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 4 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.
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.
- +22Elite Dangerousoutlet 80 · players 58 · Oct 2015
- +11Resident Evil Revelations 2outlet 80 · players 69 · Apr 2015
- +9SUPERHOToutlet 80 · players 72 · Mar 2016
- -25Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Numberoutlet 60 · players 85 · Mar 2015
- -25Mad Maxoutlet 60 · players 85 · Sep 2015
- -31Child of Lightoutlet 60 · players 91 · Apr 2014
- -28Thiefoutlet 40 · players 68 · Mar 2014
- -36Hard Westoutlet 40 · players 76 · Jan 2016
- -26Hatoful Boyfriendoutlet 60 · players 86 · Jul 2015
- -29Guns, Gore & Cannolioutlet 60 · players 89 · May 2015
Recent reviews (40 tracked)
- 80SUPERHOTMar 15, 2016 · Andrew Gordon
“It may not be the deepest game we've played this month, but it's pretty darn entertaining.”
read full review ↗ - 60Ultimate Chicken HorseMar 4, 2016 · Darren Carle
“Ultimate Chicken Horse is a great concept and what is presented here is well executed. Solo players may want to wait for online play – which wasn’t available at the time of writing – but if you have the potential to snag a few mates and their joypads over then it’s definitely worth investigating.”
read full review ↗ - 80NOT A HEROFeb 19, 2016 · Tom Hillman
“If you're a fan of Hotline Miami or the fast paced OlliOlli then we'd recommed putting Not A Hero at the top of your download list.”
read full review ↗ - 80The WitnessFeb 12, 2016 · Darren Carle
“The Witness is at once beautiful, intricate and alluring whilst being obtuse, unsympathetic and draining. It's not for everyone and few will see all it has to offer. It can punish as much as it rewards. Yet there is little else like it in the field of games, or indeed anywhere else, and whilst these small blemishes may prevent The Witness from being an outright classic, it remains a peerless example of videogame form.”
read full review ↗ - 40Hard WestJan 20, 2016 · Liam Patrick Hainey
“As much as the comparisons to XCOM don't tell the whole story of Hard West, it's probably fair to say that if you enjoy that brand of cautious run and gun, turn-based action, you'll probably be able to forgive Hard West its sins.”
read full review ↗ - 80Elite DangerousOct 23, 2015 · Darren Carle
“In aiming for a slightly different market with this Xbox port, Elite: Dangerous could have fallen foul. However, it's testament to how strong its many different facets are that you can play the game like you're Captain Kirk or Captain Solo and have it work either way.”
read full review ↗ - 80BroforceOct 19, 2015 · Jodi Mullen
“The extent to which Broforce's ludicrously silly, testosterone-drenched stylings appeal will likely be the determining factor for most people in choosing to take a chance on the game. To miss out on it for this reason would be a real shame though; beneath its macho posturing is a fine game, easily one of the best 2D shooters of the last few years.”
read full review ↗ - 40Act of Aggression - Reboot EditionSep 16, 2015 · Liam Patrick Hainey
“While drawing inspiration from what has gone before is to be expected in any creative endeavour, failing to put your own mark on your source material can leave the finished product feeling like little more than nostalgic indulgence. It's a trap that Act of Aggression has thrown itself into willingly.”
read full review ↗ - 60XeodrifterSep 15, 2015 · Jack Yarwood
“It's also unfortunate that there isn't a stronger story arc or antagonist to further improve the experience. Regardless, Xeodrifter is a clever title that'll feel right at home on a PlayStation Vita with its short bursts of gameplay and inspired mechanics, providing a formidable challenge to boot.”
read full review ↗ - 60Mad MaxSep 7, 2015 · Peter Harris
“Mad Max feels like a polished title, one that tries to be a comprehensive sandbox game that, like its titular character, is able to hold its own. However, as fans of the films will know, in such a crowded world, not all can survive.”
read full review ↗ - 80Everybody's Gone to the RaptureAug 24, 2015 · Liam Patrick Hainey
“If you enjoy games with impressively rendered visuals, an excellent score, and a story that is both compelling and moving then Everybody's Gone to the Rapture will provide you with a bountiful return on your investment.”
read full review ↗ - 60Hatoful BoyfriendJul 29, 2015 · Jack Yarwood
“Hatoful Boyfriend is a colourful title that utilizes a blend of photography and anime caricatures to tell its story. Animations are few and far between, with its style being more reminiscent of an elaborately crafted picture book than a conventional videogame title. This may disappoint some who will prefer a more thrilling experience, but it does well to set the game apart.”
read full review ↗ - 80Kerbal Space ProgramJul 27, 2015 · Stewart McIver
“Frequent and humorous efforts within the game try to suggest otherwise, but Kerbal Space Program is an intelligent and inspirational game.”
read full review ↗ - 80Her StoryJul 9, 2015 · Darren Carle
“Like The Blair Witch Project, Her Story seems likely to foster a wave of imitators, such is its relative technical ease. However, writer Sam Barlow has certainly set the bar high with his reimagining of what a full-motion video game can be. Whatever it ushers in, Her Story is changing perceptions of what a game can be in the here and now. Case closed.”
read full review ↗ - 60LEGO® Jurassic WorldJun 29, 2015 · Jack Yarwood
“Whether you are looking for a family friendly way to introduce a child to the franchise or simply fancy yourself a survival expert, Lego Jurassic World has plenty of fun to be enjoyed by all ages.”
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