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 8 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 4 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.
- -24Undertaleoutlet 66 · players 90 · Oct 2017
- +30Sniper Ghost Warrior 3outlet 81 · players 51 · May 2017
- +12Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™outlet 85 · players 73 · Oct 2017
- +18South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™outlet 89 · players 72 · Oct 2017
- -22A Hat in Timeoutlet 73 · players 95 · Oct 2017
- +15Injustice™ 2outlet 90 · players 75 · Nov 2017
- +10Dishonored 2outlet 90 · players 80 · Jul 2017
- -26AER Memories of Oldoutlet 55 · players 81 · Oct 2017
- +11The Surgeoutlet 80 · players 69 · May 2017
- -22SteamWorld Dig 2outlet 71 · players 93 · Nov 2017
Recent reviews (61 tracked)
- 69Hello NeighborDec 13, 2017 · Lyndon Rebutoc
“Hello Neighbor tries to offer a unique stealth horror experience unlike any other, and in my opinion, does it well. There are issues such as the difficulty of the puzzles and the physics engine but overall a great game worth your time. I’d recommend it even if you’re not a fan of horror games.”
read full review ↗ - 78LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2Dec 10, 2017 · Timothy Harris
“LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2 is, without a doubt, a fantastic children’s game, easily worth the price for any young fan of recent Marvel movies.”
read full review ↗ - 59Hand of Fate 2Dec 10, 2017 · Gabriel Cavalcanti
“It should be more of what made the first installment so interesting, but in the end, Hand of Fate 2 makes additions that turn the dungeon crawler into a story-driven adventure. It also has a major focus on luck-based challenges and fights, being more predictable and frustrating than its predecessor.”
read full review ↗ - 75Super Lucky's TaleDec 10, 2017 · Jake Roach
“Super Lucky's Tale is designed for a very particular audience and for a very particular purpose, and manages to pull that off with flair - but it'll alienate anyone outside of that.”
read full review ↗ - 80It's Quiz TimeDec 8, 2017 · Tom Olson
“It’s Quiz Time will be a perfect purchase for entertaining guests or having a few friends round at Christmas”
read full review ↗ - 45Black MirrorDec 6, 2017
“Black Mirror had some potential in its core premise and its influences, but the result is sadly a poorly designed, average-at-best adventure. Devoid of choices and consequences, null in replay value and forgettable as an overall experience, it might be worth picking up on a sale if you are an achievement hunter or desperate for a Gothic-themed story.”
read full review ↗ - 58DOOM VFRDec 4, 2017 · David Eastwick
“If you can get to grips with the control system or if you are one of the lucky few that managed to get a PS Aim controller, Doom VFR is a fun and addictive game that you will want to play . My first play through was meant to be a quick one hour try of the game and I just could not put it down. The graphics in model detail and animations make this the most visually impressive PSVR titles I have played, but I do not see me replaying the game anytime soon.”
read full review ↗ - 63Megaton RainfallDec 3, 2017 · Reace Peto
“Megaton Rainfall is not the most memorable game I’ve ever played. It’s repetitive gameplay and lack of an established narrative is its biggest downfall. Despite this it isn't a bad game, just lacking. If you’re a superhero fan or just fancy sticking it to some extra terrestrial invaders it's certainly the one you’re looking for. If you’re one for deep plot and engaging characters then you’ll probably want to sit this one out.”
read full review ↗ - 21Road RageDec 3, 2017 · David Eastwick
“Road Rage feels like an alpha version, a prototype you would show people to get investor funding to make the real game. As I uninstall the Road Rage, I am still left with a Road Rash shaped hole in my gaming heart and a deep disappointment at what Road Rage could have been.”
read full review ↗ - 41Far from NoiseDec 2, 2017
“Far from Noise is an exceedingly short, narrative experience told through simple dialogue choices. The visuals are pleasant but limited, the music is quite nice but there’s little else to sustain you for even the short hour it takes to play. The writing is just not good enough to make the whole thing feel worthwhile let alone ask for $9.”
read full review ↗ - 66WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®Dec 1, 2017 · Gabriel Cavalcanti
“World of Final Fantasy is a spin-off meant mostly for fans. Its gimmicky take on the usual ATB system is fun and refreshing, but many of its jokes might fly over the heads of unaware players. It can be a risky purchase depending on what you expect as it fails to meet all expectations, but as a lite mix of Pokemon and Final Fantasy, it does a good job.”
read full review ↗ - 80Planescape: Torment: Enhanced EditionDec 1, 2017
“Planescape: Torment is a game that transcends the medium by doing something that no other medium can do: it doesn’t just tell you a story; it makes you a part of the story through a variety of possible interactions and roleplaying systems in ways that very few games have done. The Enhanced Edition makes it possible to play it in current hardware and systems without hiccups and overly complicated tweaking/modding guides.”
read full review ↗ - 65Mutant Football LeagueNov 30, 2017 · David Eastwick
“MFL is just too in-depth to be fun to the average casual, Brutal Sports loving gamer and too silly for the average simulation lover. I do not feel I can recommend the game to anyone but the niche group that sits between the two.”
read full review ↗ - 45Ben 10Nov 30, 2017 · Tom Olson
“I am still surprised by just how much fun I had with Ben 10. It’s an extremely simple brawler, but it nails the game play elements to a tee. It leaves a lot to be desired for in the production values areas, but a younger audience may not be able to pick up on those flaws. If you have a younger sibling, or a child of your own who enjoys watching the Ben 10 TV show, then I honestly see them loving this game. If they follow the story themselves, they’ll definitely get a kick out of playing all these weird and wacky ailens here. The older audience may still get a kick out of it too, if you are looking for something a little simpler, and something you can just load up for an hour or two allowing you to zen out for a bit, then Ben 10 will have you set, my friend.”
read full review ↗ - 90Injustice™ 2Nov 27, 2017 · Greg Bargas
“The fighting genre has games and franchises for practically anyone’s tastes. But, the DC Universe has finally found its stride, creating one of my favorite experience out of the three games thus far.”
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