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 0 times.
Computed 1h 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.
- +17Assassin's Creed® Odysseyoutlet 95 · players 78 · Oct 2018
- -15Slime Rancheroutlet 78 · players 93 · Sep 2018
- +20ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWNoutlet 91 · players 71 · Jan 2019
- -12Bloodstained: Ritual of the Nightoutlet 79 · players 91 · Jun 2019
- -11GreedFalloutlet 68 · players 79 · Sep 2019
- +17Far Cry® New Dawnoutlet 83 · players 66 · Mar 2019
- +18OCTOPATH TRAVELER™outlet 89 · players 71 · Jun 2019
- +32Trials® Risingoutlet 84 · players 52 · Mar 2019
- -14Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Editionoutlet 78 · players 92 · Oct 2019
- +24Indivisibleoutlet 95 · players 71 · Oct 2019
Recent reviews (79 tracked)
- 88Untitled Goose GameOct 24, 2019 · Christopher Joslin
“As gamers we talk about wanting huge epic experiences in our games but sometimes something as charming as Untitled Goose Game comes along and surprises us with its charm and you realize you just want to be a goose and irritate humans”
read full review ↗ - 78Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced EditionOct 24, 2019 · Neil Curry
“If you have ever been curious about the original Baldur’s Gate games but for some reason have never experienced them, this is an excellent way for console players to jump in and give it a shot.”
read full review ↗ - 81Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete EditionOct 19, 2019 · Drew Meadows
“Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition has a ton of content for players, if they can make it through some weird pacing issues. Both titles have darker, more mature storylines, even when looking at the cutesy Digimon.”
read full review ↗ - 95Children of MortaOct 16, 2019 · Christopher Joslin
“With unique graphics and a story you will fall in love with, action RPG fans looking for a new game to play should look no further than Children Of Morta.”
read full review ↗ - 85The Ninja Saviors: Return of the WarriorsOct 15, 2019 · Christopher Joslin
“Taito and ININ Games have done a fantastic job reviving this game.”
read full review ↗ - 86Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible LairOct 13, 2019 · Blair Farrell
“Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brilliant direction for the young series, effortlessly mixing classic, 2-D platforming with an adventure style overworld without one negatively affecting the other.”
read full review ↗ - 95IndivisibleOct 11, 2019 · Christopher Joslin
“Just like in nature, where the platypus, Indivisible is a hodgepodge of ideas that somehow creates the best experience I have had in an indie game all year and is a contender for my game of the year.”
read full review ↗ - 74Ghostbusters: The Video Game RemasteredOct 8, 2019 · Blair Farrell
“Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered is a gift in a lot of respects as you don't see licensed games like this make a comeback, and at a budget price no less.”
read full review ↗ - 88Trine 4: The Nightmare PrinceOct 7, 2019 · Christopher Joslin
“Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a great follow up in the series and definitely makes up for the failings of Trine 3.”
read full review ↗ - 75The Surge 2Sep 30, 2019 · Drew Meadows
“Aside from borrowing heavily from its inspirations, The Surge 2 is a great action-RPG that has enough going for it to set it apart from what came before it.”
read full review ↗ - 90CODE VEINSep 26, 2019 · Drew Meadows
“Code Vein is a great game that sets itself apart from its Dark Souls inspiration with plenty of fighting customization and fast paced battles.”
read full review ↗ - 94Borderlands 3Sep 24, 2019 · Christopher Joslin
“Overall Borderlands 3 is more of the same, and that's a good thing.”
read full review ↗ - 68GreedFallSep 23, 2019 · Drew Meadows
“GreedFall, the new Action-RPG from French studio Spiders, is overly ambitious for its own good, getting bogged down with bugs and poorly implemented ideas.”
read full review ↗ - 58SagebrushSep 19, 2019 · Elise Nelson
“It's clear Redact Games put as much of their focus and resources as possible on Sagebrush's plot, but it worked out beautifully in their favor.”
read full review ↗ - 91Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ RemasteredSep 17, 2019 · Drew Meadows
“Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered is the same beautiful game you remember from 2013, but with a fresh coat of paint and on a couple new platforms.”
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