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 6 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 0 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.
- +49FOR HONOR™outlet 95 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- -19Rain Worldoutlet 65 · players 84 · Apr 2017
- +17Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™outlet 90 · players 73 · Oct 2017
- -12Hellblade: Senua's Sacrificeoutlet 75 · players 87 · Aug 2017
- -10Sniper Elite 4outlet 70 · players 80 · Feb 2017
- +17Far Cry® 5outlet 80 · players 63 · Apr 2018
- +23Call of Duty®: WWIIoutlet 80 · players 57 · Nov 2017
- -14Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogunoutlet 80 · players 94 · Dec 2016
- +14South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™outlet 85 · players 72 · Oct 2017
- -11Tales of Berseria™outlet 80 · players 91 · Jan 2017
Recent reviews (53 tracked)
- RecSINNER: Sacrifice for RedemptionOct 15, 2018 · Giulia garassino
“In short then we can say that we are facing a Hamlet doubt about the final. On the one hand we have in fact a game with excellent premises, which has many interesting features, first of all the combat system. The way in which it is structured and the care of the bosses, in fact, make us on the one hand hope for a total success of the game. On the other hand, however, we find some untreated features, which needed very little to succeed, like a little care of the environments and a story left a bit 'so. From this title we would have expected a little more on this front, in order to be able to live a complete experience that, so, remains little more than mentioned.”
read full review ↗ - 82Assassin's Creed® OdysseyOct 3, 2018 · Giulia garassino
“In short then we can say that we are in front of an obligatory step of the software house that, after Origins, could not move differently. The basics are there, now we must be aware of being in front of an Assassin's Creed 2.0; made peace with this then it will also be easier to fully enjoy this adventure that, net of some graphic and "historical" inaccuracies can still be appreciated. There are many possibilities and missions that await us, perhaps the story is not yet perfect, but in the end the gameplay is pleasant and enjoyable.”
read full review ↗ - RecCrash Bandicoot™ N. Sane TrilogyJul 12, 2018 · Giulia garassino
“Crash Bandicoot is a must. You need it.”
read full review ↗ - 63The AgonyJun 2, 2018 · Giulia garassino
“In short we can say that Agony is a title with great potential but little exploited. Maybe because of the generated hype, maybe for the scenes shown, I do not know, but I was expecting something more. Certainly the setting is well done, both at a scenographic level and at a sound level. The problem arises however at the level of gameplay. We find in fact a narration that fails to stand out, a gameplay all in all uninteresting and a story that says nothing of that, without counting the many bugs present that do not make the experience of the most pleasant. Even the technical sector is not, however, at its best: although the title always maintains 60 FPS, we are often willing to attend microlag and tearing anyway. Besides this we find movements quite cumbersome and certainly not very enjoyable. In short, a game that could give a lot but that, after all, can not emerge at all.”
read full review ↗ - 86Yoku's Island ExpressMay 28, 2018 · Giulia garassino
“In conclusion we must say to be very satisfied with this little indie labeled Villa Gorilla; Yoku's Island Express is really a nice game, colorful, fun and full of adventure. It offers an always exciting challenge and proposes a genre that is certainly different from the usual one that mixes a classic platform with pinball components and exploratory parts. In short, a varied title with excellent facets that will surely offer you a good chance for fun!”
read full review ↗ - 80Far Cry® 5Apr 3, 2018 · Giulia garassino
“In general we must say that Ubisoft leaves us a little 'forbidden on the final judgment. On the one hand we have a game that has been able to fascinate thanks to rich and curated settings to detail and well-made and characterized characters, on the other hand we have a narrative that, although engaging, can not take flight as we would like, always remaining in a median area. Unfortunately we find a gameplay already seen that, despite having nothing wrong, ends up being a bit 'too well known. In short, a title that proposes a formula already tasted, which on the one hand has nothing wrong but that on the other fails to renew itself and therefore ends up being beautiful, but not exceptional. A game however interesting, full of content and missions that surely will please the faithful.”
read full review ↗ - 67TT Isle of Man: Ride on the EdgeApr 3, 2018 · Giulia garassino
“Ultimately we can say that the title is nice and fun although it is a long way from being plausible. The graphics do not mind, the general glance is interesting, the lights and the effects of speed are very nice. Certainly more care in some textures would not have been unpleasant, but we appreciate the result. Peccano a bit 'instead sounds, animations and AI. In short, it is a title that is mainly suited to arcade lovers, who want something to dart about without having to commit too much. In short, a good launching pad for Kylotonn, but must try to do a little bit more if you want to make space in this sector now dominated by Milestone.”
read full review ↗ - 79GravelMar 6, 2018 · Giulia garassino
“In general, therefore, we want to say that the work done by Milestone for Gravel is definitely good; although there is some note to do, in fact, we are ahead of a nice and fun title. We like the style, the races and even the tracks. Definitely improved, but certainly very enjoyable by most. In short, an interesting game that deserves to be played!”
read full review ↗ - 77Kingdom Come: DeliveranceFeb 24, 2018 · Giulia garassino
“In general, therefore, we can say that Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a decidedly ambitious product, which focuses on historical realism and on a genre not so common. The basic idea, but it is not a thing: it is not a product for everyone. It is not one of those titles that you can play in fluency and carelessness, but it is a game that engages commitment and dedication as well as great attention. It is a hard, raw title that is nothing else but that, on the other hand, gives us a truly detailed historical realism and a story that will surely leave us something once it is finished. Under the narrative point of view, in fact, it is certainly very rich, offers a vast vastness of stories to relive and discover The problem remains however its realization. I'm sure the game was made. Despite having been postponed and despite all the years of Alpha, the game is not technically really ready yet. Let's forget the graphic comparison so we can even close one eye (or maybe both), but I continue to jump and drop frames, all the glitches and bugs, make the game experience less pleasant than what could have been without these errors so gross. A real shame for a project”
read full review ↗ - 79Monster Energy Supercross - The Official VideogameFeb 14, 2018 · Giulia garassino
“In general, however, we can say that we are in front of an excellent title, full of content and really nice to play; the physics of the collisions, the pilots, the bikes and the details are treated to the maximum, the customization is always vast and even the editor of the circuits gives that extra touch to the game. In short, a gem that will certainly please lovers of cross-country cars!”
read full review ↗ - RecInjustice™ 2Nov 18, 2017 · Giulia garassino
“In short we can say that the PC version of Injustice 2 is made with extreme care. As we already knew the story mode is interesting, the challenges are different and the combat system is adequate; what scared us, given the precedents was the transposition of the title in terms of quality, not so much graphic, but technical. Fortunately, however, our doubts and our fears have been reassured by what is a very good porting that maintains an excellent graphic quality, accompanied by an adequate technical level. The title runs smoothly, without frame drops, always remaining on the fixed, but stable 60 FPS. Even the cutscenes are beautiful, although they lock at 30 FPS. In short, players on PC, if you are looking for a brawl on the DC Universe, with Injustice 2 you will certainly make a good choice!”
read full review ↗ - 75Need for Speed™ PaybackNov 13, 2017 · Giulia garassino
“Ultimately we can say that, although NF Payback is not yet the perfect title, it actually manages to provide us with several interesting features that make it at times better than the previous one. We find a nice story and not too demanding, suitable for the type of game. Even the driving system is not bad and definitely improves, perhaps also because accompanied by a technical sector that, at least in the single player, proves decidedly superior. We do not have all those annoying frame drop that we found instead in NFS 2015 and we manage to play in a calm and fluid way, without any kind of problem. Too bad only for some details that, in our opinion, have a little 'spoiled the title, like the Speed Cards, which we find too random and unidentifiable. All in all, however, a chapter that is able to make us hope for the future, while still waiting for the real Underground 3!”
read full review ↗ - 80Call of Duty®: WWIINov 4, 2017 · Giulia garassino
“In general we can say that we were in front of a complete, new and well-studied title. Of course we are not in front of a war simulator, it is clear, but COD is not born for this purpose. It wants to be an arcade game and in this it manages quite well. Moreover, thanks to the introductions of modes such as War, or spaces like the Headquarters, the title also tries to renew itself a bit, trying to get rich with new contents. In short, a game that finally manages to meet the needs of the veterans of the saga who needed to leave the futuristic, to return with their feet on the ground. A title for everyone, who will know how to be loved by the supporters of the saga and that, perhaps, will also be able to be appreciated by those who are looking for a historic FPS arcade.”
read full review ↗ - 85Assassin's Creed® OriginsOct 31, 2017 · Giulia garassino
“We have to say that on a general level we are really happy with this new chapter that wants to give something new but without getting too far off the tradition. A game that shows us breathtaking landscapes and an intriguing atmosphere. A story that moves between the pyramids, recreating the majesty of a beautiful kingdom on the one hand, and revealing a mystery behind a powerful Order. Only pity for the combat system, which remains a little woody, though much better than the past. Maybe one of the best Assassin's Creed ever went out; at this round Ubisoft has definitely hit.”
read full review ↗ - 85South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™Oct 30, 2017
“Imagine taking the best episode of South Park at plot level and living it in person first, the result will be Difficult Clashes! The title takes what good has its predecessor and improves it, leaving at the same time some technical mistakes that the Stick of Truth suffered as falling into framed at very busy moments of action. The story is compelling and never discounted, the more it goes on and the more it becomes bizarre and unlikely, in pure harmony with the series in short! Sometimes it also gives emotions like moments when we realize how problematic the family situation of our character, accompanied by a few really well-known piano notes. Unfortunately, the game is not free from defects. Speaking of music, it can be noted that in some explorative sections within some buildings it will be totally absent and will feel the weight of this lack; above all it is a shame since the soundtrack really deserves, epic when it serves and carefree in the most spontaneous moments; Another noteworthy defect is the design of the interiors because it soon becomes clear that every home is perfectly identical to the other in the interior (except for very few variations) and it is a shame as it conveys a certain sense of monotony. The title is definitely worthy of note thanks to its humor and its longevity at a time like this where the most important names of the GDR genre start to lose blows (someone said Final Fantasy XV?), You really feel the need to Lightweight titles such as this can entertain by requiring the player a certain strategic intelligence but without simultaneously tapping him with hours of farming and crafting and united mechanics. Che il peto sia con voi!”
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