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 42 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 7 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.
- -42The Long Darkoutlet 40 · players 82 · Aug 2017
- +41No Man's Skyoutlet 83 · players 42 · Sep 2016
- +34Batman™: Arkham Knightoutlet 92 · players 58 · Jul 2015
- +52Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfareoutlet 85 · players 34 · Dec 2016
- +29Call of Duty®: Black Ops IIIoutlet 92 · players 63 · Dec 2015
- +41Call of Duty®: WWIIoutlet 92 · players 51 · Dec 2017
- -17Assetto Corsaoutlet 70 · players 87 · Aug 2016
- +22Fallout 4outlet 94 · players 72 · Dec 2015
- +26Far Cry® 5outlet 85 · players 59 · May 2018
- +30Assassin's Creed® Unityoutlet 82 · players 53 · Dec 2014
Recent reviews (264 tracked)
- 90Planet of LanaMay 22, 2023 · Richard Lee Breslin
“Planet of Lana is one of the most charming, wonderful and endearing games that you’re going to play this year. It’s a game that most certainly is on your to-do list for 2023 and better still, it’s on Xbox Game Pass. So, go and pick it up already.”
read full review ↗ - 60RedfallMay 2, 2023 · Richard Lee Breslin
“Redfall is a fun game at times, but its lack of cinematic storytelling and uninspired open-world gameplay loop struggles to allow me to feel immersed as much as I would have liked. In a nutshell, Redfall is a solid vampiric shooter that lacks the bite required to make this another Arkane classic.”
read full review ↗ - 75Evil WestDec 16, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“Evil West is a fun and charming action-packed shooter of a recently bygone era. If you wanted an alternative take on the wild west, you can’t go much wrong with Flying Wild Hogs' latest offering.”
read full review ↗ - 85The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in MeNov 17, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“The Devil in Me provides a bloodshed of suspense, horror and fun. It’s the perfect send-off for season one of The Dark Pictures Anthology.”
read full review ↗ - 100God of War RagnarökNov 3, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“God of War Ragnarok is an example of sequel excellence and cements its place among the gaming gods of greatness.”
read full review ↗ - 75Gotham KnightsOct 20, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“It won’t win any Game of the Year awards, but it still has charm. Be the hero that this game needs because Gotham Knights is an underdog story worth experiencing.”
read full review ↗ - 90DEATHLOOPSep 20, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“Deathloop is charming, enticing and exhilarating. In 2021, Deathloop may have been the PC and PS5 game of the year for now, and now in 2022, it’s the turn of the Xbox.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Last of Us™ Part IAug 31, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“The Last of Us is still a powerful, hard-hitting story that still punches you in the gut to this very day. This remake isn’t just a classic of yesteryear, but it's equally a modern-day classic of today.”
read full review ↗ - 70Saints RowAug 22, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“I’d advise going into Saints Row with lowered expectations. If you can do that, Saints Row brings chaotic fun and over-the-top mayhem to the world of Santo Ileso.”
read full review ↗ - 90Two Point CampusAug 4, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“Two Point Campus is full of laugh-out-loud moments but has a serious strategic element. It's everything you could ever want from a sequel. I think I’ve found my new favourite management sim!”
read full review ↗ - 90Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's RevengeJun 21, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is one of the most charming, stylish, and fun games I’ve played in years. So, what are you waiting for, go buy it, dude!”
read full review ↗ - 85The QuarryJun 17, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“If you’re a fan of classic horror movies where dumb teenagers get killed in gruesome ways, you’ll have an absolute bloodbath of a time with The Quarry.”
read full review ↗ - 80Trek to YomiMay 24, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“Trek to Yomi is an absolute blast that provides plenty of memorable moments throughout its 4-5 hours main story. Trek to Yomi may be as frustrating as it is rewarding, but it will still be the best £16/$20 you’ll spend this year.”
read full review ↗ - 80Lumote: The Mastermote ChroniclesMay 11, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“Lumote: The Mastermote Chronicles is a charming, satisfying and visually pleasing puzzle platformer, and a unique experience shouldn’t be overlooked.”
read full review ↗ - 90LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker SagaApr 20, 2022 · Richard Lee Breslin
“LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is not only the best LEGO game of all time, but it’s also the best Star Wars game in years.”
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