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 23 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 7 times.
Computed 26m 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.
- +21Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 80 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- +22Destinyoutlet 88 · players 66 · Sep 2014
- +33Assassin's Creed® Unityoutlet 85 · players 53 · Nov 2014
- +18Fallout 4outlet 90 · players 72 · Nov 2015
- +15Forza Motorsport 6outlet 90 · players 75 · Sep 2015
- +27Elite Dangerousoutlet 85 · players 58 · Nov 2015
- +19Call of Duty®: Black Ops IIIoutlet 82 · players 63 · Nov 2015
- +25Mortal Kombat Xoutlet 86 · players 61 · Apr 2015
- +13DARK SOULS™ IIIoutlet 91 · players 79 · Apr 2016
- +23Total War: WARHAMMERoutlet 90 · players 67 · May 2016
Recent reviews (235 tracked)
- 72Deadlight: Director's CutJun 21, 2016 · Blake "Grundy" Grundman
“While far from a dumpster fire, Deadlight: Director’s Cut is a mechanically sound platformer that is ultimately rather forgettable. Bluntly put, it is a game that can be fun at times, but lacks any sort of critical hook to incentivize players to see Wayne’s adventure to completion.”
read full review ↗ - 55Mighty No. 9Jun 20, 2016 · Blake "Grundy" Grundman
“Look for this to become a cautionary tale for crowdfunded projects from now until the end of time. Sometimes a legacy of success isn't enough to guarantee quantifiable quality in the future. Caveat emptor, friends. This is not the spiritual successor you're looking for.”
read full review ↗ - 65Mirror's Edge™ CatalystJun 7, 2016 · Blake "Grundy" Grundman
“As much passion as I had for the continuation of the Mirror's Edge franchise, it seems like DICE has effectively robbed all of the wind from my sails. Though the game is fine as a mediocre playable experience, many of the things that made the original so special have been neutered beyond repair.”
read full review ↗ - 85Odin Sphere LeifthrasirJun 6, 2016
“To say that I was surprised by Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is the understatement of the century. Despite having an original code base that dates back two console generations, it still manages to feel modern and just as relevant today as it did nine years ago.”
read full review ↗ - 75Hard Reset ReduxJun 3, 2016 · Keri Honea
“If you loved Hard Reset when it first released, give Redux a try, especially if you never played the DLC. It’s probably the best part of the whole game due to the increased challenge and better hidden secrets. Those who have never played before, add Redux to your must-play list and dive in after you’ve had your fill of DOOM. Sadly, the release date might have doomed Redux from achieving its potential with consumers.”
read full review ↗ - 90Overwatch®May 30, 2016 · Vince "Moesha" Massa
“So what I have found while playing Overwatch is that once again Blizzard is still going about game development like they have before. The game is incredibly polished with a unique set of heroes that are evenly counter balanced.”
read full review ↗ - 73LumoMay 24, 2016 · Blake "Grundy" Grundman
“You are most likely not going to see Lumo appearing on any “Game of the Year” lists this fall, but it is absolutely a valiant first outing for developer Gareth Noyce. The title shows that he has the chops and creativity to take another shot at a style of game that has been long-abandoned.”
read full review ↗ - 90Total War: WARHAMMERMay 23, 2016 · Keri Honea
“As terrible as I am at Total War: Warhammer, I couldn't ask for a deeper, more robust Warhammer title. Prepare for some frustrations with such a complex campaign, but also prepare to lose hours of your life as you wonder, "But what if I handled that like this…" as you reload your last save for the umpteenth time.”
read full review ↗ - 90Total War: WARHAMMERMay 23, 2016
“Prepare for some frustrations with such a complex campaign, but also prepare to lose hours of your life as you wonder, “But what if I handled that like this…” as you reload your last save for the umpteenth time.”
read full review ↗ - 62POSTAL ReduxMay 20, 2016 · Uros "Vader" Pavlovic
“We understand what Running With Scissors wanted to achieve with this game, but it's fairly obvious they did not quite push themselves to incoporate any features that would make Postal Redux stand out in a highly competitive scene PC indie games.”
read full review ↗ - 55Homefront®: The RevolutionMay 19, 2016 · Blake "Grundy" Grundman
“Is Homefront: The Revolution the worst thing I have ever played? No, in fact it was far from it. However, the fact still remains that the end product is a mediocre interpretation of what could have been, and by all accounts should have been, something far more enjoyable. Compound these failings with an uninspired, borderline laughable narrative and the end product is something that I cannot, in good faith, recommend to anyone. Consider this your warning shot. Retreat while you still can!”
read full review ↗ - 55Homefront®: The RevolutionMay 19, 2016
“Is Homefront: The Revolution the worst thing I have ever played? No, in fact it was far from it. However, the fact still remains that the end product is a mediocre interpretation of what could have been, and by all accounts should have been, something far more enjoyable.”
read full review ↗ - 88Valkyria Chronicles RemasteredMay 12, 2016
“When it comes to franchises that are worth revisiting in a new console generation, Valkyria Chronicles Remastered stands as a sterling example of how to do things right.”
read full review ↗ - 88Uncharted 4: A Thief's EndMay 11, 2016
“The fourth installment is a worthy addition to the series. And yet I'm sorry to say that the gameplay isn't groundbreaking, and it almost seems like Naughty Dog was too cautions and not prepared to take any risks. It frequently feels like the series is relying too much on its own reputation.”
read full review ↗ - 88Kathy RainMay 5, 2016 · Keri Honea
“I loved what I saw of Kathy Rain at PAX East, and the finished product was more amazing than I thought possible. This is one of the best point-and-click adventures of the year, and Raw Fury should be immensely proud of their ability to bottle that retro lightning twice.”
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