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).
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 (9 tracked)
- 75Light FallMay 6, 2018 · Josh Aloysious
“Light Fall is a solid puzzle platformer with a fantastic sense of speed and precise platforming movement complementing it. This fluidity translates through the game and aids in creating a shorter experience with plenty of collectables and hidden secrets along the way. The art and music are both impeccable in cultivating a melancholic atmosphere but the story sadly doesn’t live up to those heights. Light Fall is also brought down by its overly interspersed checkpoints, which escalates the difficulty, and a poorly designed final boss fight. However, Light Fall is a steady addition to the platforming genre that never outstays its welcome but is nothing special, when compared to its counterparts.”
read full review ↗ - 75ClustertruckMar 22, 2018
“This might easily be one of the most absurd titles on the Switch thus far but by balancing platforming physics puzzles with intense first-person arcade action, Clustertruck is highly recommended.”
read full review ↗ - 75Last Day of JuneMar 16, 2018
“Last Day of June is an ambitious title that tackles the long-established question of whether changing events can prevent a tragedy. The execution of the art direction and narrative is immaculate and genuinely immerses you into the game and its character. However, it is sadly brought down by the gameplay loop and its repetitive nature. At first, the idea sounds and plays interestingly but ends up weakening the impact of June’s death and the drive to reverse it.”
read full review ↗ - 75FlinthookMar 10, 2018
“Flinthook is a fantastic action platformer with a brilliant grappling mechanic, charming aesthetic, easy to pick up gameplay and one of the most polished roguelites to date.”
read full review ↗ - 75Old Man's JourneyFeb 24, 2018
“Due to the short duration and lack of replayability, it's definitely a hard sell but it is highly recommended for people looking for a serene adventure with beautiful moments.”
read full review ↗ - 75Night in the WoodsFeb 17, 2018
“Through its use of well-written, relatable dialogue, Night in the Woods is able to go from ridiculous shenanigans to heart-wrenching moments, while capturing the fears and insecurities of growing into adulthood.”
read full review ↗ - 100The Darkside DetectiveFeb 3, 2018
“The Darkside Detective was a brilliant surprise and a fantastic point and click adventure title. I loved the entertaining cases in this fantastical world with an eccentric cast of supporting characters. The whole package came together brilliantly with some vividly use of 2D pixel art and a great soundtrack.”
read full review ↗ - 75Max: The Curse of BrotherhoodJan 3, 2018
“Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a fun action puzzle platformer that is sadly hampered by an awful port. The puzzles are brilliant, especially with the magic marker mechanic, with some great chase sequences to space them out. Brilliant pacing means you’ll move from through fantastical environments constantly in this six-hour campaign, which is brought down by the lower resolution and performance.”
read full review ↗ - 100Enter the GungeonJan 1, 2018
“Enter the Gungeon is a magnificent accomplishment in being able to merge an assortment of different things and excels in creating its own distinct package. If you’re a fan of either roguelikes, bullet hells, twin stick shooters or none of them like myself, you owe it to yourself to play this game. Due to how many guns, enemies and abilities to encounter, there are countless hours of gameplay and I look forward to jumping into the Gungeon every now and them for years to come.”
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