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 7 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 2 times.
Computed 5m 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.
- +26No Man's Skyoutlet 68 · players 42 · Aug 2016
- +22Fallout 4outlet 94 · players 72 · Nov 2015
- -24SOMAoutlet 68 · players 92 · Oct 2015
- +25Mortal Kombat Xoutlet 96 · players 71 · Aug 2015
- +26Deus Ex: Mankind Dividedoutlet 92 · players 66 · Sep 2016
- -24This Is the Policeoutlet 56 · players 80 · Aug 2016
- +27Mega Man Legacy Collectionoutlet 96 · players 69 · Sep 2015
- -14Clustertruckoutlet 69 · players 83 · Sep 2016
- -25Submergedoutlet 48 · players 73 · Sep 2015
- +23Mighty No. 9outlet 85 · players 62 · Jun 2016
Recent reviews (91 tracked)
- 96Titanfall® 2Nov 3, 2016 · Stephen Krusel
“None of those massive shifts in the landscape of AAA shooters would have happened without Titanfall, and it’s truly groundbreaking gameplay innovations. Titanfall 2 continues this trend of innovation by featuring a character focused single player campaign in a genre obsessed with over-the-top action,and by making really smart additions to multiplayer gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 95Hyper Light DrifterNov 3, 2016 · Stephen Krusel
“Since the initial release of the game, two features have been added to Hyper Light Drifter. Shortly after release, a drop in, drop out local co-op mode was added, alleviating some of the difficulty issues for players with helpful friends. Even more helpful for players who found the game too tough is the more recently added Newcomer mode which disables some achievements but gives players more health and ammo at the start of the game.”
read full review ↗ - 85One Night StandOct 31, 2016 · Janet Garcia
“I walk away from One Night Stand the game the way one–sometimes–leaves a one night stand in real life. Part of me wants more, but I have no idea what that would even be. And, in the end, I’m just content with having had the experience.”
read full review ↗ - 81Seasons after FallOct 20, 2016 · Jess Reed
“On the whole, I would recommend Seasons After Fall to anyone looking for another pretty indie platformer. Seasons After Fall certainly holds its own (minus the glitches) against other favorites within the genre, but doesn’t do enough to truly surpass its counterparts. Still, it can be quite calming and engaging for a short period of time and is certainly worth the playthrough for anyone looking for a new platformer.”
read full review ↗ - 72Event[0]Oct 13, 2016 · Josh Abbott
“Event [0] leaves you wanting more. It makes you wish for a bigger ship, for a more robust chat feature, and for a few more puzzles. Obviously that means the game is doing something right, but it also feels incomplete. That said, Event [0] is a commendable experience, because it ventures into a new and exciting place.”
read full review ↗ - 80RIVEOct 6, 2016 · Josh Abbott
“Any and all gripes related to RIVE are minor, and none should obscure the fact that it’s a solid game filled to the brim with high-impact action. The game’s high points are thrilling enough to melt its flaws into a glowing hunk of molten metal. It’s a great little reference to the arcade shooters of yesteryear, recalling what was great about those games while firmly establishing an identity of its own. RIVE is not a game to miss.”
read full review ↗ - 84Wheels of AureliaOct 5, 2016 · Connor O'Malley
“But it would be remiss to end on a negative for this review of a very, very special game. Wheels of Aurelia is a narrative triumph, with dialogue that has more to say than the vast majority of games would ever dare.”
read full review ↗ - 69Dear Esther: Landmark EditionOct 4, 2016 · Garry Gordon
“While touted as the first member of the “walking simulator” genre, there is something to be said about the mood and tone that Dear Esther evokes through what you see and hear. As a chill and explorative experience, it delivers a coherent narrative more than another recent hit (or miss) No Man’s Sky. Even if you don’t know what you are doing, it is a structured, and directed, storytelling experience.”
read full review ↗ - 60Diaries of a Spaceport JanitorOct 4, 2016 · Evan Schwab
“My time spent with Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor wasn’t always spectacular, and I often found myself not wanting to continue in my quest to un-curse myself and escape the daily redundancies of being a spaceport janitor.”
read full review ↗ - 85Halcyon 6: Starbase CommanderSep 29, 2016 · Evan Schwab
“when I look back at my overall experience with Halcyon 6 Starbase Commader, I can’t help but nod at the enjoyment I had with the game. Its elements weren’t all original, particularly with the blatant X-Com base set up, but the game’s character helped set it apart. With enjoyable gameplay split between space and ground, battling your foes in Halcyon 6 is engrossing and loads of fun.”
read full review ↗ - 69ClustertruckSep 27, 2016 · Stephen Krusel
“Ultimately, ClusterTruck is fun. If a particular player is into first person platforming, it’s going to be a blast. But for literally every other type of person, ClusterTruck has practically nothing to offer.”
read full review ↗ - 83Super Mutant Alien AssaultSep 26, 2016 · Stephen Krusel
“Super Mutant Alien Assault is a game that is fun to play, looks and sounds good (if you’re into dubstep) and is constantly growing and changing as it is played, but just a bit rough on players very early on. A pretty good package for $9.99 on Steam, PS4, and Xbox One.”
read full review ↗ - 49Knight SquadSep 23, 2016 · Stephen Krusel
“A 2D top-down boss rush game with a bunch of cool multiplayer modes is a really good idea, but Knight Squad is not a good execution on that idea. The game misses the mark on several key aspects of gameplay creating a really unappealing mess of a game, even for $14.99.”
read full review ↗ - 69ReCore: Definitive EditionSep 22, 2016 · Janet Garcia
“Even for the low price of $40, I can't recommend ReCore. This game feels like a first draft. A lot of the gameplay mechanics are there, but the world and story fails to satisfy. You're best off waiting for the price to become insanely low, picking it up, and hoping for an IP saving sequel.”
read full review ↗ - 90HueSep 13, 2016 · Annemarie Gallagher
“Hue is a deceptively simple game, near guaranteed to draw you in to its world. The game's levels develop in complexity as you progress and by the latter stages of the game, they can be fiendishly complex. At the same time, it's also a meditative experience with its beautifully drawn world and soundtrack. Hue is a game well worth your time.”
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