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 106 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 87 times.
Computed 1h 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.
- +8Mafia: Definitive Editionoutlet 80 · players 72 · Mar 2021
- -52Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chroniclesoutlet 30 · players 82 · Oct 2021
- +24Neon Abyssoutlet 100 · players 76 · Jul 2020
- -42Beyond: Two Soulsoutlet 40 · players 82 · Jul 2020
- +17The Survivalistsoutlet 80 · players 63 · Oct 2020
- +14Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Editionoutlet 75 · players 61 · Mar 2022
- +11Sonic Originsoutlet 75 · players 64 · Jul 2022
- -53Gal*Gun 2outlet 35 · players 88 · Aug 2018
- -61LUNA The Shadow Dustoutlet 25 · players 86 · Feb 2020
- -51Lust from Beyondoutlet 25 · players 76 · Mar 2021
Recent reviews (270 tracked)
- 80UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:CelesApr 3, 2024 · Claire Ferrin
“UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes has quite the learning curve, but is fun to play with friends and the addition of rollback netcode actually makes the game playable online too.”
read full review ↗ - 75Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara CroftMar 10, 2024 · Claire Ferrin
“Tomb Raider I-III Remastered ups everything across the board, but not without some lingering issues.”
read full review ↗ - 80Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenFeb 15, 2024 · Claire Ferrin
“Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden does many things well, including the combat, the exploration, and the narrative, but I can’t say that any one of these is anything more than just “good”.”
read full review ↗ - 85Prince of Persia The Lost CrownJan 11, 2024 · Claire Ferrin
“Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a solid metroidvania and easily one of the best I have played in years.”
read full review ↗ - 80Last Train HomeDec 15, 2023 · Claire Ferrin
“Last Train Home may have its issues, but the gameplay is fun, the RTS train management side of things is super cool, and it’s all tied together by an engaging narrative.”
read full review ↗ - 70Amnesia: The BunkerDec 7, 2023 · Claire Ferrin
“Amnesia: The Bunker takes an entirely new approach to its gameplay and is an overall massive improvement over its predecessor.”
read full review ↗ - 70Risk of Rain ReturnsNov 23, 2023 · Claire Ferrin
“Basically a rehash of the same great roguelike from years ago, complete with enough new content worthy of being a separate game, but also the same issues that the first had.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Many Pieces of Mr. CooNov 23, 2023 · Claire Ferrin
“A beautiful point and click game that is sadly not receiving the attention it deserves. Gorgeous art, animation, and some creative gameplay too, but it is brought down by its short length.”
read full review ↗ - 65Valfaris: Mecha TherionNov 21, 2023 · Claire Ferrin
“Valfaris: Mecha Therion is a fun follow-up to the original Valfaris that takes what made that one good and slaps it into an entirely new genre.”
read full review ↗ - 80KarmaZooNov 14, 2023 · Claire Ferrin
“KarmaZoo is a fun little co-op puzzler that’s great to play with friends, but not really one I can see maintaining an active playerbase for those tackling it with randoms.”
read full review ↗ - 80Alien Hominid InvasionNov 1, 2023 · Claire Ferrin
“Alien Hominid Invasion is a fun evolution on the original formula and comes with vastly improved gameplay, but does suffer from its lack of mission variety and occasionally overly chaotic combat.”
read full review ↗ - 45CRYMACHINAOct 20, 2023 · Claire Ferrin
“CRYMACHINA is a decent story wrapped up in some truly boring gameplay and a cheap overall look. The combat is monotonous, the difficulty simply isn’t there, and the level design is just awful.”
read full review ↗ - 80Wizard with a GunOct 17, 2023 · Claire Ferrin
“Wizard with a Gun is fast and satisfying without sacrificing complexity, the ideal formula for an action roguelike.”
read full review ↗ - 80Bomb Rush CyberfunkOct 4, 2023 · Claire Ferrin
“Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a real indie treat. Fun gameplay, stellar level design, an absolute bop of a soundtrack, a compelling story – the whole experience just has a lot of soul behind it.”
read full review ↗ - PanFate/Samurai RemnantSep 28, 2023 · Claire Ferrin
“Fate/Samurai Remnant has some good ideas, particularly with the combat mechanics, but the gameplay loop, the mission design, and the story full of filler really sour the experience.”
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