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 3 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 2 times.
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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.
Recent reviews (35 tracked)
- 90DEATHLOOPOct 9, 2021 · Benjamin Guthrie
“Deathloop is a highlight of 2021 releases and a great time loop adventure with solid combat abilities, a gripping story with fun characters, and smart systems that bypass some of the restrictions of its narrative form. There are some issues with the game in regards to the ending, enemies, and how hand-holding the game can be, but I think the game’s competent blend of inspirations can make some of those points easy to forget.”
read full review ↗ - 70Cannon BrawlJul 26, 2021 · Benjamin Guthrie
“When the conditions are right, Cannon Brawl is an enjoyable take on artillery games that offers fast-paced strategic fun. That fun only lasts so long though, and I don't think this will be the next game for you and your friends to huddle around the TV and play for hours on-end.”
read full review ↗ - 100HadesJul 17, 2021 · Benjamin Guthrie
“Hades is the best rogue-lite I have played to-date. It manages to weave a great story through its run-based gameplay effortlessly, and its combat is an absolute blast. More than anything, though, it manages to stay engaging at high hour counts, which is something I cannot say for most singleplayer games I have played.”
read full review ↗ - 60BIOMUTANTJun 4, 2021 · Benjamin Guthrie
“While the combat is stylish and its open-world is fun to explore, Biomutant is a game that bit off more than it could chew, leaving a lot of parts feeling half-baked.”
read full review ↗ - 70Days GoneMay 21, 2021 · Benjamin Guthrie
“It isn't going to be the best or most memorable one-of-these you'll ever play, but Days Gone on the PC is a solid checkbox open-world zombie experience to sink a few dozen hours into.”
read full review ↗ - 80Speed LimitFeb 16, 2021 · Benjamin Guthrie
“Oh so short yet oh so sweet, Speed Limit combines five arcade games into one cohesive package of nonstop action and blockbuster movie style.”
read full review ↗ - PanCall of Duty®: Black Ops Cold WarJan 12, 2021 · Benjamin Guthrie
“Black Ops Cold War is a game living under Modern Warfare's shadow, with its identity not really going beyond being a clone of last year's release and a lack of content keeping the experience thin. The zombies mode shines in this game, and there is huge potential there if the developers treat it right, but the same cannot be said for the rest of the game.”
read full review ↗ - 70El Hijo - A Wild West TaleDec 8, 2020 · Benjamin Guthrie
“This isometric stealth game doesn't bring anything new to the stealth genre table, and it struggles with believability, but it's still a fun and charming little game worth checking out.”
read full review ↗ - 70Chronos: Before the AshesNov 30, 2020 · Benjamin Guthrie
“Much like Remnant, Chronos: Before the Ashes skirts the edges of being a Souls-like and offers something unique. The combat is too slow and the aging mechanic doesn't do enough, but its mix of puzzles and combat delivers a fun experience I got hooked on.”
read full review ↗ - 80Mafia: Definitive EditionOct 14, 2020 · Benjamin Guthrie
“While its gameplay feels archaic, Mafia: Definitive Edition has a story and a city worth experiencing.”
read full review ↗ - 70Borderlands 3Sep 7, 2020 · Benjamin Guthrie
“Borderlands 3 is a fun game, and I think it nails the combat better than the other games in the series. Unfortunately, the fun combat couldn't distract from the game's constantly annoying humor and bland co-op action.”
read full review ↗ - 80STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™Jul 4, 2020 · Benjamin Guthrie
“Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order isn't the best Souls-like on the market, but it's the best entry point for newcomers. The game has a great balance between a challenge and a power fantasy, and it blends all of its inspirations well to create a package worth checking out.”
read full review ↗ - 70Summer in MaraJun 15, 2020 · Benjamin Guthrie
“Summer in Mara is a fun blend of farming and adventure while also housing a surprisingly lovable cast of characters. The game suffers from being too large in scale, but that didn't stop me from having an enjoyable time with the game.”
read full review ↗ - 80DOOM EternalMay 4, 2020 · Benjamin Guthrie
“Doom Eternal is an adrenaline-fueled ride full of great action, but it trips over itself with too many systems added to the combat. I love Doom Eternal, but I love 2016's Doom a little bit more.”
read full review ↗ - 90Half-Life: AlyxApr 11, 2020 · Benjamin Guthrie
“Half-Life: Alyx is a full VR experience the platform needed years ago. Its great story and interactive environment shows what you can do with virtual reality and a larger budget, and I hope this game blazes a path forward for more high quality VR experiences in the future.”
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