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.
Computed 28m 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 (17 tracked)
- 78Wolcen: Lords of MayhemMar 5, 2020
“After a somewhat bumpy start and some patches that were quickly pushed in, Wolcen finally seems to be running steadily. Our first impression of having a Diablo clone in front of us has hardened due to the background story with gods and demons, but visually as well as roleplaying technology, the title offers significantly more depth of detail. The free character development makes it easy to experiment with different classes, especially since no decision has to be final.”
read full review ↗ - 78AO Tennis 2Feb 4, 2020 · Tim-Oliver Siegwart
“AO Tennis 2 is very friendly to newbies, but also challanging to experienced users. The editor is powerful and you can download whole sets of stars created by the community. The matches are fun, but the career is quite boring.”
read full review ↗ - 74Gear.Club Unlimited 2 - Ultimate EditionDec 3, 2019 · Daniel Walter
“Gear Club Unlimited 2 - Porsche Edition is a solid racing game for Nintendos Switch. Is convinces with its optional motion control and also with the variety of courses and cars. It has some graphical deficits and the story is not the most innovative one I've ever seen, but all in all, the game is really fun to play.”
read full review ↗ - 83Save KochNov 27, 2019 · Tim-Oliver Siegwart
“Despite the minimal interaction possibilities, the game has a certain depth. But it is only recommended to people who speak a secure English. You just do not have enough time to think about the many puns.”
read full review ↗ - 81Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® BreakpointNov 18, 2019 · Tim-Oliver Siegwart
“Ghost Recon Breakpoint has many problems. The loot system is boring, the story isn´t that good and you don´t feel lost behind enemy lines. Anyway the gameplay is good, new mechanics like the ability to disguise and the need to tape your wounds are great. You can play it together with friends and explore the large open world.”
read full review ↗ - 75Deliver Us The MoonNov 5, 2019 · Tim-Oliver Siegwart
“Deliver us the Moon has a short (around 5hrs) but well told story. Good gameplay, moderate graphics and a good ambience, Scifi People will love this game.”
read full review ↗ - 76Felix The ReaperOct 31, 2019 · Tim-Oliver Siegwart
“Felix the Reaper shows that even a puzzle game for occasional gamers can be of high quality. The nicely designed levels, the wonderfully animated protagonist and the funny-macabre cutscenes are a lot of fun and let the playing time involuntarily pass quickly.”
read full review ↗ - 84Wolfenstein: YoungbloodAug 6, 2019 · Daniel Walter
“Wolfenstein Youngblood is the perfect game for everybody, who ever wanted to play a Wolfenstein spin-off with a friend. The coop-features are truly convincing as well as the typical Wolfenstein gameplay and humor. As Wolfenstein Youngblood is not a full price title, we have to accept a less complex story and noticeable rare cutscenes.”
read full review ↗ - 86Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightJul 17, 2019 · Tjark Würstlein
“Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is the spiritual successor of the Castlevania games. It gives a new approach at visuals and storytelling while keeping the beloved core mechanics the same. A troughout worthy representant of the Metroidvania genre.”
read full review ↗ - 77PixARKJun 18, 2019 · Daniel Walter
“PixARK realises a lot of things in a good way, some even better than ARK: Survival Evolved. Even, if the basic gameplay is nearly the same, the characters in PixARK are far more likable, atmosphere and soundtrack are more intense and the pixel-optic creates surprisingly detailed dinosaurs. Furthermore, PixARK deliveres some quests, that open the monotonous gameplay-routine at least a little bit.”
read full review ↗ - 78RAGE 2May 27, 2019 · Daniel Walter
“As a fan of postapocalyptic scenarios I was really looking forward to the release of Rage 2. Even if the fulminant intro, the fast paced Doom-like battles and the handling of the vehicles convinced me completely, the dull and monotonous open-world prevent the shooter from fullfilling its potential.”
read full review ↗ - 90Anno 1800May 21, 2019 · Tjark Würstlein
“Anno 1800 is the next phenomenal entry in the Anno-Series. Bigger and with even more details it garantuees hours of fun while building your empire. In the era of industralization develop your settlement from humble farmers to proud workers with every step in between.”
read full review ↗ - 69StaxelMay 9, 2019 · Stephanie Walter
“Create your own farm with Staxel. What I liked a lot about the game is the huge amount of creativity, which makes it possible to design the little town and your farm to your own likings. Unfortunately the construction of the buildings and some quests turn out quite laborious. Even if in my opinion the simulation doesn't quite reach Harvest Moon or Stardew Valley, farming-fans should have fun while creating their own world alone or together with friends.”
read full review ↗ - 85Days GoneMay 8, 2019 · Daniel Walter
“Even if Days Gone does not quite reach the class of Spider-Man or other exclusive Sony-titles such as Uncharted or God of War, the game is a solid zombie-horrorgame with an intense atmosphere an interesting gameplay aspects. We discover the open world on our motorbike, take part in fast pace hand-to-hand combats and enjoy some solid crafting and stealth features.”
read full review ↗ - 85Rise of IndustryMay 7, 2019 · Florian Richter
“Hours of playtime but not boring at all. Rise of Industry has everything a production sim fan wants. There might be some issues, but I cant give you one.”
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