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 8 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 0 times.
Computed 6m 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.
- +29FOR HONOR™outlet 75 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- -18Dead by Daylightoutlet 50 · players 68 · Apr 2018
- +21Call of Duty®: WWIIoutlet 70 · players 49 · Nov 2017
- +12Far Cry® 5outlet 75 · players 63 · Apr 2018
- +13DARK SOULS™: REMASTEREDoutlet 75 · players 62 · Jun 2018
- -20Sniper Elite 4outlet 60 · players 80 · Feb 2017
- +11The Crew™ 2outlet 65 · players 54 · Jul 2018
- +16South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™outlet 83 · players 67 · Nov 2017
- -16Preyoutlet 65 · players 81 · May 2017
- -21Darksiders IIIoutlet 50 · players 72 · Dec 2018
Recent reviews (111 tracked)
- 85The Walking Dead: The Final SeasonFeb 25, 2019
“The Walking Dead game unlike its TV series is getting finished just in time. This is a both smart and sad (for fans) decision and now we have to say goodbye to the world of Walking Dead and all its potentials.”
read full review ↗ - 85Metro ExodusFeb 22, 2019
“Metro Exodus gets you on a journey which is rare these days. The story of Artyom to find a new home is a unique experience that keeps you on the edge of your seats till the very end.”
read full review ↗ - 90Apex Legends™Feb 12, 2019 · Pedram Bahadori
“There is a clear open road for Apex Legends to succeed and the latest game of Respawn Entertainment is a game to enjoy even if you now hate battle royale games. But in terms of future, it comes all to good and consistent support from the devs.”
read full review ↗ - 70ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWNFeb 9, 2019 · Pedram Bahadori
“Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown succeeds in designing fighters with an astonishing details, the story is somehow confusing and too complicated but the level design makes for it. Anyway apart from all these, this is the only flight action video game you could find.”
read full review ↗ - 95Resident Evil 2Feb 6, 2019 · Nima Farshin
“Looking for a great Resident Evil game or just a scary masterpiece? In that case Resident Evil 2 is all you need.”
read full review ↗ - 65Asterix & Obelix XXL 2Jan 21, 2019
“Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 is not the tribute to these funny and lovely characters that we expected to be. Fingers crossed, maybe Asterix & Obelix XXL 3 is the true savior.”
read full review ↗ - 90Spyro™ Reignited TrilogyJan 18, 2019
“Activition managed to deliver a quite perfect platformer game with remastering Crash trilogy, now Spyro Reignited Trilogy continues this trend of reviving of old series. This could be an alert for companies like Nintendo that have the opportunity to remaster their old gems.”
read full review ↗ - 82GRISJan 4, 2019
“Gris is on of the most beautiful games I've ever seen. You could picture yourself as the main protagonist and see the game as it your life. At first, you're weak but this is all in your head. To overcome the problems, you should trust yourself. Maybe even the main villain of the games is just yourself.”
read full review ↗ - 9011-11 Memories RetoldDec 31, 2018
“11-11: Memories Retold is a totally new experience in the genre of war games with a story more intriguing than any other war inspired books and novels. So do yourself a favor and dedicate a small part of your time to this unforgettable journey.”
read full review ↗ - 90OCTOPATH TRAVELER™Dec 20, 2018 · Nima Farshin
“Octopath Traveler is your new best friend if you're looking for new experiences, it's just a full package. Artistic visual effects, an intriguing gameplay and soothing music, it has it all.”
read full review ↗ - 95AshenDec 19, 2018 · Shayan Ziaei
“Ashen was just a brilliant surprise at the last days of this year. It's a perfect balance in the genre of Souls Like games which both please the fans and also gives newcomers a chance to know what they were missing.”
read full review ↗ - 80Return of the Obra DinnDec 18, 2018
“If you're into puzzle genre and you don't have a problem with spending time chasing clues, Return of the Obra Dinn is yours. Just be advised you need to have at least medium proficiency in English.”
read full review ↗ - 95SubnauticaDec 17, 2018
“Unlike No Man's Sky which failed to deliver on its promises, Subnautica shows us how a game with worthy content succeeds and doesn't need any heavy ad campaigns.”
read full review ↗ - 70Mega Man 11Dec 14, 2018
“Mega Man 11 brings new elements to the series, there are huge changes in the graphics but still this is not a masterpiece and at most it acts as a respectful return for the Mega Man Series.”
read full review ↗ - 50Darksiders IIIDec 5, 2018
“As an individual who enjoyed the two first games and is interested in tales of Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, I felt nothing after finishing Darksiders III. I wan't happy or mad, this is a game that fails to please the fans and doesn't have anything for the newcomers.”
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