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 11 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 2 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.
- +32No Man's Skyoutlet 80 · players 48 · Aug 2016
- -28Farming Simulator 17outlet 58 · players 86 · Dec 2016
- -19Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogunoutlet 74 · players 93 · Oct 2017
- -14Preyoutlet 67 · players 81 · Jun 2017
- +25Deus Ex: Mankind Dividedoutlet 90 · players 65 · Sep 2016
- -10Homefront®: The Revolutionoutlet 56 · players 66 · Jul 2016
- -13Clustertruckoutlet 70 · players 83 · Oct 2016
- +17Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlandsoutlet 84 · players 68 · Apr 2017
- +19Assassin's Creed® Syndicateoutlet 92 · players 73 · Oct 2015
- +17Total War: WARHAMMERoutlet 86 · players 69 · Jul 2016
Recent reviews (54 tracked)
- 82Anno 2205™Dec 29, 2017 · Eddie Stubbington
“Anno 2205 is a crazy amount of fun, with a wide variety of locations, activities and a fairly rich campaign it's hard to put down.”
read full review ↗ - 85Destiny 2Oct 7, 2017 · Florian Reich
“Didn't reinvent the wheel but surely rounded the rough edges that were left from Destiny 1”
read full review ↗ - 74Shadow Tactics: Blades of the ShogunOct 2, 2017 · Florian Reich
“A game with loads of challenges, hours of playtime and a a solid use of console controls which help to overcome lots of the usual frustrations with PC ports.”
read full review ↗ - 82Monster Hunter StoriesSep 12, 2017 · Daniel Hanna
“In this wild and wonderful world of eight different regions, 61 unique Monsties and over 200 quests to complete you will never feel as if there is nothing to do or accomplish.”
read full review ↗ - 86Injustice™ 2Jun 18, 2017 · Hollie Jay Lees
“Injustice 2 is Epic, thrilling, fuelled by power and extensive imagination. The game shows an alternative view on the heroes and the villains and some have swapped their roles which makes the story mode more intense than it actually is!”
read full review ↗ - 83RiMEJun 11, 2017 · Eddie Stubbington
“RIME is a beautiful third person puzzle game, which I can't get enough of. However, the puzzles are simplistic and don't offer much of a challenge.”
read full review ↗ - 67PreyJun 10, 2017 · Florian Reich
“Prey offers a fantastic atmosphere on the Talos 1 space station but has a weak story lets the player quickly lose interest”
read full review ↗ - 76Tokyo 42May 30, 2017 · Kiwy
“Tokyo 42 is a visually pleasing game for everyone that loves stealth games with some action thrown in to balance the mix.”
read full review ↗ - 84Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® WildlandsApr 28, 2017 · Eddie Stubbington
“Ghost Recon Wildlands is a must buy. A game you should be playing with your mates every evening for a bit of fun, In a vast open-world that never runs out of options of where to go and what to do next.”
read full review ↗ - 62Mr. ShiftyApr 22, 2017 · Florian Reich
“A great top-down brawler game for on the go with 18 chapters including constant rising difficulty throughout the game”
read full review ↗ - 89Day of InfamyMar 24, 2017 · Damon Trouve
“Day of Infamy is a fantastic entry to WW2 first person shooters, and is a must buy for any WW2 FPS fan.”
read full review ↗ - 70FOR HONOR™Mar 20, 2017 · Daniel Hanna
“In conclusion multiplayer at its core is good but some serious overhauls are needed to be made, especially in regards to the Faction war, matchmaking and game modes. The story aspect of the game is fantastic, it is both engaging and fun to play, with lots of colourful characters to meet along the way.”
read full review ↗ - 70Torment: Tides of NumeneraFeb 28, 2017 · Eddie Stubbington
“Torment: Tides of Numenera is like marmite. You're either going to love it or hate it, but if you love it, you'll really love it.”
read full review ↗ - 95The WitnessFeb 17, 2017 · Zoey Hughes
“The Witness is as devious as it is brilliant and not for the easily distracted.”
read full review ↗ - 85Sniper Elite 4Feb 15, 2017 · Damon Trouve
“Sniper Elite 4 is a solid entry in the series, set in a stunning location which is vibrant and bold.”
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