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 6 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 4 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.
- +38Far Cry® 5outlet 100 · players 62 · Apr 2018
- +27Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™outlet 100 · players 73 · Oct 2017
- -22Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Nameoutlet 70 · players 93 · Nov 2023
- +26Gotham Knightsoutlet 90 · players 65 · Oct 2022
- -5GOD EATER 2 Rage Burstoutlet 70 · players 76 · Sep 2016
Recent reviews (22 tracked)
- 70Persona 5 TacticaNov 17, 2023 · Andrei Cortez
“Atlus successfully translated the turn-based combat system of their 2017 masterpiece into a competent tactical experience in Persona 5 Tactica.”
read full review ↗ - 60Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® IIINov 13, 2023 · Excelle Escalada
“While Modern Warfare 3 may offer some enjoyable aspects, it is important to acknowledge the numerous caveats and the disappointing Campaign.”
read full review ↗ - 70Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His NameNov 11, 2023 · Excelle Escalada
“The game does a great job of tying up loose ends and explaining why Kiryu returns.”
read full review ↗ - 80Ghostrunner 2Oct 23, 2023 · Andrei Cortez
“Ghostrunner 2 successfully surpasses its predecessor in various aspects, fulfilling the primary objective of a sequel to evolve.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed MirageOct 4, 2023 · Andrei Cortez
“Assassin's Creed Mirage takes us back to the "glory days" of Assassin's Creed.”
read full review ↗ - 100Baldur's Gate 3Sep 27, 2023 · Andrei Cortez
“Larian Studios' ambitious approach has resulted in a world that is highly responsive to player choices.”
read full review ↗ - 100Hogwarts LegacyFeb 4, 2023 · Andrei Cortez
“Hogwarts Legacy is a thrilling and immersive game that takes players on a journey through the wizarding world of Harry Potter. With its rich and detailed world, deep spellcasting system, and engaging combat, the game offers players a wealth of content to explore and engage with.”
read full review ↗ - 90Gotham KnightsOct 21, 2022
“The excitement surrounding Gotham Knights, which has made it among the most highly anticipated of 2022, has surely set the bar even higher.”
read full review ↗ - 80Cyberpunk 2077Dec 14, 2020 · Mark Louis Salazar
“Cyberpunk 2077 is of massive ambition, and the characters in it are brilliantly written and performed.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed ValhallaNov 10, 2020 · Francis Cabañas
“As an action rpg game, Valhalla looks to be a staple for many many more years to come.”
read full review ↗ - 90Watch Dogs®: LegionOct 29, 2020 · Andrei Cortez
“Watch Dogs: Legion is a refined realization of the hacker fantasy that the first title wanted to capture.”
read full review ↗ - 80Far Cry® New DawnFeb 22, 2019 · Excelle Escalada
“The game is small when compared to FC5, but still you have got a lot to do, explore a lot of places and also tasked with rebuilding your base etc.”
read full review ↗ - 100Resident Evil 2Feb 1, 2019
“Not only it evokes nostalgia for game veterans but delivers much more to remember it for a long time.”
read full review ↗ - 100Red Dead Redemption 2Oct 28, 2018 · Excelle Escalada
“Rockstar Games have proven their open world gaming capabilities with the release of Red Dead Redemption 2. The game is truly a masterpiece for fans of cowboy games.”
read full review ↗ - 100NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKERSep 6, 2018 · Excelle Escalada
“It exactly captures the essence of the Naruto from the original anime series. The Speed and personality of the protagonist is displayed with clarity and even though it is largely focused on the multi-player game feature, there are many single player missions to help you accumulate some XP and skills.”
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