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 24 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 5 times.
Computed 28m 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.
- +36Call of Duty: Black Ops 4outlet 80 · players 44 · Nov 2018
- +28Cyberpunk 2077outlet 100 · players 72 · Dec 2020
- -17Marvel's Spider-Manoutlet 70 · players 87 · Sep 2018
- +32No Man's Skyoutlet 80 · players 48 · Aug 2016
- -63Sonic Frontiersoutlet 25 · players 89 · Nov 2022
- +34FOR HONOR™outlet 80 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +32Total War: WARHAMMER IIIoutlet 80 · players 48 · Feb 2022
- +29Halo Infiniteoutlet 90 · players 61 · Jan 2022
- -19Dreamsoutlet 60 · players 79 · Mar 2020
- +16Pokemon Swordoutlet 70 · players 54 · Nov 2019
Recent reviews (275 tracked)
- 80StarfieldAug 31, 2023 · Billy Ekblom
“After almost two weeks with Starfield, the feeling is that there is still plenty to see and do. An epic space adventure in every way that will suck you into a black hole of entertainment. The game has its problems – especially in the weak main campaign – but you're sure to have other things to do.”
read full review ↗ - 80Street Fighter™ 6Jun 1, 2023 · P-A Knutsson
“With fast and smooth control, stunning visuals and plenty of game modes, Street Fighter 6 is a new star on the fighting scene. As usual, it is difficult to predict how well-functioning and balanced the online part is, but the potential for something really good is there. If nothing else, hours of fun await you in the delightfully strange single-player campaign.”
read full review ↗ - 70Diablo® IVMay 30, 2023 · Billy Ekblom
“Diablo 4 is bigger, better, and far more sinister than it has been in a long time. As a single player, the campaign gets a little tedious at times, but the big reward comes, as you know, only after that.”
read full review ↗ - 90Resident Evil 4Mar 17, 2023
“A fantastic game of a game that didn't really need a remake. Capcom still manages to optimize this 2005 gem into something that feels modern 2023 - even though some of the best sequences from the original are lost in time.”
read full review ↗ - 80Hogwarts LegacyFeb 6, 2023
“Hogwarts Legacy is a fine action-adventure game with slight RPG-touches. I say "slight" because most of the game mechanics are nowhere near as deep as they have the potential to be. But the spellcasting, atmosphere and hours upon hours of quests, missions and things to do makes up for it.”
read full review ↗ - 80Hogwarts LegacyFeb 6, 2023 · Billy Ekblom
“Hogwarts Legacy is filled to the brim with content and things to see and do. However, depth is lacking and most aspects of the game could well have been expanded a bit more. I simply would have liked to have seen a little more quality over quantity, but regardless, this is an action adventure that will keep you entertained for a long time.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Callisto Protocol™Dec 2, 2022 · Billy Ekblom
“The Callisto Protocol is stylish and entertaining space action that doesn't reinvent the wheel. Rather, the entire foundation of the game is built on tried and tested concepts and we hadn't objected to a bit of innovation.”
read full review ↗ - 60The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in MeNov 22, 2022 · P-A Knutsson
“In the fourth part of the Dark Anthology saga, we visit an old hotel filled with mystery and deadly traps. Updated game mechanics we also get, but as the control is still uncut, it overturns rather than helps. Even the sometimes strange cut remains. With that said; The cinematic concept of many story-crucial decisions still holds up and creates a wonderfully nerve-wracking experience.”
read full review ↗ - 90PentimentNov 18, 2022 · Billy Ekblom
“Mostly, however, we have praise to pour over Pentiment. The game is the stylistically most beautiful adventure of the year, while also feeling both intelligent and passionately built. It's undeniably an odd bird that's likely to find the right niche audience. For just over SEK 200 on Steam and considering that it is included in Xbox Game Pass, we encourage all curious people to take a closer look at the game.”
read full review ↗ - 25Sonic FrontiersNov 10, 2022 · P-A Knutsson
“When the blue hedgehog again runs on our television screen, it is with mixed results. For every part we genuinely like, there are elements that do their best to hack apart the joy of gaming. That's a shame, because this is in several ways the best Sonic game in three dimensions. If you're a big Sonic fan, Sonic Frontiers is still worth a look, despite all the problems.”
read full review ↗ - 90God of War: RagnarokNov 3, 2022
“When the God of War saga makes its Playstation 5 debut, we are treated to a grand adventure with strong characters, bombastic scenes, beautiful vistas, and exciting battles. At the same time, it is a very faithful sequel where it is noticeable that the roots are partly stuck in tech from 2013. In the end, Ragnarök is a worthy sequel and an excellent action game, but we cannot deny that we would have hoped for a little more.”
read full review ↗ - 90God of War RagnarökNov 3, 2022 · P-A Knutsson
“When the God of War saga debuts on Playstation 5, we're treated to an epic adventure that thunders on with strong characters, bombastic scenes, beautiful views and masterful battles. At the same time, it's a slightly too faithful sequel where it's noticeable that the roots are partly stuck in technology from 2013. Ultimately, Ragnarök is a worthy sequel and an excellent action game, but certainly we had hoped for a little more.”
read full review ↗ - 60Gotham KnightsOct 20, 2022 · P-A Knutsson
“Gotham Knights has the potential to be fantastic, but a rushed-out release means that both small and big problems are constantly gnawing at the gaming experience. Behind the slightly too many misses, however, is a sometimes brilliant adventure that in several ways beats the classic Arkham trilogy. Now we just hope that in the reasonably near future the game will receive updates that grind away the parts that chafe.”
read full review ↗ - 70VALKYRIE ELYSIUMOct 11, 2022 · P-A Knutsson
“Valkyrie Elysium is in many ways reminiscent of a Playstation 2 game – in an unexpectedly good way. With old-fashioned environments and strange presentation, the first impression is wobbly, but the well-controlled and intense combat makes the adventure entertain so much that some outdated elements can't lower our mood.”
read full review ↗ - 90GroundedOct 3, 2022 · P-A Knutsson
“Grounded is a cozy and scary game at the same time. One moment we explore the exciting world and gather material for our base in peace and quiet, and the next we panic when a huge bloodthirsty spider wants to sink its teeth into us.”
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