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 21 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 4 times.
Computed 29m 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.
- +47Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfareoutlet 80 · players 33 · Feb 2017
- -56Farming Simulator 17outlet 30 · players 87 · Nov 2017
- +24FOR HONOR™outlet 70 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- -29The Long Darkoutlet 60 · players 89 · Aug 2017
- -22Human Fall Flatoutlet 60 · players 82 · May 2017
- +22Elite Dangerousoutlet 90 · players 68 · Jul 2017
- +17Far Cry® 5outlet 80 · players 63 · Apr 2018
- -29Rain Worldoutlet 50 · players 79 · Apr 2017
- -18Brawlhallaoutlet 60 · players 78 · Oct 2017
- +18DARK SOULS™: REMASTEREDoutlet 80 · players 62 · Jun 2018
Recent reviews (266 tracked)
- 85Freedom PlanetAug 30, 2018
“Freedom Planet does not introduce anything original to the genre, but it is incredibly playable. Fans of "furry" climates will be impressed.”
read full review ↗ - 70Strange BrigadeAug 28, 2018 · Paweł Musiolik
“Kamp spills out of the screens. If you've watched Mummy with Brendan Fraser years ago, you'll like Strange Brigade. It's a shame that hardly anyone will buy this title, because it's hard to get rid of the impression that the Rebellion team has been one generation late.”
read full review ↗ - 70Flipping DeathAug 25, 2018 · Kacper Mądry
“Flipping Death is a quite specific title. However, if it goes with your taste, it should be pleasant journey.”
read full review ↗ - 95Guacamelee! 2Aug 21, 2018 · Paweł Musiolik
“Guacamelee! 2 is making approach - more and better. The core of the game was not changed, the platforming sections and the fighting with enemies were balanced, cooperation for four players was added, and an even greater dose of meme-fueled humor was added. True Gem.”
read full review ↗ - 70Phantom DoctrineAug 15, 2018 · Paweł Musiolik
“You should play the Phantom Doctrine. Even if you are not a devoted fan of the genre. The pre-release version of game had a lot of bugs, but some have already been fixed. The climate of Cold War and spy cinema is a big advantage.”
read full review ↗ - 75State of MindAug 13, 2018
“State of Mind's vision of future feels so real that it's frightening. Although it has some flaws, fans of the genre should keep it on the radar.”
read full review ↗ - 40AnamorphineAug 12, 2018 · Sebastian Kasparek
“Short and uninspired walk through ugly virtual places. Game had a potential to be something good, but developer didn't deliver.”
read full review ↗ - 90Dead CellsAug 7, 2018 · Paweł Musiolik
“Dead Cells is one of the best games in the Roguelite genre. Comparisons to Metroid are slightly drawn, but it doesn't change the fact that you have to try it.”
read full review ↗ - 90OwlboyAug 3, 2018
“Owlboy is a sensational game, which is the best example of what today's 2D games should look like. The story, full of emotion and fast action, stays in memory long after game is finished.”
read full review ↗ - 80This Is the Police 2Jul 31, 2018 · Łukasz Ruszkowski
“This is the Police 2 is a strategy game that is challenging and satisfying at the same time. Only for hardcore gamers.”
read full review ↗ - 60SemblanceJul 27, 2018 · Daniel Stroński
“Two-hour logic platformer with an interesting idea of deforming environment, but there is nothing for creative players. You will not do anything what was not planned by the developer.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Banner Saga 3Jul 26, 2018
“The Banner Saga 3 is a great ending for the trilogy, yet one not without some flaws. Fans of the tactical games with important choices to make won't be disappointed.”
read full review ↗ - 70Adventure Time: Pirates of the EnchiridionJul 24, 2018
“Good adaptation of TV show Adventure Time!. It's a great experience for the fans of the animation, although technical shortcomings can be quite problematic.”
read full review ↗ - 75MOTHERGUNSHIPJul 23, 2018 · Kacper Mądry
“Mothergunship is a big improvement compared to Tower of Guns. Still, there are some elements which require polishing.”
read full review ↗ - 8020XXJul 17, 2018 · Łukasz Ruszkowski
“Great Mega Man clone. For fans of challenging platformers it's a must-have. The rest should be careful.”
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