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 25m 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.
- -47The Witnessoutlet 33 · players 80 · Feb 2016
- +29SUPERHOToutlet 100 · players 71 · May 2016
- +18Deus Ex: Mankind Dividedoutlet 83 · players 65 · Oct 2016
- +20Worms W.M.Doutlet 91 · players 71 · Aug 2016
- -50Carmageddon: Max Damageoutlet 25 · players 75 · Aug 2016
- +25Virginiaoutlet 91 · players 66 · Sep 2016
- +8The Park®outlet 67 · players 59 · May 2016
- -32Anarcuteoutlet 58 · players 90 · Jul 2016
- -36Song of the Deepoutlet 42 · players 78 · Jul 2016
Recent reviews (57 tracked)
- 83Hand of Fate 2Nov 30, 2017 · Kevin McIntosh
“Hand of Fate 2 impresses in many ways and does everything it is trying to do right. If you’re in this target audience, Hand of Fate 2 can offer a fun adventure that will keep you engaged for hours.”
read full review ↗ - 10099VidasNov 17, 2017 · Kevin McIntosh
“If you want to see a great example of a new twist on a classic genre, 99Vidas won’t disappoint.”
read full review ↗ - 91Caveman WarriorsOct 27, 2017 · Kevin McIntosh
“Caveman Warriors is an extremely well balanced, colorful, and most importantly, fun game with charming characters and a beautiful world and I’ll most likely replay it with friends a few times over.”
read full review ↗ - 50Spiral SplatterOct 21, 2017 · Kevin McIntosh
“Puzzle games are everywhere. Is this newest PS4 offering a worthy investment?”
read full review ↗ - 58Toby: The Secret MineJan 20, 2017 · Chris Roberto
“If you’re looking for a more casual LIMBO-stye game, this is certainly one I can recommend, because, after further evaluation, this is pretty much what Toby is going for in my estimation. A simpler, more accessible, friendlier LIMBO. It’s not a bad game. If, however, you’re like me and looking for a more core game like the former, this won’t hit those marks, though it could be a worthy play down the line with a sale, or if you just need more of these kinds of games in your library right now.”
read full review ↗ - 75Yesterday OriginsDec 2, 2016 · Chris Roberto
“I like a lot about Yesterday Origins, however, there’s just as much bogging it down as I enjoyed. As it stands, I praise the really good bits highly, but the low ones, well, they creep up far too often. I do recommend the game, though I think if you’re not already a huge fan of the genre, you may want to wait to see if the bigger, more “game-breaking” issues get fixed before you jump in.”
read full review ↗ - 83Deus Ex: Mankind DividedOct 3, 2016 · Austin Belzer
“You see, Mankind Divided is what Human Revolution should've been, it just took Eidos Montreal five years to get there.”
read full review ↗ - 83The Final StationOct 3, 2016 · Chris Roberto
“I would recommend this game to everyone, especially fans of the genre (any of them on display). There’s enough here to warrant at least one run through, and you could definitely make the argument of 100% completion to go through it again to keep everyone alive and mop up anything else you may have missed. Yeah, the game has flaws, but these are the kind I’m willing to overlook for the story, and developer Do My Best Games probably did do their best, and I appreciate it.”
read full review ↗ - 91VirginiaSep 27, 2016 · Chris Roberto
“Virginia was a wild ride, that’s for sure. If you’re a fan of the genre you’d probably be angry with yourself for missing out on this game. If you’re just looking for an offbeat, kind of wacky mystery, you’ll find something here, too.”
read full review ↗ - 75The Huntsman: Winter's CurseSep 23, 2016 · Chris Roberto
“The bottom line on The Huntsman: Winter’s Curse is this: I liked it. Was it incredible? No. Was it entertaining? Yes. It kept my interest the whole time and even though I found a lot of the story predictable and cliched, I still didn’t feel like I was let down in any huge way. If you’re looking to add to the lore of the franchise, you should pick this up at some point. If you’re just looking for a quick-ish, non-traditional traditional RPG, you’ll likely get your money’s worth here.”
read full review ↗ - 100King OddballSep 9, 2016 · Chris Roberto
“For the price, unless you have some sort of crazy bias against casual games, there's no reason to let this one stay out of your library. You'll be glad you have it. King Oddball is a blast and you should be playing it right now.”
read full review ↗ - 91HueSep 7, 2016 · Chris Roberto
“Hue is a very enjoyable puzzle game to spend your time with. It's not overly long in the tooth and you shouldn't have too much trouble finishing it up. The story was a highlight to see through and while I wish there were more of it, I can't fault it too much, because it still hits the right notes. If you're looking for a unique puzzle game to round out your Summer, don't let this one pass you by. It's well worth your time.”
read full review ↗ - 91The Turing TestAug 31, 2016 · Chris Roberto
“This is a very worthy puzzle game, and if you’re someone who enjoys the genre, I wouldn’t recommend ignoring The Turing Test for long.”
read full review ↗ - 58ArmikrogAug 26, 2016 · Chris Roberto
“I had fun with the game, but I had just as much frustration with it, too. As it stands, if you're a diehard P&C fan or you have an in with the creators or actors, you'll probably find something to like. If you don't fall into those camps, you wouldn't be hurting yourself waiting for a price drop or sequel before diving into this one. And that saddens me to say.”
read full review ↗ - 91Full Mojo RampageAug 26, 2016 · Chris Roberto
“Full Mojo Rampage was a bit of a shock to me. I was not expecting to enjoy this game as much as I did. It scratched – and still is – an itch I didn't really know I had. I can't explain what that itch is, but I can say that I'm not upset it's still doing it. Over the Top Games really hit a home run. This game is just plain fun and with the sprinkles of humor here and there it shows a silly side that is appreciated in these kinds of experiences. Fans of these genres will have no problem finding a good time, I have no doubt.”
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