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 2 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.
- +39FOR HONOR™outlet 85 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +29Far Cry® 5outlet 92 · players 63 · Mar 2018
- +22DARK SOULS™ IIIoutlet 100 · players 79 · Apr 2016
- +28DARK SOULS™: REMASTEREDoutlet 90 · players 62 · May 2018
- +18Fallout 4outlet 90 · players 72 · Nov 2015
- +35Gears 5outlet 95 · players 60 · Sep 2019
- +15Cyberpunk 2077outlet 83 · players 68 · Dec 2020
- -23Bright Memoryoutlet 60 · players 83 · Nov 2020
- +17DOOM Eternaloutlet 92 · players 76 · Mar 2020
- +23DiRT Rally 2.0outlet 88 · players 65 · Feb 2019
Recent reviews (87 tracked)
- 94It Takes TwoApr 29, 2021 · Davide Frontera
“It Takes Two is a playful experience not to be missed: deep, fun, light and delicate; an almost perfect mix of emotions, gameplay and artistic direction.”
read full review ↗ - 649 Monkeys of ShaolinMar 4, 2021 · Marco Simone Rossi
“9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a respectable scrolling fighting game, deserving of more than just an occasional session. Net of the problems related to the degree of challenge, the title of the Russian software house can be seen as an opportunity to take a relaxing journey through the culture and oriental settings, also giving us the opportunity to vent against hundreds of enemies showing off our skills in martial arts.”
read full review ↗ - 80Little Nightmares IIFeb 17, 2021 · Nicola Del Giudice
“Little Nightmares 2 is a little gem for those who want to enjoy a less splatter and more psychological horror experience. The Swedish team has managed to re-propose with an improved look the formula seen in the first chapter, which catapults us into an even darker world than the one seen previously. The new monsters are even more disturbing and make even more the idea of oppression that the title wants to convey. Surely some more playful element would have pleased, starting from the not too high longevity, and from some greater interaction with Six, which in any case all in all manages to be a good companion of gloomy adventures.”
read full review ↗ - 83Cyberpunk 2077Dec 24, 2020 · Davide Frontera
“Cyberpunk 2077 is definitely an ambitious title, maybe even too much. We are faced with a first-person action-RPG as deep as few, characterized by an inspired, alive and vibrant game world. You will literally be dragged into a whirlwind of missions, assignments, contracts that frame a well-written and very original main plot, with memorable moments and a subliminal artistic direction. It is a pity that not all aspects of production can enjoy the same care: an unconvincing artificial intelligence and driving model bring down the experience, with a technical sector that is still far from its full realization and compromised by a long series of bugs and various inaccuracies. The hope is that console versions can be enhanced by patches announced early next year, with a focus on upgrading to next-generation hardware that should bring Cyberpunk 2077 to its rightful level, which we all hope for.”
read full review ↗ - 70Call of the SeaDec 22, 2020 · Monique Pasini
“Call of the Sea is a narrative puzzle game that requires a very careful observation and in some cases even perseverance to solve some puzzles, since not everything will be so clear and understandable. The adventure, however, for the structure of the story, the characters and the dialogues is noteworthy, making the gaming experience engaging and interesting, never being trivial, with an ending that will literally be in your hands.”
read full review ↗ - 90Tetris® Effect: ConnectedDec 8, 2020 · Filippo Scaboro
“The slogan "the definitive version of the best game ever" used to sponsor the title in question really seems to be the most suitable one to give a final judgment to Tetris Effect: Connected. Further reason to love it? It is included with the Xbox Game Pass subscription.”
read full review ↗ - 60Bright MemoryNov 26, 2020 · Filippo Scaboro
“However short, Bright Memory lets you glimpse its capabilities but does not have time to apply itself thoroughly given its brevity. Many clever ideas, weapons at a distance and melee, environmental puzzles, quasi-platform phases and huge bosses to face give hope for the future of this "one-man saga". It brings home sufficiency, which wants to be not only an encouragement but also a recognition of a promising future and a product that, despite being quite short, is playable and fun.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed ValhallaNov 24, 2020 · Davide Frontera
“Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a sumptuous game, not only in size and because of a huge game map and varies beyond imagination. We are faced with a serious title, capable of proposing the usual historical and cultural reconstruction of absolute value, weaving a compelling and coherent plot that is a little difficult to take off and that could have been condensed in a more rhythmic way, but that will drag you into a whirlwind of battles and violence. As already mentioned, Eivor has proved to be a charismatic protagonist, capable of carrying the weight of the saga on his shoulders.”
read full review ↗ - 86Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold WarNov 19, 2020 · Jacopo Mungai
“Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is the best Call of Duty made by Raven Software and Treyarch in all respects. It offers a campaign that is not too long but very exciting and full of novelty, combined with a multiplayer as always impeccable and finally much more open than in the past, thanks to the possibility of playing cross-platform and cross-gen online, that is, between the various platforms on which it is available. Technically superb, complete with ray racing, Black Ops Cold War is one of the best ways to start enjoying the performance of Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5; if you like subjective shooters don't think about it for a second, run to buy it!”
read full review ↗ - 87Watch Dogs®: LegionNov 9, 2020 · Davide Frontera
“Now in its third interaction, Watch Dogs: Legion finally reaches maturity, showing all the potential that we had glimpsed in the first chapters characterized by important ideas but never fully realized. We are faced with a complete, fun, varied game, with a campaign that does not shine for originality but that remains enjoyable and well narrated, with well-dashed and charismatic characters.”
read full review ↗ - 80Age of Empires III: Definitive EditionOct 14, 2020 · Amerigo Cirelli
“The Tantalus team, the architect of this remastered, has, on the whole, done a good job. Age Of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers the ability to retrieve all the content of the original game (and some extras) in one solution and with good technical improvements. Considering the price we would say it's worth it, whether you're a nov service or a longtime fan of the series.”
read full review ↗ - 75BattletoadsAug 28, 2020 · Marco Simone Rossi
“Battletoads is a great game, a successful mix of many genres but one that doesn't excel in any of these. Particularly suited to those who love the variety of games, the exclusive Microsoft will disappoint those who expected a faithful return to the origins.”
read full review ↗ - 80Tell Me WhyAug 27, 2020 · Monique Pasini
“Tell Me Why diversifies from the usual narrative adventures, manages to strike deep thanks to a story based on hard and complicated themes.”
read full review ↗ - 80Minecraft DungeonsMay 22, 2020 · Angelo Bianco
“In its immediate and colorful Minecraft Dungeons it turns out to be a dungeon crawler far more articulate than you might have expected.”
read full review ↗ - 92DOOM EternalMar 24, 2020
“DOOM Eternal is as satisfying to play as bewitching to admire and hypnotic to listen to, and in fact it is a candidate for arrogance to be one of the best first-person shooters available in this generation. DOOM is back, long live DOOM!”
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