How this trust score was computed
This reviewer publishes verdicts, not numbers, so trust comes from their recommend/pan calls: call accuracy (50%): when they say buy, do players end up satisfied, and when they say skip, do players agree; alignment (25%): do their recommendations sort games the way players do; and player-side (25%): on games where press and players sharply disagreed, whose side were they on. The blend is shrunk toward a neutral prior (60) so small histories can't peg the scale, and recent verdicts weigh more (2-year half-life).
Controversy record: on 1 game where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.
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.
Recent reviews (11 tracked)
- 80DamselOct 22, 2018 · Roger Lee
“Slaying creatures of the night are something many of us gamers are quite familiar with. Whether we used swords, magic or guns, it always gives a bit of a rush and frankly quite fun.”
read full review ↗ - 70The MessengerAug 28, 2018 · Roger Lee
“The gameplay, while simple, is incredibly enjoyable. It does make you think a little with what you have to conquer each boss and monster, but that’s what makes The Messenger a game of its own right.”
read full review ↗ - 90God of WarApr 29, 2018 · Nick McDonald
“As the first God of War game since 2013, something in the tried and tested formula needed to change. Sony Santa Monica has effectively done this with God of War 4.”
read full review ↗ - 90Slime RancherNov 11, 2017 · Sean Dela Cruz
“Slimes are the name of the game here and you have to get ’em.”
read full review ↗ - 80High HellOct 23, 2017 · Sarah Thomas
“Defeat giant robots, exploding men with clipboards and try to win without killing any of those mind controlled chimps. A fast paced shooter for a bit of fun and nostalgia, if you don't get frustrated easily of course.”
read full review ↗ - 80RUINERSep 26, 2017 · Shay Hine
“If they see the world as brutal and unforgiving, well they've done very well to reflect this in the gameplay. This game is hard.”
read full review ↗ - 60SongbringerSep 6, 2017 · Shay Hine
“Songbringer is a great example of the potential of procedurally generated dungeons, if only the rest of the game was at the same level.”
read full review ↗ - 80Subsurface CircularAug 28, 2017 · Shay Hine
“Subsurface Circular is a compelling and emotional rollercoaster of a game, and I only wish I could’ve stayed on that train for a little while longer.”
read full review ↗ - 90PyreAug 12, 2017 · Luke Sillay
“Pyre is a magnificently crafted game. Its captivating story and charming characters will weigh on your mind hours after you've made a potentially game-altering decision.”
read full review ↗ - 90ThumperAug 9, 2017 · Matthew Waite
“Frightening, immediate and exhilarating, Thumper does well to immediately set itself apart as a rhythm game.”
read full review ↗ - 80Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane TrilogyJul 16, 2017 · Matthew Waite
“Like any remake or –master, your experience with the game, or lack thereof, will heavily influence your time with the N. Sane Trilogy. Fortunately, whether you’re a Relic-collecting master or a new player coming to see what all the fuss is about, there are tons of reasons to pick up the collection.”
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