How this trust score was computed
This reviewer publishes verdicts, not numbers, so trust comes from their recommend/pan calls: call accuracy (50%): when they say buy, do players end up satisfied, and when they say skip, do players agree; alignment (25%): do their recommendations sort games the way players do; and player-side (25%): on games where press and players sharply disagreed, whose side were they on. The blend is shrunk toward a neutral prior (60) so small histories can't peg the scale, and recent verdicts weigh more (2-year half-life).
Controversy record: on 12 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 4 times.
Computed 25m 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.
- +26Torchlight IIIrecommended · players 54 · Dec 2020
- +13Kingdom Two Crownsrecommended · players 68 · Dec 2018
- -13Bugsnaxpanned · players 93 · Jun 2022
- +14Hand of Fate 2recommended · players 67 · Jul 2018
- +28King of Seasrecommended · players 52 · Jun 2021
- +15Ashenrecommended · players 66 · Jan 2020
- +17Chasmrecommended · players 64 · Oct 2018
- +20Chronos: Before the Ashesrecommended · players 60 · Dec 2020
- +17Windboundrecommended · players 63 · Oct 2020
- +14Sparkliterecommended · players 66 · Nov 2019
Recent reviews (255 tracked)
- 75Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- RemasteredDec 21, 2022 · Ben Thompson
“While not as polished (or intuitive) as 2021’s SaGa Frontier Remastered, Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remastered still provides a break from many genre traditions and a world that can be explored your own way.”
read full review ↗ - 75WavetaleDec 11, 2022 · Rich Cooper
“Wavetale’s interesting storytelling, beautiful world, and solid exploration are unfortunately held back by its shallow combat.”
read full review ↗ - 75The DioField ChronicleDec 7, 2022 · Kierra Lanier
“The DioField Chronicle is a beautiful game that stumbles in its foray into the RTS genre.”
read full review ↗ - 80Soccer StoryNov 29, 2022 · Kierra Lanier
“Soccer is banned and it’s up to you to bring it back in this cute quest-driven soccer RPG.”
read full review ↗ - 100Tactics Ogre: RebornNov 21, 2022 · Ben Thompson
“Matsuno-san’s 1995 classic tactical RPG has been trimmed up and repolished for the modern era, and remains an essential part of any TRPG fan’s collection.”
read full review ↗ - 80I Was a Teenage ExocolonistNov 9, 2022 · Kierra Lanier
“I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is an engaging narrative RPG where you can boost your stats, make friends, and explore through several routes as you grow.”
read full review ↗ - 100The Legend of Heroes: Trails from ZeroOct 19, 2022 · Kierra Lanier
“The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero is an amazing JRPG with great combat, writing, and music that shouldn’t be overlooked.”
read full review ↗ - 80No Place for BraveryOct 17, 2022 · Evan Bee
“Can a game that’s all about fighting and killing… be a critique of fighting and killing? This one is.”
read full review ↗ - 75PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PACOct 3, 2022 · Rich Cooper
“Despite what certain official listings state, Pac-Man World Re-Pac is certainly not an RPG, but it does do some creative things in the 3D platformer space nonetheless.”
read full review ↗ - 75SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCESep 21, 2022 · Kierra Lanier
“SD Gundam Battle Alliance is an experience that is perhaps better for fans of the franchise and those who love grinding for materials.”
read full review ↗ - 80Jack MoveSep 19, 2022 · Evan Bee
“Jack Move’s fresh, dystopian cyberpunk adventure offers a quick and merciful reprieve from the genre’s exhaustive trappings.”
read full review ↗ - 80Potion PermitSep 16, 2022 · Ben Thompson
“This alchemical adventure may lack the polish and depth of some of its contemporaries, but it is an enjoyable life simulation RPG nonetheless.”
read full review ↗ - 80ANNO: MutationemSep 14, 2022 · Evan Bee
“A cyberpunk world rendered with beautiful aesthetics pairs with simple gameplay for a stunning, albeit straightforward experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80RESTLESS SOULSep 12, 2022 · Kierra Lanier
“Restless Soul is a funny tale about following your goals and returning back to life -- even if the Grim Reaper tells you that that's not allowed.”
read full review ↗ - 80Digimon SurviveSep 5, 2022 · Kierra Lanier
“While the tactical gameplay of Digimon Survive feels almost like an afterthought, the story does enough heavy lifting to ultimately make the experience worthwhile.”
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