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 7 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 3 times.
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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.
- +25DOOM Eternaloutlet 100 · players 76 · Mar 2020
- -27Two Point Hospitaloutlet 60 · players 87 · Oct 2018
- -12Cupheadoutlet 80 · players 92 · Oct 2017
- +26DEATHLOOPoutlet 100 · players 74 · Sep 2021
- +25Anno 1800outlet 100 · players 75 · May 2019
- -13Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogunoutlet 80 · players 94 · Nov 2016
- +27RIDE 4outlet 100 · players 73 · Feb 2021
- +16BIOMUTANToutlet 75 · players 60 · Jul 2021
- -28Forgotton Anneoutlet 60 · players 88 · May 2018
- -22Snake Passoutlet 60 · players 82 · May 2017
Recent reviews (108 tracked)
- 75KeyWeMay 19, 2022 · Tobias Heinen
“If you're looking for something nice to do in the evening and want to integrate partners or roommates into your hobby, you won't go wrong with KeyWe. The cute little feathered creatures are an entertaining change for beginners as well as long-term players, and the constant change of circumstances always brings a breath of fresh air into the unchanging scheme.”
read full review ↗ - 75HoaApr 26, 2022 · Kevin Henschen
“As a sidecroller platformer, Hoa offers a cheerful journey through various natural landscapes with hand-drawn graphics in the flawless Ghibili style, peppered with a spectacularly good soundtrack that fits the game's mood at all times.”
read full review ↗ - 80TentacularApr 25, 2022 · Tobias Heinen
“For a VR title, Tentacular has the right length of gameplay and is a heartfelt, lovingly designed indie project that I had a lot of fun with in the seven hours of play. If you want to blow stuff up, fire rockets, or just stack blocks, you'll definitely get your money's worth. Tentacular remains varied and always provides new challenges.”
read full review ↗ - 80Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive EditionApr 13, 2022 · Tim Bissinger
“Flying Wild Hog has gone overboard with complexity reduction - and sacrificed a great deal of Shadow Warrior's mojo in its return to the series' roots. Although the game isn't even half as long as its predecessors, it wears out noticeably after just three hours, having lost the originality of its brand mark katana, chi powers and weapon variety.”
read full review ↗ - 60ChorusFeb 1, 2022 · Tobias Heinen
“Chorus can be a lot of fun, but too often gets in its own way. When I sweep through huge frigates with precise drifts while simultaneously shooting power relays and turrets, it holds a sense of absolute superiority and skill. Unfortunately, this freedom is too often taken away from me and replaced with boring dialogue. Essential features like moving my ship horizontally and vertically or selling old equipment at the merchant are completely missing. In addition, there are sections of uninteresting story that can't be skipped. So I'm kept in an empty room even longer, although I just want to fly, explore the great environments and go hunting. The numerous, diverse enemies and the fabulous drift system keep the combat fresh and crisp, even towards the end of the 14-hour campaign.”
read full review ↗ - 75Far Cry® 6Nov 12, 2021 · Tobias Heinen
“Far Cry 6 can be saved under familiar fare throughout. Those who like the series and have already been to Far Cry 3, Kyrat in the Himalayas (FC4) or the fictional Hope County (FC5) will immediately feel at home with everything the developers throw at you. Far Cry 6 is a good open-world shooter with a massive, coherent arsenal and a pleasantly familiar gameplay loop - but nothing more. The entertainment is certain, but you shouldn't expect any flights of fancy.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of AshesNov 3, 2021 · Kevin Henschen
“With the third spin-off, you are guaranteed a fun gaming evening among friends, which could have been more than it ended up being.”
read full review ↗ - 100Toodee and TopdeeOct 14, 2021 · Tim Bissinger
“Who would have thought that 2D platformers and top-down puzzlers could go together so well? Toodee and Topdee makes the impossible possible - and impresses with clever puzzles and a unique game idea over about 100 levels.”
read full review ↗ - 100DEATHLOOPSep 29, 2021 · Tim Bissinger
“Another day, another loop, and with each new timeloop, Deathloop has me even more impressed. This Murder Puzzle on Blackreef is a highly engaging sandbox for experimental players, and a surprisingly complex detective game with its heart in the right place and the loop in every last detail of its DNA.”
read full review ↗ - 100SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITIONAug 6, 2021 · Kevin Henschen
“Song of Horror offers exactly the horror experience fans have been waiting for for years. More of this please!”
read full review ↗ - 75BIOMUTANTJul 21, 2021 · Tobias Heinen
“Biomutant certainly has its moments. Unfortunately, many bugs, unbalanced fights, and the sheer abundance of systems always give the little rodent a leg up. Many things seem monotonous, the tribal fights get boring after the second round and those who always keep their distance can even defeat the strongest "Lupa Lupin". In addition, there is the storyteller, who has too little to say on the one hand and far too much to say on the other. Biomutant definitely has potential to be much more entertaining. It seems as if the developers simply put more on the plate than they could actually squeeze out. It's a shame, because the little ball of yarn has grown on me a bit, despite a few quirks.”
read full review ↗ - 80Resident Evil VillageJul 7, 2021 · Kevin Henschen
“The wild mix from the previous games and the more action-packed approach make for a high replay value, which is why the game can be recommended almost without reservation.”
read full review ↗ - 80NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...Jul 2, 2021 · Tim Bissinger
“It is a delight to see this unusual masterpiece get a second chance! NieR shines in new splendor and new gameplay quality in this lavish new edition - and remains just as thrilling, fascinating and meaningful as on the first day.”
read full review ↗ - 75Before We LeaveJun 28, 2021 · Tobias Heinen
“If you like calm management simulations and don't need enemy units that shoot up your laboriously built settlements, you'll certainly be in good hands here.”
read full review ↗ - 60Necromunda: Hired GunJun 24, 2021 · Tobias Heinen
“The dull gameplay, the same old fights, and the absolute overabundance of enemy waves took the fun out of Necromunda: Hired Gun for me relatively early on. The premise looked good, the inspiration of the developers is clear, but the execution leaves obvious flaws. Even though the arenas and levels are beautifully designed and could vary so much despite being permanently underground, it's the gameplay in particular that makes the agile shooter and thus breaks its neck.”
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