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.
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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.
- -20Assassin's Creed® Odysseyoutlet 62 · players 82 · Oct 2018
- +18DOOM Eternaloutlet 93 · players 76 · Mar 2020
- -18Resident Evil Villageoutlet 72 · players 90 · May 2021
- +17Resident Evil 3outlet 86 · players 69 · Mar 2020
- -18DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROToutlet 70 · players 88 · Feb 2020
- -14Mafia: Definitive Editionoutlet 70 · players 84 · Oct 2020
- +20SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETEoutlet 94 · players 74 · Jul 2020
Recent reviews (23 tracked)
- 94Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartJun 27, 2021 · Rahul Majumdar
“Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart is a must-have game for any self-respecting PS5 owner.”
read full review ↗ - 88LEGO® Builder's JourneyJun 22, 2021 · Rahul Majumdar
“The PC version of LEGO Builder's Journey is a great port that takes advantage of next-gen visual features to make a pretty game even prettier. Even if you don't have the best hardware to take advantage of its newfound beauty, Builder's Journey is a short little tale I highly recommend anyone to not skip out on.”
read full review ↗ - 72Resident Evil VillageMay 12, 2021 · Rahul Majumdar
“Capcom hits another positive note with Resident Evil Village, with a great premise and setting which are only let down by fewer scares than RE7 and the story's drastic turns towards the latter half.”
read full review ↗ - 64OUTRIDERSApr 10, 2021 · Rahul Majumdar
“Outriders stands in the grey area between a single-player RPG shooter and a co-op online looter, with elements plucked from both but never fully transforming into either. It feels like a standard cover-based shooter mixed in with RPG & online elements, and while that is perfectly serviceable, it's not exactly worth the asking price on PC or console, unless you're playing it with Xbox Game Pass.”
read full review ↗ - 74Cyberpunk 2077Dec 30, 2020 · Rahul Majumdar
“Cyberpunk 2077 is a game of the generation, but its technical and gameplay ambitions can get hampered by either perplexing design decisions or hardware that most gamers have. The open-world futuristic Night City and the people who reside in it are some of gaming's most memorable ones and the story captures the essence of Cyberpunk beautifully.”
read full review ↗ - 84GhostrunnerDec 16, 2020 · Arkadyuti Bandyopadhyay
“Ghostrunner is an awesome game that is challenging, but fun to play and push for completion.”
read full review ↗ - 84Observer: System ReduxDec 1, 2020 · Arkadyuti Bandyopadhyay
“While it's not worth buying at full price, Observer: System Redux is definitely worth getting it on a sale and trying it out. Be warned that the game might not suitable for people with a history of epilepsy or who had suffered seizures in the past.”
read full review ↗ - 86Assassin's Creed ValhallaNov 17, 2020 · Rahul Majumdar
“Assassin's Creed Valhalla is one of the best games in the series, striking the perfect balance between the franchise's newfound RPG gameplay and a focused narrative that pays respects to its predecessors in meaningful ways.”
read full review ↗ - 68Watch Dogs®: LegionNov 1, 2020 · Rahul Majumdar
“Watch Dogs Legion is a fine entry in a franchise that keeps changing up its tone with each instalment. It mixes the tones from the first 2 games well enough with a serviceable story and an engaging gameplay mechanic. How much fun you want from this game will depend on how much variety the game's 'play as anyone' system offers, which in my experience has been plenty.”
read full review ↗ - 70Mafia: Definitive EditionOct 16, 2020 · Rahul Majumdar
“Mafia Definitive Edition puts a nice graphical coat of paint on a dated, yet much-loved classic. However, while the story and characters are just as good if not better than the original, its gameplay mechanics fall short and performance even shorter.”
read full review ↗ - 70NeversongAug 5, 2020 · Rahul Majumdar
“Neversong is a beautiful game about a very personal, and gut-wrenching story that manages to exceed expectations in the narrative department, if not in the gameplay itself. If you're fond of short adventures with a gripping plot, then this one's for you.”
read full review ↗ - 94SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETEJul 22, 2020
“Mind Control Delete breathes new life into the modern classic, adding a whole new dimension to the linear structure of Superhot. From challenging new types of enemies and weapons to new hacks and powerups (and more of the cryptic storytelling), Mind Control Delete adds in enough content to be well worth your time.”
read full review ↗ - 86Resident Evil 3Mar 30, 2020 · Rahul Majumdar
“Resident Evil 3 makes yet another case for Capcom's immense talent in updating the classics to a modern standard. Everything from the characters to the visuals, the atmosphere and the addictive gameplay loop here reflect the original game's big ambitions. The story here gets some nice tweaks along with the freakishly awesome design of Nemesis, which newer players will also find rewarding.”
read full review ↗ - 93DOOM EternalMar 25, 2020 · Md Armughanuddin
“Doom Eternal is a worthy addition to the Doom franchise and it does take it forward with a number of well-implemented elements. You can try hard to find reasons to complain to in the game, but the game will keep you hooked up throughout the roughly-15 hours of ruthless gameplay. Whether you are a fan of the franchise or not, there is no reason why you shouldn't try out this game.”
read full review ↗ - 78Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®Feb 26, 2020 · Rahul Majumdar
“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare marks a celebratory return to form for Infinity Ward and Activision, as it successfully pumps new blood into this classic franchise. While the single-player campaign could have been longer for my money's worth, I'm content with the overly stylized storytelling, over-the-top, yet realistic visuals and most of all - fun gameplay.”
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