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 4 games 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.
Biggest disagreements with players
The receipts: games where this outlet's verdict landed furthest from player sentiment.
Recent reviews (50 tracked)
- 90KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)Dec 29, 2019 · Nathanael Hueso
“Kingdom Hearts III a beautiful game with a heart like few other games. It does have a harder entry point than most games, but catching up is worth it. Even newcomers can jump in. Just don’t expect the game to hold your hand narratively. Kingdom Hearts III is not a perfect conclusion to the saga, but it’s pretty damn close.”
read full review ↗ - 80Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible LairOct 5, 2019 · Nathanael Hueso
“Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair provides plenty of fun for fans of the platform genre. The game may have some small drawbacks, but it shines in most of what it sets out to do. In a world of dozens of platformers, it manages to hold its own.”
read full review ↗ - 100GRISJul 13, 2019 · Nathanael Hueso
“GRIS has to be one of my favorite games in the last few years and I honestly can’t find any flaws in this perfectly-made game. I look forward to Nomada Studio's next release, whenever that may be.”
read full review ↗ - 70VaporumApr 7, 2019 · Samuel Taylor
“It's not the biggest rip-off in the world, and Vaporum's neat little spins on dungeon crawling are respectable, with the combat being tactical and in-depth, and the story not being as rewarding as you'd think.”
read full review ↗ - 65Treasure StackMar 13, 2019 · Samuel Taylor
“It has its moments, but the price of admission with Treasure Stack's warts-n-all presentation might steer a few players away from the genuine genius this game provides.”
read full review ↗ - 80Metro ExodusFeb 13, 2019 · Nathanael Hueso
“Metro Exodus is worth a playthrough, even if some of its components need a little work. The game does a brilliant job of building an enticing atmosphere in its many environments while telling a compelling story. The gunplay and crafting system are interesting enough to carry you until the end, even if some of the characters aren't. It's a lengthy adventure, one that I took about a couple dozen to get through.”
read full review ↗ - 10AWAY: Journey to the UnexpectedFeb 13, 2019 · Samuel Taylor
“A direction-less, offensive and pitiful mutation of genres that doesn't leave a strong mark in any ripped from other sources.”
read full review ↗ - 85PikunikuJan 30, 2019 · Nathanael Hueso
“Pikuniku is worth your money and time. It may not be a revolutionary work of high art, but it’s definitely enjoyable. I’d recommend buying it for the Nintendo Switch so you can play it in pieces, but the PC version (which I played) is perfectly acceptable. This is a game I’m going to tell my friends about and get them to buy.”
read full review ↗ - 40Genesis Alpha One Deluxe EditionJan 29, 2019 · Samuel Taylor
“As much as Genesis Alpha One tries its best to keep you entertained, it's an admittedly ugly experience, both visually and mechanically. The lack of ambition or context given to gameplay makes it one to avoid.”
read full review ↗ - 75My Time at PortiaJan 15, 2019 · Maxwell Broggi-Sumner
“Tries to do a whole lot and doesn't do it all perfectly, but certainly doesn't fail either.”
read full review ↗ - 85The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of MemoriesDec 25, 2018 · Samuel Taylor
“While it might not be up to the same kookiness of previous titles from SWERY, The MISSING has other reasons to make you stay, leaving you shook and heart-broken with a stop-start narrative, and an gameplay gimmick that doesn't overstay its welcome.”
read full review ↗ - 50EarthfallDec 19, 2018 · Samuel Taylor
“An attempt to carry on the legacy of Valve and Turtle Rock falls flat, with a small amount of attention paid to the elements that matter. Poor mission design and A.I is what ruins this experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80AshenDec 13, 2018 · Samuel Taylor
“Whatever missteps Ashen makes can be mostly overlooked, save for the worlds rarely unforgiving nature. This was a journey that enticed me from start to finish, and I pray to The Lord Bruce Lee that it'll do the same to you.”
read full review ↗ - 90ABZUDec 3, 2018 · Nathanael Hueso
“ABZU is an amazing, self-contained experience with really minimal performance issues on Nintendo Switch. There’s not really anything to dislike about this game, which is a worse way of saying that ABZU is a phenomenal experience that I would recommend to anyone. It doesn’t matter what platform you play it on, just play it.”
read full review ↗ - 60Fallout 76Nov 27, 2018 · Samuel Taylor
“An overblown Fallout 4 mod that's overpriced and buggy, yet still houses an enjoyable experience inside.”
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