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 20 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 13 times.
Computed 26m 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.
- -43Starboundoutlet 40 · players 83 · Jul 2018
- -36Assassin's Creed® Odysseyoutlet 50 · players 86 · Dec 2019
- +9Warhammer: Vermintide 2outlet 80 · players 71 · Feb 2019
- +2Injustice™ 2outlet 70 · players 68 · Mar 2019
- +13Overcookedoutlet 90 · players 77 · Jun 2018
- -45This Is the Policeoutlet 30 · players 75 · Aug 2018
- -41Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girlsoutlet 40 · players 81 · Sep 2019
- -40Late Shiftoutlet 40 · players 80 · Apr 2019
- +3One Piece Pirate Warriors 3outlet 70 · players 68 · Nov 2018
- -39Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2outlet 40 · players 79 · Dec 2020
Recent reviews (111 tracked)
- 60Train Station RenovationFeb 12, 2021 · Frank Reese
“A solid and relaxing simulation game that focuses on restoring Train Stations. However the bugs and simplicity of the gameplay weaken a rather enjoyable experience.”
read full review ↗ - 60Yakuza 3 RemasteredFeb 11, 2021 · Frank Reese
“While the experience is part of a larger franchise, Yakuza 3's dated systems, rough combat, and story that loses site of the goal is hard a game to love. It's required playing for fans of the series, and not an awful experience, but hardly what fans will expect after the previous three titles in the franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 70GRISJan 27, 2021 · Frank Reese
“Gris is a game primarily defined by its style and beauty. The game starts with a woman who appears to have lost her voice sitting on a stone statue’s hand and then falling as the statue collapses. It’s a strange opening that defies explanation at first, but it exhibits so much of what Gris is about. Gris is a game designed to be more about the visual environment connecting with the player rather than a deep gameplay system.”
read full review ↗ - 90SuperliminalJan 23, 2021 · Frank Reese
“An innovative puzzle game focused on perspective puzzles. It tries to be unique and succeeds the entire way through. A bit short and a weak story, but otherwise a fun exploration of what's possible.”
read full review ↗ - 90STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™Jan 21, 2021 · Frank Reese
“The fact is Fallen Order isn’t a perfect game, but players will emerge from Fallen Order focused more on the positives than the missteps made because Fallen Order is able to recover from the mistakes and still create lasting memories.”
read full review ↗ - 70WattamJan 1, 2021 · Frank Reese
“A fun and happy game from the same creator as Katamari Damacy, Wattam is an absolute delight to experience and enjoy. It could be longer but also will cheer anyone up.”
read full review ↗ - 40Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2Dec 28, 2020 · Frank Reese
“n 2010, the rather enjoyable Castlevania: Lords of Shadow ended with a major plot twist revealing that Gabriel Belmont was alive during modern times and was now called Dracula, taking on the famous vampire’s persona and visage. This left fans to wonder how the sequel would continue the story, either as Dracula or fighting against the protagonist from the original game. Four years later, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 answered the question, but it’s a question that probably was more interesting to think about than how Konami approached it.”
read full review ↗ - 80Agent A: A puzzle in disguiseNov 30, 2020 · Frank Reese
“An interesting escape room type puzzle game focused on a secret agent/spy thriller that clicks all the rights buttons in more ways than one.”
read full review ↗ - 80Red Dead Redemption 2Nov 23, 2020 · Frank Reese
“Red Dead Redemption 2 feels like Rockstar has turned a corner, but it might not be the corner fans were hoping they would turn.”
read full review ↗ - 60HobNov 4, 2020 · Frank Reese
“The most important thing though would be to address the common praise of the game, that this is “Zelda”. That would be true if Zelda lacked a story or interesting characters, or really a purpose had simplistic dungeons and more platforming than combat. Also, the enemies are repetitive and there are no interesting bosses as well.”
read full review ↗ - 70Thimbleweed Park™Sep 22, 2020 · Frank Reese
“A solid throwback to classic Point and Click Adventure games. Made for fans of Maniac mansion or Monkey's Island by some of the masters of the format.”
read full review ↗ - 70Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete EditionSep 15, 2020 · Frank Reese
“A fun adventure game, paired with an unnecessary Open world that goes through the motions. However new enemies and an excellent story is worth playing through the entire experience.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Infectious Madness of Doctor DekkerSep 3, 2020 · Frank Reese
“A solid game that is let down in it's final minutes as it can't find the right way to conclude it's story. However the experience and is excellent and worth playing through to see.”
read full review ↗ - 80Telling LiesSep 2, 2020 · Frank Reese
“An excellent follow up to Her Story if a bit flawed. Telling Lies tries to tackle a larger and more intricate story than the predecessor, and accomplishes quite a bit. However a critical missing feature, and a story that feels like a closed loops is a noticeable step back for Sam Barlow.”
read full review ↗ - 90SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETEAug 27, 2020 · Frank Reese
“The SUPERHOT team delivers on what the original SUPERHOT should have been and it's even better than imagined. A rogue-lite take on the franchise, that feels both familiar and new at the same time. This is the new starting place for the franchise.”
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