing anything new to the table in the world of Metroidvanias.”
read full review ↗ - 80RoboCop: Rogue CityNov 3, 2023 · Paul Semel
“There's just something satisfying about being the tank-like spawn of Dirty Harry and The Terminator as you methodically plow your way through near-future Detroit's criminal underbelly, splattering anyone and everyone who dares to dent you. Like the movies — well, the first two — this is just big dumb fun.”
read full review ↗ - 80Forza MotorsportOct 4, 2023 · Paul Semel
“Forza Motorsport is still an exceptional racing game. The tracks are nicely curved, the controls are smooth and intuitive, and the competition — be it online or against the machine — makes this challenging but not frustrating (or frustratingly easy).”
read full review ↗ - 80Forza MotorsportOct 3, 2023
“Like previous installments, Forza Motorsport is an engaging racing game with the kind of depth and detail to satisfy both serious and casual drivers.”
read full review ↗ - 60Fae FarmOct 2, 2023 · Robin Bea
“If you just need a new hangout game for low-stress multiplayer sessions, I imagine you’d find a lot to like in Fae Farm. But if you’re looking for the next big farming sim, you’re not going to find it here.”
read full review ↗ - 60PAYDAY 3Oct 2, 2023
“Now I wasn’t expecting Payday 3 to match its predecessor in terms of quality right off the bat (and let’s be fair, Payday 2 is a much different animal today than when it launched), but even with my expectations lowered a bit, I was still pretty disappointed with what we got. ”
read full review ↗ - 90StarfieldOct 2, 2023
“You have so much choice in what you do and how you do it that you might not be bothered by having overflowing pockets or being unable to find a store. Heck, bring a knife to a gunfight if you want. You do you. Me, I'll be exploring the stars, with a gun in my hand, a song in my heart, and a grin on my face.”
read full review ↗ - 100Baldur's Gate 3Oct 2, 2023
“BG3 is a highwater mark for choice-driven RPGs and the new standard to which basically every other major RPG will be compared. I feel bad for Starfield at this point and for game developers in general. Larian Studios has set the bar incredibly high. Still, I hope other publishers will see it as an example to let developers have time and creative freedom to make incredible games without all the bloated live service and microtransaction bullshit. Also, you can play this game in four-player online co-op or even split-screen locally on a single PC, and in this day and age, that may be one of the most impressive features in BG3. If you love RPGs, you owe it to yourself to play this game. ”
read full review ↗ - 60Bomb Rush CyberfunkOct 2, 2023
“There’s no doubt that some Jet Set Radio fans hungry for more will enjoy Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. I’ve been waiting for this series’ return in spirit along with the rest of them, but in the end, it did little more than inspire nostalgia for the original, gorgeous though it may be.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Texas Chain Saw MassacreOct 2, 2023
“So, even though the gameplay loop can be a lot of fun, I worry about the longevity of this game's lifespan. With only three maps (that are all kind of similar) and the possibility of not getting much new content due to licensing issues between all of the other films in the franchise, the game might not be around for a long time. Let’s hope that isn’t the case.”
read full review ↗ - 90Lies of PSep 28, 2023 · Matt Berry
“There are a few things that I think could be improved in Lies of P, like the dodge issues I mentioned earlier as well as the parry window timing and difficulty spikes, but overall this is just an excellent game. It brings so many brilliant elements together and creates its own identity with them.”
read full review ↗ - 60PAYDAY 3Sep 28, 2023 · Matt Berry
“I can’t recommend this game in its current state, but maybe one day it will be better. Payday 2 has improved a lot over the years. But, even with that being the case, I can’t excuse Payday 3 for releasing this way.”
read full review ↗ - 80Fate/Samurai RemnantSep 28, 2023 · Lucas White
“Even if the story isn’t my favorite, Fate/Samurai Remnant still holds court in the greater Fate universe. There’s a lot of detail and depth in this game, far more substantial than the average Musou joint. And I love these kinds of games for the record, so my expectations were fairly high. Some of the new Servant characters are awesome, and the way the game plays with its own series’ tropes to adapt the source material rules. At the end of the day, there’s a lot for Fate sickos to sink their teeth into, and there’s no outside required reading bogging it down. If the word “Saber” makes you think of angular bangs and a cutesy stray hair instead of a Civil War sidearm, this is a game for you.”
read full review ↗ - 70Silent HopeSep 26, 2023 · Lucas White
“I’m down for another one of these, especially if I get to keep bludgeoning monsters with a greatsword-sized turnip.”
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