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 10 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 2 times.
Computed 1h 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.
- +42Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfareoutlet 85 · players 44 · Nov 2016
- +32Call of Duty®: WWIIoutlet 88 · players 56 · Nov 2017
- -26The Evil Within 2outlet 61 · players 87 · Oct 2017
- -11Bloodstained: Ritual of the Nightoutlet 80 · players 91 · Jun 2019
- +18Portal Knightsoutlet 90 · players 72 · May 2017
- -10Streets of Rogueoutlet 75 · players 86 · Jul 2019
- +25Agents of Mayhemoutlet 80 · players 55 · Aug 2017
- -23Slain: Back from Helloutlet 60 · players 83 · Nov 2016
- -31RIVEoutlet 60 · players 91 · Sep 2016
- +16The Flame in the Floodoutlet 90 · players 74 · Feb 2016
Recent reviews (105 tracked)
- 80EtherbornJul 18, 2019 · Matt Heywood
“Etherborn is now available, and it offers up some unique twists on the platforming, exploration, and puzzle video game genres. This is thanks to its brilliantly designed, and challenging levels, which are the puzzles themselves due to how gravity affects the player at each an every turn.”
read full review ↗ - 75Streets of RogueJul 15, 2019 · Matt Heywood
“If you enjoy the rogue-lite genre, then Streets of Rogue will make you happy, but if you don't like things such as permadeath and stealth, you will find more fun in another title.”
read full review ↗ - 90Blazing ChromeJul 11, 2019 · Matt Heywood
“Blazing Chrome completely nails its homage to the Contra franchise, so much so, that it feels like a better version of it.”
read full review ↗ - 80Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightJun 27, 2019 · Matt Heywood
“Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night may have shipped with a nasty bug, and it definitely has some rage inducing boss battles, but in the end its challenges and homages to the Metroidvania genre keep it feeling rewarding and very fun to play. Just prepare to be flustered.”
read full review ↗ - 85My Friend PedroJun 20, 2019 · Matt Heywood
“The latest Indie gem to come from Devolver Digital is now here, and if you love oddball types of games that offer up unique gameplay experiences and sentient bananas, then My Friend Pedro will be right up your demented, side-scrolling shooter loving alley.”
read full review ↗ - 64Fade to SilenceMay 1, 2019
“An ambitious undertaking combining elements of survival, horror, and city building games, Fade to Silence might have been a hit if only they squashed the bugs and made a more cohesive story.”
read full review ↗ - 60Degrees of SeparationFeb 20, 2019 · Matt Heywood
“If you're a hardcore puzzle game fan that also loves non-linear world design, then you'll appreciate what Degrees of Separation has to offer. Otherwise, this pretty little Indie title is one you can pass on.”
read full review ↗ - 83Metro ExodusFeb 15, 2019 · Nathaniel Smyth
“"When a little girls asks you to get her teddy bear from a nest of giant, evil bat mutants, YOU GET THAT TEDDY BEAR."”
read full review ↗ - 70Unruly HeroesJan 31, 2019 · Matt Heywood
“Unruly Heroes is a new multi-platform title from Magic Design Studios that features Action/Adventure style gameplay set in a beautiful looking, mystical land, with a narrative based on the Monkey King Legend. Its mix of platforming, combat, and puzzle-solving offers up a nice variety of gameplay, and while the combat controls leave much to be desired and can cause a bit of rage at times, the overall experience is still pretty enjoyable.”
read full review ↗ - 95GRISDec 13, 2018 · Matt Heywood
“Gris, in my opinion, is a Journey-level game in terms of how it completely sucks you into its artistic experience and doesn't let your senses go until its credit roll.”
read full review ↗ - 69Darksiders IIINov 27, 2018 · Matt Heywood
“Darksiders 3 opted to strip itself down a bit when compared to what Darksiders 2 offered, but after spending time with it, the game’s relatively straightforward experience can grow on you if you’re into challenging games that don’t hold your hand. If you wanted more of what you got in the last game though, you will be let down, because this sequel leans more towards a Dark Souls-lite experience than a new Darksiders one.”
read full review ↗ - 77Call of Cthulhu®Nov 1, 2018 · Nathaniel Smyth
“"A great psychological horror game with a few setbacks that keep it from being truly amazing. Fans of Cthulhu mythos will probably get an extra kick out of it."”
read full review ↗ - 90Guacamelee! 2Aug 21, 2018 · Matt Heywood
“EB: You should play this sequel even if you missed the original thanks to its great homage to the Metroidvania genre.”
read full review ↗ - 81VampyrJun 8, 2018 · Matt Heywood
“Vampyr offers up a very intriguing take on the iconic monster, while also offering up one of the deepest morality systems ever featured in an action-RPG. This is a game worth experiencing.”
read full review ↗ - 63Shape of the WorldJun 6, 2018 · Nathaniel Smyth
““You walk around inside a strangely colored swamp/forest/cave/mountain and touch glowing things to go to the next area.””
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