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 13 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 2 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.
- +32No Man's Skyoutlet 80 · players 48 · Aug 2016
- -41Lethal Leagueoutlet 45 · players 86 · May 2017
- -28Thronebreaker: The Witcher Talesoutlet 49 · players 77 · Dec 2018
- -15INSIDEoutlet 78 · players 93 · Aug 2016
- +33DIRT 5outlet 90 · players 57 · Nov 2020
- -16Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlandsoutlet 55 · players 71 · Mar 2017
- -29Road Redemptionoutlet 40 · players 69 · Jan 2019
- +13Elite Dangerousoutlet 79 · players 66 · Jul 2017
- +14Street Fighter Voutlet 70 · players 56 · Apr 2016
- +19South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™outlet 90 · players 72 · Oct 2017
Recent reviews (135 tracked)
- 80WRC 10 The Official GameAug 31, 2021
“WRC 10 is another solid entry in the long-running series. This year’s a special one for WRC fans thanks to the 50th-anniversary content which is its own game mode. The racing is as good as ever and the Career mode has taken pains to bring fans into the backroom of the sport. A few performance issues aside, WRC 10 is a must-play for rally fans.”
read full review ↗ - 65The Falconeer: Warrior EditionAug 2, 2021
“The Falconeer is weird and wonderful with its surprisingly good sci-fi/high fantasy story and lore-ridden world. Despite its unusual and “out there” premise, it falls into the familiar and doesn’t do anything new with its gameplay. There’s a world worth seeing in The Falconeer and it really is an artistic piece by a passionate artist, but it feels like a piece of a larger picture. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Mass Effect™ Legendary EditionJun 5, 2021
“Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the definitive collection of what is one of the finest gaming trilogies ever released. With an extensive list of tweaks and improvements under the hood, this is how the Mass Effect trilogy should be played.”
read full review ↗ - 70Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate ShowdownJun 1, 2021
“Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown is more of the same, and for fans of SEGA’s long-running fighting franchise, that should be enough. For those shy of online encounters, Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown doesn’t offer much by way of single-player content.”
read full review ↗ - 85Resident Evil VillageMay 17, 2021
“Resident Evil Village is as good a place to start as any if you're a newcomer to the series. The game takes pains to open itself up to new players with its action-orientated gameplay, supernatural story, and a cast of great villains to sell the package. I'm sold and Resident Evil now has a new fan.”
read full review ↗ - 70MotoGP 21Apr 27, 2021
“MotoGP 21 is a fine racer that’s realistic to a fault at times. It’s not beginner friendly and you’ll certainly need to be a part of the two-wheeled racing community to appreciate this niche, but it’s good fun all the same. A bit of practice and patience will do newcomers well, while veteran speedsters will feel at home with the familiar tracks, riders, and machines.”
read full review ↗ - 95What The Dub?!Apr 8, 2021 · Chris Harding
“What The Dub?! is the best party game I've ever played - simple as that. Its core concept is super simple and the execution is easy. The hard part? Being funny enough to make it worth playing, but that's on you.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed ValhallaNov 9, 2020 · Chris Harding
“Ubisoft delivers another open-world epic, but this time it's a focused and streamlined affair. The graphical overhaul works to announce the end of one era and the beginning of another as Assassin's Creed continues its ongoing evolution as an accessible action-adventure for the long-time fans, while still offering a deep RPG experience for those introduced via Origins and Odyssey.”
read full review ↗ - 80Watch Dogs®: LegionNov 5, 2020 · Chris Harding
“Watch Dogs Legion is a fantastic continuation of the franchise. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel with its gameplay, even if it does flip tradition by ditching a main character to follow. The new systems in place work really well and hacking around London is as good as it ever was in previous games. Where next?”
read full review ↗ - 90DIRT 5Nov 2, 2020 · Chris Harding
“DIRT 5 is a brilliant racer and that provides an early taste of next-gen, at least on PS4 Pro. The gameplay is great arcadey fun, and there's depth to the single-player mode that gets much deeper with the player creation kit in Playgrounds. Dirt 5 blurs the lines between current and next-gen with DIRT 5. It's ahead of the game and perhaps one of the best racers of this console generation, and if you're left playing on the older machines this side of Christmas, you shouldn't feel too hard done by - you're still getting an exceptional racer.”
read full review ↗ - 75Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga ContinuesOct 29, 2020 · Stuart Mclean
“Cobra Kai is a decent little beat 'em up that offers up a surprising level of depth. Decent animation and voice acting help to deliver a game that compliments the TV show it is based on nicely, and fans of the genre will love the old skool callbacks and references that the game delivers.”
read full review ↗ - 80New Super Lucky's TaleSep 30, 2020
“New Super Lucky’s Tale is a really enjoyable and light-hearted platformer with an adorable cast of characters. This adventurous fox will take you through a bunch of fun and cheerful levels, which after playing through – it’s hard to be in a bad mood.”
read full review ↗ - 65Port Royale 4Sep 25, 2020 · Jeremy Peterson
“Port Royale 4 is a dense trade and economy simulator that doubles as a harsh reminder that I'll probably never get to see the Caribbean in real life. Despite this cruel reminder about my personal station in life, building my own little corner of paradise in this digital world was a chill, if sometimes repetitive, experience. The learning curve is steep if it's your first time in the genre, but if navigating screens and crunching numbers is your thing, you'll be in heaven. For everyone else, it might not be for you.”
read full review ↗ - 90Hotshot RacingSep 8, 2020 · Chris Harding
“Hotshot Racing is pure fun, and that's something I can always get behind. It's good fun for all ages, but I suspect the older generation will look on Hotshot Racing with a little more love in their eyes than the clueless kids of today.”
read full review ↗ - 75Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-ReckoningSep 7, 2020
“Overall, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a very good game. If you enjoy fantasy or just cool monster design you’ll probably get a kick out of this. If you can get past the beginning you’ll have a great time heading through the world and letting the story unfold around you.”
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