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 1 game 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.
Recent reviews (30 tracked)
- 100God of War RagnarökNov 3, 2022
“God of War Ragnarok is a must-play. There are no two ways about it. It is one of the best games out there. So I hope for your sake you don’t get spoiled and enjoy the game for the first time like a lot of us reviewers did and the way the devs wanted you to experience it.”
read full review ↗ - 80Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUTSep 22, 2021
“Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut on the PS5 is THE best way to experience this game. Iki Island offers roughly 8-10 hours of content for you to explore and is perfect for those who wanted more Tsushima. However, if you were lukewarm on the base game, then I feel you might not find what you’re looking for here because it’s more of the same. That isn’t a bad thing because that is exactly what I wanted after I originally beat the game. There’s more to explore, more Mythic Tales to uncover, more gorgeous vistas to gaze upon, and most importantly, more foxes to pet AND give belly rubs to.”
read full review ↗ - 80Life is Strange: True ColorsSep 8, 2021
“Life is Strange: True Colors has got a lot of heart, fun and interesting characters, a great soundtrack and it’s trying to spread the message about something the world desperately needs right now. Just a bit of Empathy for each other.”
read full review ↗ - 90Returnal™Apr 29, 2021 · Caleb Wysor
“It’s almost hard to believe that Housemarque have created their first third-person shooter with Returnal. Yet in doing so, they've instantly catapulted themselves to the top of the heap of action shooter developers.”
read full review ↗ - 90It Takes TwoApr 1, 2021 · Caleb Wysor
“It Takes Two’s blistering pace, tight controls, and addictive platforming blend together into one of the most delightful co-op games in years.”
read full review ↗ - 70Ghosts 'n Goblins ResurrectionMar 1, 2021 · Caleb Wysor
“While “Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection” doesn’t quite live up to the series’ peaks, it offers enough of a brutal, satisfying challenge to honor the “Ghosts ‘n Goblins” name.”
read full review ↗ - 90Little Nightmares IIFeb 18, 2021
“After playing through Little Nightmares II, I was left scratching my head. It is creepy, bizarre, and utterly brilliant.”
read full review ↗ - 80Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold WarDec 10, 2020
“The single-player campaign of Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War is a modernized return to form and serves as a treat to the fans who used to care about the game’s single-player mode prior to the Advanced Warfare era.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed ValhallaNov 17, 2020
“A refreshing Assassin's Creed experience that is a must-play for newer and older fans. With an intriguing plotline, no grind and a world filled with interesting characters, Valhalla's glory is only held back by the engine and technical issues that also plagued its predecessors.”
read full review ↗ - 70DIRT 5Nov 7, 2020
“Dirt 5 is a solid arcade experience filled with fun moments that is unfortunately held back by it's technical issues in its current state.”
read full review ↗ - 70Watch Dogs®: LegionNov 4, 2020 · Caleb Wysor
“Watch Dogs: Legion's carefully crafted simulation of London, along with the creative set of tools it provides the player to navigate that world, make this gloomy future worth visiting.”
read full review ↗ - 70Raji: An Ancient EpicSep 5, 2020 · Caleb Wysor
“For such a young studio, still finding its way in 2020’s complex gaming landscape, “Raji” is a strong foundation to build on.”
read full review ↗ - 90Crusader Kings IIIAug 31, 2020 · Ishan Dey
“Crusader Kings III remains as inscrutable as its ancestor. But it is a whole new brand of fun, folly, and misery.”
read full review ↗ - 100Half-Life: AlyxMar 30, 2020 · Caleb Wysor
“In those halcyon days for Valve, there was no way of knowing that Half-Life fans would have to wait more than a decade for a new entry in the hallowed franchise. But twelve years, five months, and thirteen days later, a strange thing happened: a new Half-Life game released. It’s called Half-Life: Alyx, and it’s brilliant.”
read full review ↗ - 80Journey To The Savage PlanetFeb 1, 2020 · Dan Thompson
“Journey to the Savage Planet finds greatness from the gameplay design in its DNA and its laid-back atmosphere, hitting the marks in these areas thanks to a smartly smaller scope.”
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