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 12 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.
Computed 6m 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.
- -48Dying Lightoutlet 40 · players 88 · Feb 2015
- +28No Man's Skyoutlet 70 · players 42 · Aug 2016
- -23Dead by Daylightoutlet 50 · players 73 · Jun 2017
- +28Fallout 4outlet 100 · players 72 · Nov 2015
- +27Far Cry® 5outlet 90 · players 63 · Mar 2018
- +40Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™outlet 90 · players 50 · Oct 2014
- +32Street Fighter Voutlet 90 · players 58 · Feb 2016
- -12Cupheadoutlet 80 · players 92 · Sep 2017
- +22DARK SOULS™ IIIoutlet 100 · players 78 · Apr 2016
- -27ABZUoutlet 60 · players 88 · Aug 2016
Recent reviews (77 tracked)
- 90STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™Nov 19, 2019 · AJ Moser
“While this is a fantastic game on its own merits, it also stands as a towering achievement in Star Wars storytelling. I can’t wait to see what’s next for this spinoff and these characters. Fallen Order walks in to a crowded universe with big, unique goals and far surpasses the standard for Star Wars games. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®Oct 25, 2019 · Joseph Knoop
“I never quite expected to like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare as much as I did, but here we are with a game that can mostly stand on its own merits. ”
read full review ↗ - –Killer Queen BlackOct 10, 2019 · AJ Moser
“Having an easily accessible version of Killer Queen is incredibly exciting. Bumblebear Games’ surprise hit harkens back to a different era of gaming, built around real-life interaction and player coordination. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Untitled Goose GameSep 24, 2019 · Joseph Knoop
“Every puzzle feels just smart enough that it won’t be solved by your first guess. Even better, each puzzle usually results in something that’ll put a sinister grin on your face.”
read full review ↗ - 90Gears 5Sep 9, 2019 · AJ Moser
“Overall, I can’t imagine anyone walking away from Gears 5 disappointed. This is a complete package, tied together with some of the most consistently engaging gameplay you could ask for. The storytelling on display proves that the franchise has yet to peak, and it lays the foundation to continue improving with whatever comes next.”
read full review ↗ - 90Slay the SpireJun 5, 2019 · AJ Moser
“ I stare at the game’s start menu, telling myself, “one more run.” Of course, this more than likely means one more death—but who can say what might come from the run after that?”
read full review ↗ - 80A Plague Tale: InnocenceMay 14, 2019 · Joseph Knoop
“In the end, it’s doubtful that there’s more to mine from this world, but the developers sure squeezed every last bit of “cool” out of it, and that’s a feat worth admiring.”
read full review ↗ - 40Days GoneApr 25, 2019 · AJ Moser
“The apocalypse has never been more aimless than in Days Gone”
read full review ↗ - 90Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY EditionMar 24, 2019 · AJ Moser
“This adventure marks a maturation in the formula that fans have come to love. Everything new in Sekiro is achieved with graceful triumph, demonstrating how willing From Software is to experiment with new ideas and proving it to be one of the greatest modern developers.”
read full review ↗ - 70Metro ExodusFeb 13, 2019 · Joseph Knoop
“Despite these gripes, it’s clear that 4A Games has sacrificed none of Metro’s survivalist spirit. Amid all the ruin, murder, and mutation, there’s a humanity to this game that few other shooters ever reach.”
read full review ↗ - 90WargrooveJan 30, 2019 · AJ Moser
“From all angles, this is an experience you can truly tailor to do just what you want it to. Chucklefish has packed this game so full with meaningful experiments—and things that are worth seeing.”
read full review ↗ - 80PikunikuJan 27, 2019 · AJ Moser
“This game belongs in the same breath as Undertale and Night in the Woods for the way it plays with its own video game-ness. Pikuniku bashes tropes, breaks the rules, and defies any possible expectations you could have.”
read full review ↗ - 70My Memory of UsJan 24, 2019 · AJ Moser
“Striking black-and-white visuals looks great on the Switch’s handheld screen, and the vibrant sound design often reveals hidden clues and cues. My Memory of Us stands out as an accessible throwback, and it commits fully to its message. This journey won’t take you very long to complete, but it’s one worth seeing through to the end. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Resident Evil 2Jan 22, 2019 · Joseph Knoop
“Resident Evil 2 sets a high bar for future remakes of any franchise. ”
read full review ↗ - 40Darksiders IIINov 28, 2018 · AJ Moser
“As it stands, Darksiders III is sadly unremarkable. ”
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