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 5 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.
- -8ARK: Survival Evolvedoutlet 65 · players 73 · Sep 2017
- +34Call of Duty®: WWIIoutlet 90 · players 56 · Nov 2017
- +50DYNASTY WARRIORS 9outlet 80 · players 30 · Feb 2018
- -16We Happy Fewoutlet 55 · players 71 · Aug 2018
- -7The Long Darkoutlet 80 · players 87 · Sep 2017
- -20Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girlsoutlet 70 · players 90 · Jul 2017
- +27Absolveroutlet 90 · players 63 · Aug 2017
- +35Agents of Mayhemoutlet 90 · players 55 · Aug 2017
- -7The Evil Within 2outlet 80 · players 87 · Oct 2017
- +19South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™outlet 90 · players 72 · Oct 2017
Recent reviews (70 tracked)
- 70RAGE 2May 17, 2019 · Josh Garibay
“Rage 2 contains some of the best shooting of any game in 2019. Taking numerous cues from Doom, the familiar gunplay is loosed upon a more open environment. Shredding bandits and mutants never gets old, regardless of if you have a campaign-only focus or you are pushing past the 20th hour on a completionist run. The achievement set by the gunplay reveals how far below it other areas sit. The open world isn’t utilized to its fullest potential, characters (including Walker) are as forgettable as the story, and driving leaves much to be desired. Rage 2 may be considered a one-trick pony, but that single aspect is so gratifying that it carries the lesser parts on its back to the finish line.”
read full review ↗ - 95Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY EditionApr 19, 2019 · Josh Garibay
“Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is From Software at its best (so far). The developer has beautifully married the demanding nature of their Souls games to a narrative-driven action game. The swordplay is engaging, requiring quick learning and quicker reflexes. All in all, Sekiro is top of its class, offering one of the most memorable experiences of 2019.”
read full review ↗ - 80DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last RoundMar 1, 2019 · Dean James
“Even without the series' signature tag mode, Dead or Alive 6 is still a blast to play with a large roster of characters and enjoyable game modes like story and the brand new DOA Quest. The tantalizing nature of DOA may show a little restraint as well, but it is still ever present in Dead or Alive 6 for those that are looking for it.”
read full review ↗ - 75Far Cry® New DawnFeb 26, 2019 · Josh Garibay
“Far Cry New Dawn hardly reinvents its core formula, for better or worse. The expected bits are all there, peppered with a few low-impact RPG elements. This isn’t an evolution of the franchise, but rather a more favorable pairing of gameplay and setting than past releases. New Dawn sure feels familiar, but it definitely knows how to have a good time.”
read full review ↗ - 85Trials® RisingFeb 25, 2019 · Dean James
“Ubisoft manages to stay right on track with Trials Rising thanks to a wide selection of events and a varied customization system, along with in-game seasonal competitions and custom tracks that will have players coming back for more.”
read full review ↗ - 80Tales of Vesperia: Definitive EditionFeb 20, 2019 · Dean James
“Even though it doesn’t bring anything incredibly new to the table, Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is without a doubt the best way to experience this RPG classic that is still well worth playing today.”
read full review ↗ - 75Metro ExodusFeb 13, 2019 · Josh Garibay
“Metro Exodus emerges from the underground to explore a world far more colorful than the Moscow railways. Exodus does a fine job of injecting larger spaces with familiar gameplay, even if the two don’t always compliment each other. The refocused survival aspects are welcome additions and add to the hopelessness of the post-apocalyptic setting. The game goes off the rails a bit due to abundant technical issues and restrictive movement that reveal the lack of AAA polish. Even with its lesser parts, Metro Exodus takes the franchise forward with an experience worth seeing through to the end.”
read full review ↗ - 85ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWNJan 18, 2019 · Dean James
“Returning 12 years after the previous mainline entry, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown shows why fans have been awaiting a return to the danger zone for so long. The game features a very enjoyable campaign of respectable length alongside a serviceabale enough story, but the actual gameplay itself and exclusive PSVR support are what really stand out in the high flying Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.”
read full review ↗ - 90Spyro™ Reignited TrilogyJan 14, 2019 · Dean James
“Developed with a lot of love and care by Toys For Bob, Spyro Reignited Trilogy is not only a fantastic remake for veterans of the franchise, but is also the perfect way to introduce new players to Spyro for the very first time.”
read full review ↗ - 80Insurgency: SandstormJan 11, 2019 · Josh Garibay
“All in all, Insurgency: Sandstorm is a competent, exhilarating tactical shooter. Even after countless hours of capturing objectives and eliminating aggressive AI, each battle maintains its high level of tension. The weapon behavior and audio work beautifully in tandem to provide an offering that is difficult to find elsewhere currently. The small flaws that crop up occasionally do little to detract from the overall experience, although they don’t go completely unnoticed. New World Interactive has crafted a quality FPS that builds emergent war stories in every battle. Here’s hoping they someday release the cancelled single player/co-op story mode. One could only imagine what their advanced grasp of sound design could do in a structured, nail-biting narrative.”
read full review ↗ - 100Red Dead Redemption 2Dec 5, 2018 · Dean James
“Coming eight years after its predecessor, Red Dead Redemption 2 is exactly what we thought it was going to be and more. Living up to the legacy of the first game was a tall task for Rockstar to undertake, but they have delivered with one of the best games of not only this console generation, but of all time.”
read full review ↗ - 75Battlefield™ VDec 5, 2018 · Josh Garibay
“Battlefield V is very much a work in progress. The core experience is thrilling and comes together beautifully with the right players. It’s a multiplayer offering that DICE could no doubt expand upon in the coming months with meaningful updates to put it more in line with community expectations. Once the balancing issues and technical problems become a thing of the past, Battlefield V will stand as one of the most engaging multiplayer experiences on the market.”
read full review ↗ - 65NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKERSep 25, 2018 · Dean James
“The idea of an online focused Naruto game seemed like a good idea, but a mostly bare bones approach and small scale feel holds Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker back from being a great game. If Soleil can refine many of the game's elements and build upon it however, a sequel for this could be very interesting in the future.”
read full review ↗ - 55SNK HEROINES Tag Team FrenzySep 6, 2018 · Dean James
“Even though SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy brings together some of the best and most popular females from the SNK Universe, a creepy story mode that lacks content and an overly basic combat system relegates this game to the lower end of the fighting games of recent.”
read full review ↗ - 95The MessengerSep 4, 2018 · Dean James
“The Messenger is easily one of the best indie games in recent years where you can see the passion of the developer in nearly every aspect of the gameplay, complete with some unique twists along the way.”
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