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 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.
- +58Battlefield™ 2042outlet 85 · players 27 · Jan 2022
- +48Wolfenstein: Youngbloodoutlet 90 · players 43 · Aug 2019
- +18DOOM Eternaloutlet 90 · players 72 · Apr 2020
- +32Assassin's Creed® III Remasteredoutlet 80 · players 48 · Jun 2019
- -19Azur Lane Crosswaveoutlet 50 · players 69 · Mar 2020
- -25STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Townoutlet 65 · players 90 · Aug 2020
- +27DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part Twooutlet 85 · players 58 · Mar 2021
- -36SENRAN KAGURA Peach Balloutlet 45 · players 81 · Jul 2019
- -8GreedFalloutlet 70 · players 78 · Oct 2019
- +23Warhammer: Chaosbaneoutlet 90 · players 68 · Aug 2020
Recent reviews (75 tracked)
- 95Metal: HellsingerSep 26, 2022 · Dustin Murphy
“The truth is, no matter how you look at it, Metal: Hellsinger is absolutely unique in what it does. It has tons of replayability, some of the best optimizations on the market, and a way to ensure that anyone and everyone can enjoy the title. This is, for what I would have to say, a masterpiece of its own accord.”
read full review ↗ - 85Ghostwire: TokyoApr 10, 2022 · Dustin Murphy
“"One of the things I can’t help but appreciate is just how well the game itself is presented. It’s beautiful, haunting, and truly takes us deep into Japanese culture, spirituality, and scenery. It’s a game where you can tell that the team at Tango Gameworks poured their hearts and souls into regardless of what element that you look at."”
read full review ↗ - 85Battlefield™ 2042Jan 17, 2022 · Dustin Murphy
“"With time, Battlefield 2042 has turned into one of the best shooters the series has to offer despite a few drawbacks that still remain such as a lack of bullet drop, a campaign mode, or even Rush being a default mode for fans. However, what it does to make up for its shortcomings is alleviated by the offerings that the Portals mode has to offer, making Battlefield 2042 one of the strongest titles in the franchise, and quite possibly: One of the longest lasting and a must have for next-gen console owners."”
read full review ↗ - 80MechWarrior 5: MercenariesOct 11, 2021 · Dustin Murphy
“As we wrap up our review, I still feel there is a lot we can discuss about MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. The career mode being one, but to do that, we’d almost have to write an entire review just on it as the Career Mode, while slightly the same as the story, does have some minor changes to its “story” as well as what it has to offer.”
read full review ↗ - 90SAMURAI WARRIORS 5Aug 18, 2021 · Dustin Murphy
“The overall approach works well in Omega Force’s favor, but also, the favor of the fans. From simplified menus to a direct story that stretches into stories with other characters, Samurai Warriors 5 takes a worthwhile note from other projects that Omega Force has worked on in the past, most notably Hyrule Warriors thanks to its focus on character development, overall playability, but also performance.”
read full review ↗ - 70Necromunda: Hired GunJun 11, 2021 · Dustin Murphy
“There’s one thing I have to make clear: This game isn’t trying to break one’s expectations. It’s a profoundly, if not perfectly average game that comes off as one of those very experiences. Fortunately, it’s a great way to approach the game. It’s not going to go over the top, it’s not going to attempt to fight with other games in a competitive stance.”
read full review ↗ - 70BIOMUTANTJun 8, 2021
“Taking everything into account you will really enjoy the world and those in it, but do not expect the story to be the driving force of the experience. If you are a fan of making your own fun with a fantastic playground and tools to do it with then Biomutant is the funky little duck to try out.”
read full review ↗ - 85Resident Evil VillageMay 10, 2021 · Dustin Murphy
“When it comes to an all-time high for the franchise, Resident Evil Village pushes the boundaries, it attempts to build on well-established tropes the series is known for, and it does it rather well. Well enough that the series could continue on this way, using the first-person perspective to its advantage and continue delivering the jumps and scares the series is known for.”
read full review ↗ - 90DARQ: Complete EditionMay 3, 2021 · Dustin Murphy
“DARQ: Complete Edition will make you play it time and time again, hunting down secret encounters, secret items, and hoping you’ve somehow managed to survive along the way for the best experience yet.”
read full review ↗ - 70The MediumApr 30, 2021 · Dustin Murphy
“While the small emotional ties to Sadness and Marianne only grow more complex towards the end, and the small performance hiccups and graphical bugs occur from time to time, The Medium is a strong title that – to some – will ultimately be held back due to awkward camera angles and the split duality emphasized by the use of split-screen gameplay to represent both the spirit world and that of the physical world.”
read full review ↗ - 70Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-ReckoningApr 23, 2021 · Dustin Murphy
“For better or for worse, this is what we had hoped the came could have been nine years ago only to re-emerge in modern times in order to give us the experience we wanted while exploring the lands of Dalentarth.”
read full review ↗ - 80SAMURAI SHODOWNMar 29, 2021 · Dustin Murphy
“For what it’s worth, this is where advanced players come in, as well as a bit of practice needed, to ensure you get there. That aside, this is a title that comes out as a must-have for fighting game enthusiasts looking for a ‘90s-like experience in modern times.”
read full review ↗ - 50STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive TownMar 29, 2021
“There’s some good here. There’s some bad here. There are a few odd choices that don’t quite lend themselves well to the overall experience. If you don’t care about getting access to everything you can so you can become a mogul the experience is great. For me, I like options. I like being able to find that one niche for goods I thrive in and making it my focus.”
read full review ↗ - 85DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part TwoMar 29, 2021 · Dustin Murphy
“When said and done, even with more questions than answers left to be asked, DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods – Part 2 does what it set out to do. It gives closure to our current story, allowing for the Doom Slayer’s story, for the time being, to conclude, opening room for the future of the franchise as there is seemingly a lot to be done with the entirety of the doom universe itself.”
read full review ↗ - 90Ys IX: Monstrum NoxFeb 19, 2021 · Dustin Murphy
“Ys IX: Monstrum Nox has also raised the bar for future entries, making it so that one could only wonder where the story is now and where it could go in the future. Will traversal be much the same or if there are more evolutions in the pipeline in the works for future titles? We can only hope.”
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