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 3 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.
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 (10 tracked)
- 64UndisputedOct 14, 2024 · Jarrod Saunders
“Undisputed is a contender that hasn’t quite found its footing, leaving fans waiting for that triumphant moment.”
read full review ↗ - 79Shift HappensMar 11, 2017 · Evan Saunders
“Whether you’re playing quietly in single player mode, shouting and laughing with a friend, or shouting in frustration at a stranger, you’re bound to find something to enjoy with Shift Happens.”
read full review ↗ - 78Loot RascalsMar 7, 2017 · Deville Louw
“In the end, I found myself falling in love with Loot Rascals‘ stunning visuals and it’s punishing gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 86Torment: Tides of NumeneraFeb 27, 2017 · Deville Louw
“By weaving an interesting narrative, creating a lush and bizarre world and giving players a surprising amount of freedom, inXile has created an RPG that does reward those that are willing to delve into its deep dialogue system.”
read full review ↗ - 85FOR HONOR™Feb 19, 2017 · Deville Louw
“I won’t lie, I died a lot in For Honor. But in death, I learned how to become a better player. For Honor‘s battle system rewards those that take the time to learn it’s nuances and punishes those that don’t.”
read full review ↗ - 82Phoning HomeFeb 12, 2017 · Evan Saunders
“Phoning Home doesn’t play out like your typical survival game. Instead, it carries a deeper storyline and game dynamic.”
read full review ↗ - 80KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter PrologueFeb 2, 2017 · Deville Louw
“Visiting colourful worlds, exploring the meaning of friendship and raising some cute pets in the process, has made me rediscover why I enjoyed the Kingdom Hearts franchise in the first place.”
read full review ↗ - 92LinelightJan 30, 2017 · Evan Saunders
“The game is fun. The game is addictive. It provides the basic criteria of what a game should be, and takes us back to a time when all we had were lines and light to develop programmer game.”
read full review ↗ - 90Resident Evil 7 BiohazardJan 23, 2017 · Sergio Pereira
“Resident Evil 7 is the most fun I've had where my heart's longevity was seriously in question. It's genuinely frightening and thrilling,”
read full review ↗ - 60Siegecraft CommanderJan 22, 2017 · Evan Saunders
“Although there are some great moments and uniqueness to Siegecraft Commander, it isn't without a few weaknesses.”
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