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.
Computed 26m 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.
Recent reviews (17 tracked)
- 100OCTOPATH TRAVELER™Dec 10, 2018 · John Phipps
“I absolutely loved every hour of the over one-hundred I poured into Octopath Traveler. It’s beautiful, sounds amazing, has a killer battle system, tells multiple interesting stories in a unique manner and hits all the right nostalgic notes while providing a cool evolution of classic JRPG gameplay. It’s one of my new all-time favorite games, and one I know I’ll revisit numerous times in the future”
read full review ↗ - PanTHE QUIET MAN™Nov 12, 2018 · John Phipps
“The Quiet Man is just happy to shit all over disabled people with insufferable artistic choices, garbage gameplay, and racism so overt and casual you’ll be convinced the game was funded by Congressman Steve King. Ladies and Gentlemen, The Quiet Man. One of the absolute worst games ever made.”
read full review ↗ - PanCall of Cthulhu®Oct 29, 2018 · Matt Gregoire
“It feels like there is an excellent five to six hour experience buried within Call of Cthulhu, but poorly executed genre obligations are piled on top. Cyanide clearly understands and has a love for the mythos of Lovecraft, but that can’t save Call of Cthulhu from weak gameplay, genre tropes, and hamfisted story dumps”
read full review ↗ - 100Mega Man 11Oct 2, 2018 · John Phipps
“Mega Man 11 is a wonderful meeting of old and new, a much-needed renaissance for one of gaming’s most venerated franchises, and my new series favorite.”
read full review ↗ - 70METAL GEAR SURVIVEMar 5, 2018 · Matt Gregoire
“Metal Gear Survive may not reach the heights of its predecessors, but it does admirably with what it can, producing a budget title that is not only fun to play but also feels like a part of the series.”
read full review ↗ - 100Hellblade: Senua's SacrificeAug 11, 2017 · John Phipps
“It’s an easy favorite for my GOTY, and the best game I’ve played this current generation. I implore you to follow Senua on her journey, fight with her, struggle with her, cry with her, triumph with her. It’s an experience that would be impossible in any other medium but gaming, and it left me reeling.”
read full review ↗ - 80PyreAug 7, 2017 · Matthew Finneman
“So, end of day, is Pyre for you? If you like fun, unique games with solid challenge, then yes. If you like your story to be more subtle, then yes. If you love gorgeous art and a stunning soundtrack, then yes. It is an excellent experience, and one that only gets better the further along you get.”
read full review ↗ - 90Little NightmaresMay 12, 2017 · John Phipps
“Minor control quibbles aside, Little Nightmares is an excellent platformer with a wonderfully creepy, deeply disturbing atmosphere that will linger long after the credits roll.”
read full review ↗ - 100What Remains of Edith FinchMay 12, 2017 · John Phipps
“Beautiful, graceful, poignant, heartbreaking, and yet somehow uplifting, What Remains of Edith Finch stands as an example of the absolute pinnacle of storytelling in games. A perfect experience.”
read full review ↗ - 90Cosmic Star HeroineApr 18, 2017 · John Phipps
“Cosmic Star Heroine is a love letter to some of the RPG greats from ages past, wearing its inspirations on its sleeve while making an impact very much its own. Brilliant, tactile combat and a lovely presentation bring out all the nostalgic feels.”
read full review ↗ - 90Resident Evil 7 BiohazardJan 30, 2017 · Matt Gregoire
“Resident Evil 7 backpedals on series conventions while advancing in ways that make it feel fresh, yet familiar. It's a stunning piece of game design and survival horror that should not be missed.”
read full review ↗ - 90Dishonored 2Dec 14, 2016 · John Phipps
“Dishonored 2 is one of the most eminently re-playable games I’ve encountered in years, improving on it’s predecessor in ALMOST every way while introducing awesome new innovations in stealth and gameplay. This game throws choice at the player like delicious candy, practically begs to be explored and experimented with, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.”
read full review ↗ - 60ReCore: Definitive EditionDec 14, 2016 · Gabriel Barcelos
“ReCore hits the right notes with fun combat and exploration, while at the same time disappoints with bugs and a pace-breaking, repetitive final dungeon.”
read full review ↗ - 90Yomawari: Night AloneNov 1, 2016 · John Phipps
“Yomawari: Night Alone represents something my beloved Vita doesn't have enough of: a damn good, effective horror showpiece with amazing sound, great creature design, and wonderful atmosphere. If you're a fan of survival horror and you live on Vita Island, this is a must-buy.”
read full review ↗ - 90Darkest Dungeon®Oct 14, 2016 · John Phipps
“Darkest Dungeon is a wonderfully dark, depressing, and harrowing journey into an incredibly hostile world, and uses stress as a gameplay mechanic in ways I want to see used more often.”
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