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 13 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 5 times.
Computed 5m 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.
- -28Dying Lightoutlet 60 · players 88 · Feb 2015
- -29Prison Architectoutlet 60 · players 89 · Oct 2015
- +22DARK SOULS™ IIIoutlet 100 · players 78 · Apr 2016
- +18Call of Duty®: Black Ops IIIoutlet 80 · players 62 · Nov 2015
- -29Farming Simulator 17outlet 60 · players 89 · Oct 2016
- -39Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™outlet 40 · players 79 · Oct 2017
- +24Call of Duty®: WWIIoutlet 80 · players 56 · Nov 2017
- -26Farming Simulator 15outlet 60 · players 86 · May 2015
- -16Bloodstained: Ritual of the Nightoutlet 75 · players 91 · Jul 2019
- -29The Surgeoutlet 40 · players 69 · May 2017
Recent reviews (87 tracked)
- 80Assassin's Creed ValhallaNov 20, 2020
“Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a major improvement over 2018's Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The game tells a captivating story of a Viking warrior and presents the player with a marvelous open-world to explore.”
read full review ↗ - 80Serious Sam 4Sep 24, 2020 · Abhinav Sharma
“Serious Sam 4 get's lots of things right, but it also gets some things wrong. Overall the game is an improvement over its predecessor. The open-world design emphasizes exploration, the massive arsenal makes killing aliens more fun than ever.”
read full review ↗ - 65Fight CrabSep 16, 2020 · Bob Fekete
“Fight Crab is fun in short bursts or when playing with friends, but there isn't much to do beyond that.”
read full review ↗ - 90DOOM EternalMar 30, 2020 · Vincent Arogya
“Ultimately, once you have completed the game, what’s going to stay with you is the wholesome experience of shredding through endless demons, and not a few ups here and downs there.”
read full review ↗ - 90LightmatterJan 29, 2020 · Vincent Arogya
“Lightmatter is a breath of fresh air to the easily forgettable puzzle genre. The game is an impressive package of well-crafted puzzles, gorgeous art style, and incredible sound design. Lightmatter requires players to forge their paths by illuminating dark areas using strategic use of lights and avoiding the deadly shadows.”
read full review ↗ - 90Tools Up!Jan 14, 2020 · Bob Fekete
“Tools Up! is a goofy, fun, chaotic multiplayer game that is only hindered by how short it is”
read full review ↗ - 95The Surge 2Sep 23, 2019 · Kenneth Araullo
“The Surge 2 is a perfect example of a sequel done right, and in this case Deck13 hit it out of the park to deliver an enhanced action-packed experience with the coolest-feeling combat and a great difficulty curve to match. While not entirely flawless, the sum of all its parts is a game worth the price tag and play time, as The Surge 2 steps out of the shadows of Souls-likes and into its own as a standout action RPG, one of the best I've played this year.”
read full review ↗ - 85GreedFallSep 11, 2019 · Kenneth Araullo
“GreedFall is easily Spiders at its finest, and fans of the Western RPG genre can easily take enjoyment in its well-written and voice acted narrative as well as the solid combat when it comes to gameplay. It's by no means perfect, with a few hiccups here and there, but in GreedFall's case the great far outweighs the bad to carry the torch of a genre that has lacked a decent entry in quite some time. Extremely decent, and a must-play for any fan of the studio.”
read full review ↗ - 35Decay of LogosSep 5, 2019 · Kenneth Araullo
“Decay of Logos embodies the term of 'wasted potential,' as it squanders a genuinely interesting art and sound design with a decent narrative on frustrating game design with filled bugs and stability issues. It's the kind of game you wish would've been worked on a few months more, maybe even a full year, just so it can actually release in a state that's worthy of its asking price. As it stands, Decay of Logos is horribly tedious and downright broken, and only those who can overlook such negatives can find a reason to subject themselves to it.”
read full review ↗ - 85Remnant: From the AshesAug 30, 2019 · Kenneth Araullo
“Remnant: From the Ashes is far from a perfect game, and there are some glaring aspects that really put a damper on the title. That said, by the end of it all, you're still left with an incredibly solid third-person shooter mixed with challenging elements, all meshed incredibly well together for a passion project that oozes potential. Whether you're wandering the realms solo or with some friends, Remnant offers a thoroughly engaging experience that proves its developer's chops in making a solid action RPG title.”
read full review ↗ - 85Age of Wonders: PlanetfallAug 6, 2019 · Kenneth Araullo
“It might be too expansive for its own good, but for players who can look past that and place themselves in the shoes as a commander leading a space-faring faction to salvation there's no better 4X title out there. Age Of Wonders: Planetfall is a success for Triumph Studios, proving the developer can deliver on proper world-building to take their acclaimed series to the vast reaches of space.”
read full review ↗ - 90Metal Wolf Chaos XDAug 6, 2019 · Kenneth Araullo
“As much as people may look at this game as a meme and a novelty, Metal Wolf Chaos XD is more of a gem in the rough, a severely underappreciated title in FromSoftware's excellent library of mech games. The exaggerated patriotism, over-the-top dialog and impressive parody of popular culture is only a mask for its true facade - a surprisingly tight and very well-made mech game that's sure to please any fan and non-fan of the genre. The memes are only the tip of the iceberg.”
read full review ↗ - 95ASTRONEERJul 23, 2019 · Kenneth Araullo
“Astroneer is a lot of things - base management sim, mining game, exploration title, open-world sandbox adventure - yet all of it works, easily outclassing its contemporaries in the genre. If all you ever wanted from a space exploration title is to have fun and enjoy the game at your own pace, then there is no better choice out there than Astroneer. It's an exceedingly good title that's made even better with the many ways you can play it.”
read full review ↗ - 75Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightJul 8, 2019 · Kenneth Araullo
“Despite the huge parity of performance on different platforms (especially the Switch version) and its long list of bugs and issues, not to mention its lack of polish, Bloodstained is a very decent game that just proves that Igarashi rightfully earned his mark on the Metroidvania genre. It's not in any way a classic, especially compared to Symphony of the Night and its other contemporaries - but its a good, highly enjoyable and replayable, albeit flawed title nonetheless.”
read full review ↗ - 100Outer WildsJun 6, 2019 · Kenneth Araullo
“If I ever find myself in my own closed time-loop, I’d wish for me to play the Outer Wilds, but with the added bonus of forgetting about it, just so I can experience it all over again. It’s that good, and the first true title that I could say is a 'must-play' for 2019. ”
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