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 2 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 0 times.
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.
Recent reviews (14 tracked)
- 90BEAUTIFUL DESOLATIONFeb 26, 2020 · Nick de Bruyne
“Considering its low price point, Beautiful Desolation delivers a big adventure with lots of depth to the wild story and fascinating world.”
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- 70Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™Oct 24, 2017 · Nick de Bruyne
“There’s a lot to like and the nemesis system is really great but I wish that the game built around it was more interesting and engaging.”
read full review ↗ - 80CupheadOct 15, 2017 · Nick de Bruyne
“Cuphead is as tough to play as it is pretty… and boy is it pretty.”
read full review ↗ - 70PreyJul 3, 2017 · Nick de Bruyne
“Immersive and intriguing – By slowing the game right down and also keeping the scarier elements to a very manageable level, Prey encourages you to take your time and enjoy all the details, while also giving you the freedom to approach your problems in a variety of different ways.”
read full review ↗ - 90Injustice™ 2May 29, 2017 · Nick de Bruyne
“Not only is it great to look at and fun to play, but the multiverse mode and loot systems give you genuine reasons to come back to it again and again, even if you don’t touch the multiplayer.”
read full review ↗ - 80Deus Ex: Mankind DividedFeb 2, 2017 · Nick de Bruyne
“Good not great. While I liked many aspects of it, it feels like it had never lived up to its full potential.”
read full review ↗ - 80Dead Rising 4Dec 4, 2016 · Nick de Bruyne
“While it’s far from perfect or revolutionary, Dead Rising 4 does dish up some good times and gory action.”
read full review ↗ - 50Steep™Dec 4, 2016 · Nick de Bruyne
“The only thing steeper than the mountains is the full price they’re asking for a uninspired, boring and buggy game.”
read full review ↗ - 60ReCore: Definitive EditionSep 15, 2016 · Marko Swanepoel
“In ReCore's attempt to capture gaming's pervious accomplishments, it failed to create its own personality and be a fun experience.”
read full review ↗ - 50Assetto CorsaAug 30, 2016 · Nick de Bruyne
“It may come with some of the best driving physics to ever grace a console, but they come at the cost of everything else that makes console racers any good.”
read full review ↗ - 70LEGO® STAR WARS™: The Force AwakensJul 13, 2016 · Nick de Bruyne
“Good wholesome fun that fans of LEGO, Star Wars or co-op can happily enjoy.”
read full review ↗ - 100INSIDEJul 10, 2016 · Oltman Botha
“A must have for any gamer looking for something special”
read full review ↗ - 90Overwatch®May 26, 2016 · Nick de Bruyne
“Overwatch is a great amount of accessible fun that offers a good time in so many ways. We are having a blast with it and plan on playing it for a very, very long time to come!”
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