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 14 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 8 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.
- +28DOOM Eternaloutlet 100 · players 72 · Apr 2020
- +37Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6outlet 90 · players 53 · Oct 2024
- +42Warhammer: Chaosbaneoutlet 85 · players 43 · Jun 2019
- -16The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaosoutlet 70 · players 86 · Sep 2020
- +29Frostpunk 2outlet 100 · players 71 · Sep 2024
- -7RUINERoutlet 80 · players 87 · Sep 2017
- +25HUMANKIND™outlet 90 · players 65 · Sep 2021
- +25STAR WARS™: Squadronsoutlet 95 · players 70 · Oct 2020
- -12Immortal Redneckoutlet 80 · players 92 · Apr 2017
- -3Cossacks 3outlet 70 · players 73 · Sep 2016
Recent reviews (98 tracked)
- 90Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6Oct 28, 2024 · David Dominguez
“Black Ops 6’s campaign is a much-needed return to form for the long-running franchise, providing a fairly meaty experience that’s never afraid to surprise players while at the same time delivering some of the best set pieces in the series. This is modern Call of Duty at its best, shedding its corridor shooter DNA whenever it needs to, and embracing it again at the next step if that means the player will have a good time, and I couldn’t be happier with it.”
read full review ↗ - 100Frostpunk 2Sep 19, 2024 · David Dominguez
“Frostpunk 2 manages to keep true to the spirit of the original while at the same time increasing the scale a hundredfold via the addition of smart political systems that will once again have players questioning their own beliefs.”
read full review ↗ - 90Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Sep 13, 2024 · David Dominguez
“Space Marine 2 is not only a complete package in an age of games as a service selling promises, but also an extremely fun third person action game made by people who clearly love the setting and wanted to share that love with the fans.”
read full review ↗ - 90Sins of a Solar Empire IIAug 29, 2024 · David Dominguez
“Sins of a Solar Empire 2 is a more than worthy follow-up to the acclaimed 2008 original, offering a noticeable visual glow-up, but also improving on almost every other aspect as a sequel should.”
read full review ↗ - 60The First DescendantJul 12, 2024 · David Dominguez
“The First Descendant is an extremely derivative looter shooter that takes most of its mechanics from Warframe, but newcomers to the genre will almost certainly have a blast in its futuristic gunfights.”
read full review ↗ - 90Jagged Alliance 3Jul 23, 2023 · David Dominguez
“Jagged Alliance 3 manages the impossible, as Haemimont Games delivers a worthy follow-up to Jagged Alliance 2, and successfully modernizes this long dormant tactics series.”
read full review ↗ - 40RedfallMay 5, 2023 · David Dominguez
“Redfall is Arkane Studios’ first major misstep, a game that feels unfinished and without soul, as if it was designed by a committee looking to cash in on all the newest trends with no care for the developer’s past glory.”
read full review ↗ - 80Paper Cut MansionOct 31, 2022 · David Dominguez
“Paper Cut Mansion is a very charming roguelite survival horror title that manages to tell a compelling story while serving up inventive puzzles and serviceable action.”
read full review ↗ - 80ELEX IIMar 2, 2022 · David Dominguez
“ELEX II is a massive improvement over its predecessor, though its dated graphics and awkward combat can drive players away before they get a chance to truly explore the vast world of Magalan.”
read full review ↗ - 85SifuFeb 14, 2022 · David Dominguez
“Sifu is a gorgeously presented martial arts beat ’em up that will sometimes manage to get in its own way, but almost always ends up making up for its mistakes with exciting combat and a novel approach to death and failure.”
read full review ↗ - 90Far Cry® 6Oct 8, 2021 · David Dominguez
“Far Cry 6 doesn’t revolutionize the formula, but it offers enough new content and ideas to keep players busy with the series’ best entry yet.”
read full review ↗ - 90HUMANKIND™Sep 7, 2021 · David Dominguez
“Humankind is an incredibly addictive historical strategy title that will only get better with time.”
read full review ↗ - 80Curved SpaceJun 29, 2021 · David Dominguez
“Curved Space may look like a one-trick pony with a simple gimmick, but it's actually a very engaging twin-stick shooter teeming with good ideas and fun combat encounters.”
read full review ↗ - 85Necromunda: Hired GunJun 7, 2021 · David Dominguez
“Streum On Studio’s latest release might be a bit rough around the edges, but it’s a blast to play.”
read full review ↗ - 65Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm GroundJun 4, 2021 · David Dominguez
“Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground is a fun marriage of roguelite elements and turn-based tactical combat, though bugs and other issues prevent me from giving it a glowing recommendation.”
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