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 3 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.
Recent reviews (14 tracked)
- 95OwlboyOct 27, 2016 · M
“When it all comes down to it, Owlboy is a phenomenal game filled so much heart and charm that it’s amazing how D-Pad Studio managed to deliver so much for a game that was in development for almost a decade.”
read full review ↗ - 75Shadow Warrior 2Oct 16, 2016 · M
“So aside from some of the loot drops not being that good until later in the game, I really enjoyed my time with Shadow Warrior 2 especially when playing it in co-op. Considering the amount of content you're getting I can safely say that this game is worth getting at $40 especially if you have friends to play the campaign with but it's not bad if you have to play alone.”
read full review ↗ - 90AragamiOct 4, 2016 · M
“Aragami is one beautiful masterpiece, combining the stealth gameplay from the likes of Tenchu and Dishonored with a gorgeous art style.”
read full review ↗ - 90Megadimension Neptunia VIISep 17, 2016 · M
“Megadimension Neptunia VII is exactly what the series needed, providing huge improvements to both the combat and exploration. Even if you're a newcomer to the series I think this is a good place to start”
read full review ↗ - 90Deus Ex: Mankind DividedAug 19, 2016 · M
“As someone that loves these types of stealth action games, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided nails exactly what I wanted from this game. The story is fantastic, the gameplay is superb and everything else about this game made me want to get invested in the world.”
read full review ↗ - 45No Man's SkyAug 13, 2016 · M
“I do not recommend NMS for $60 right now especially on PC, it’s simply not worth picking up due the endless amount of grinding and the port not being up to standards”
read full review ↗ - 100INSIDEAug 8, 2016 · M
“After playing Limbo and how good that was I never thought INSIDE would top it, boy was I wrong and this might one of my favorite games this year.”
read full review ↗ - 90ABZUAug 8, 2016 · M
“I think ABZU is definitely worth the $20 price tag for the experience alone and I strongly recommend you give it a shot”
read full review ↗ - 95Freedom PlanetAug 3, 2016 · M
“There is good games, and then there is great games. Freedom Planet turns out to be latter, thanks to developers paying attention to detail more than i remember seeing in quite long time.”
read full review ↗ - 80SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUSJul 27, 2016 · M
“If you’re looking for a weird anime game that has really fun combat ala Dynasty Warriors than I can’t recommend this enough.”
read full review ↗ - 75FirewatchFeb 10, 2016 · M
“If you're looking for a quick game with a lot of heart then this is definitely for you.”
read full review ↗ - 75GALAK-ZOct 30, 2015 · M
“If you see this game on sale you should absolutely pick it up, trust me it'll be worth it.”
read full review ↗ - 100UndertaleOct 4, 2015 · M
“So overall Undertale is by far my GOTY of 2015 thus far and is without a doubt one of my favorite RPG's ever.”
read full review ↗ - 90METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAINSep 1, 2015 · M
“I highly recommend you get this game ASAP and show the true support of Kojima's last Metal Gear game ever!”
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