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 80 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 11 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.
- +42Evolveoutlet 90 · players 48 · Mar 2015
- +35Pokemon Shieldoutlet 90 · players 55 · Nov 2019
- +30Red Dead Redemption 2outlet 100 · players 70 · Nov 2019
- +20Gears of War 4outlet 90 · players 70 · Oct 2016
- +28Cyberpunk 2077outlet 100 · players 72 · Dec 2020
- -31The Last Guardianoutlet 50 · players 81 · Jan 2017
- +46Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfareoutlet 80 · players 34 · Nov 2016
- -21inFamous: Second Sonoutlet 60 · players 81 · Apr 2014
- +24FOR HONOR™outlet 70 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +31Resident Evil 3outlet 100 · players 69 · Mar 2020
Recent reviews (908 tracked)
- 80MONSTER HUNTER RISEMar 30, 2021
“With a more fleshed-out endgame, Rise will be one of the best games on the Switch. Until then, I still recommend it to anyone looking for a great action game to get stuck into.”
read full review ↗ - 80MONSTER HUNTER RISEMar 30, 2021 · Dani Cross
“With a more fleshed-out endgame, Rise will be one of the best games on the Switch. Until then, I still recommend it to anyone looking for a great action game to get stuck into.”
read full review ↗ - 100Evil Genius 2: World DominationMar 29, 2021 · Dan Phillips
“Hands down the most fun I have ever had on a base builder. Providing you with everything you expect and more to fill you up on your evil deeds. A true kudos to the original entry in the series, you will have your wicked way in no time and soon the world will truly be yours!”
read full review ↗ - 40The Uncertain: Light At The EndMar 5, 2021 · Andrew Shaw
“An uninspired take an overly familiar material.”
read full review ↗ - 80Pumpkin JackFeb 23, 2021 · Georgina Howlett
“Pumpkin Jack is a fun, quirky 3D platformer that will both entertain and challenge you over the course of its 6-8 hour campaign. Though its platforming and camera controls can sometimes be a tad clunky, the experience is engaging enough for that to not be a problem, and you'll be far more concerned about the monsters trying to take you down. If you liked MediEvil or similar games, you'll love Pumpkin Jack.”
read full review ↗ - 80Rogue Heroes: Ruins of TasosFeb 19, 2021 · Seb Hawden
“While sometimes skirting a bit close to the line between inspiration and clone, Rogue Heroes has a lot to love. If you have a few friends to take dungeon crawling with you, you will laugh together, you will loot together, and you will have to work as a team to succeed. My boys and I got a lot of enjoyment from playing Rogue Heroes, and I think most other players will do too.”
read full review ↗ - 80Tadpole Treble EncoreFeb 18, 2021
“Rhythm games are all about music, and in Tadpole Treble Encore, the music is literally centre stage. With additional and original content added to the Switch release, it feels the perfect platform for Bitfinity's musical platformer.”
read full review ↗ - 80Natsuki ChroniclesFeb 18, 2021 · James Eckhoff
“Natsuki Chronicles is a great entry into a classic genre of games. While the somewhat stale story and overwhelming options proved more distracting than positive at times, this is ultimately a title that I will come back to many times in the future.”
read full review ↗ - 80ValheimFeb 16, 2021 · Dani Cross
“It can be hard to rate an early-access title because you have to understand that what you're playing isn't complete yet, regardless of how good or bad it is. However, in its current state, Valheim is already well worth picking up. The future is very bright for this game.”
read full review ↗ - 90Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's FuryFeb 10, 2021
“Near-perfect platforming, gorgeous visuals and a joy-filled soundtrack make Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury one of the best Mario titles of all time, and an essential purchase for all Switch owners.”
read full review ↗ - 100Little Nightmares IIFeb 9, 2021 · Andrew Shaw
“A perfect sequel. Expanding on what worked last time, improving what did not work, adding ideas that were missing, and taking the story to places we have never seen before. As a fan of Little Nightmares, you could not ask for more.”
read full review ↗ - 80NEOVERSEFeb 5, 2021 · Nikolas Croker
“Neoverse Trinity Edition brings the strategy of a deck-building game together with rougelite elements. Similar to a game like Slay the Spire, but with a different polish. The story is virtually non-existent, which is unfortunate, but understandable for the type of game. Purely from Neoverse's aesthetic, the expectation is that the game will be simple, but you will slowly start to uncover a deep and multifaceted strategy game that remains fresh throughout numerous hours of play.”
read full review ↗ - 90ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the KnightsFeb 3, 2021 · Wren Blain
“ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights is a gorgeously haunting game, in both visuals and sounds. A few oddities in controls but overall a wonderful, tear-jerking and somewhat eerie experience.”
read full review ↗ - 50ENCODYAJan 29, 2021 · Andrew Shaw
“Encodya is a disappointing attempt at reviving the point-and-click genre. It has none of the charm or challenge of the greats of the past and offers nothing new.”
read full review ↗ - 90The MediumJan 27, 2021 · Andrew Shaw
“While The Medium does not look truly next-gen, the excellent dual-reality mechanics and storytelling prowess of Bloober Team ensure it is one of the most technically and narratively sophisticated horror games to come out in years, recalling the best of games like Silent Hill.”
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