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 9 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.
Computed 28m 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.
- +32Gears 5outlet 100 · players 68 · Sep 2019
- +18Assassin's Creed® Odysseyoutlet 96 · players 78 · Oct 2018
- +18Mortal Kombat 11outlet 92 · players 74 · May 2019
- -30Agent A: A puzzle in disguiseoutlet 64 · players 94 · Sep 2019
- +17Generation Zero®outlet 72 · players 55 · Apr 2019
- -13For The Kingoutlet 76 · players 89 · Jun 2019
- +32Sniper Elite V2 Remasteredoutlet 88 · players 56 · May 2019
- +25Warhammer: Chaosbaneoutlet 68 · players 43 · Jun 2019
- +19RAGE 2outlet 80 · players 61 · May 2019
- +26Age of Wonders: Planetfalloutlet 96 · players 70 · Aug 2019
Recent reviews (122 tracked)
- 40Big PharmaJan 30, 2020 · Brian George
“I feel Big Pharma would be much more satisfying if I was playing the PC version, as this port hasn’t been done very well, with its mediocre graphics, clunky controls and confusing menus.”
read full review ↗ - 80Bridge Constructor PortalJan 18, 2020 · Brian George
“Overall, the game plays well on the nostalgia of fans of both Bridge Constructor and Portal titles, will exercise your brain with its puzzles without frustrating you too much. With a generous amount of levels its well worth a look and you may find it a lot more fun than it maybe looks at first glance.”
read full review ↗ - 84AVICII InvectorDec 17, 2019 · Ash Cohen
“it’s a fun enjoyable title, and with a game like this, I don’t think you can really ask for much more.”
read full review ↗ - 72SparkliteDec 10, 2019 · Matt Rushton
“Sparklite is one of those games that can take you an hour or a year to complete! If you are a fan of the top-down action games of old, then you’re going to especially love this game! The joy of it as I said in my intro, is that it is clearly inspired by but not a gimmicky copy of the classic Zelda games.”
read full review ↗ - 76Bee SimulatorNov 28, 2019 · Ben Ledsham
“Overall, I had a pleasantly surprising experience with Bee Simulator. I enjoyed the tone of the game, the art style and the depth to the level design. I liked being able to explore a world from a different perspective, investigating all the different nooks and crannies this game has to offer.”
read full review ↗ - 48Ghostbusters: The Video Game RemasteredNov 27, 2019 · Matt Rushton
“If you did not play the original, and are a fan of the Ghostbusters franchise, then perhaps add it on your Xbox wishlist for when it’s on offer… if nothing else, you get to spend a few hours with Ackroyd, Murray, Ramis & Hudson hunting for ghosts and enjoying all of that ghostbuster-y banter!”
read full review ↗ - 80Trine 4: The Nightmare PrinceNov 4, 2019 · Mike Jenkins
“Trine 4 is a great success. It’s strange coming into a series so late and being able to get so much enjoyment out of it. But here I am, fully recommending anyone with previous experience with Trine, and those who are just fans of fun puzzle platforming games, to check this one out.”
read full review ↗ - 72Close To The SunNov 4, 2019 · Mike Jenkins
“Close to the Sun is certainly an enjoyable journey, one that does include some jump scares and horror moments along the way while exploring what is a bit of a disturbing view on an alternate timeline.”
read full review ↗ - 76Super Dodgeball BeatsOct 23, 2019 · Matt Rushton
“Is it the next Guitar Hero? No, is it better than the X-Factor singing game? Yes… Where does that leave it? That’s up to you!!”
read full review ↗ - 68The Bradwell ConspiracyOct 21, 2019 · Ben Ledsham
“Overall, The Bradwell Conspiracy was a mixed experience for me. The narrative and aesthetics of the game are beautifully crafted. The look of this game is nothing short of amazing and the level design, especially with the puzzles, are enticing yet challenging.”
read full review ↗ - 84MegaquariumOct 18, 2019 · Brian George
“Coming in at just under 20 quid this gives pretty good value for money for something that might not have massive content but it still full of intricacy. Right, I’m off to sort out a shark tank!”
read full review ↗ - 76One Night StandOct 12, 2019 · Ash Cohen
“Perhaps for some people the story concept of the game may put some off, but what you do is a good story-driven conversational based game, which incorporates other influences and styles that you see in more mainstream games.”
read full review ↗ - 64The Surge 2Oct 3, 2019 · Ash Cohen
“Overall The Surge 2 is a good Souls-like, nothing groundbreaking or genre breaking; just a solid challenging romp. I would definitely recommend this for people who enjoyed the original and even new people looking for a challenging single player experience.”
read full review ↗ - 72VigorOct 1, 2019 · Matt Rushton
“Everything about Vigor just feels a bit too friendly for a post-apocalypse game! It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it will put some people off. That being said, there are a lot of positives to take away, and for those out there looking for a new take on a BR genre that is all-too-often the same game in a new skin, Vigor is certainly worth trying out!”
read full review ↗ - 88GreedFallSep 28, 2019 · Matt Rushton
“For me, as a devout fan of the Dragon Age franchise, GreedFall has definitely filled the gap in my life.”
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