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 1 time.
Computed 6m 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 (28 tracked)
- 100Ori and the Will of the WispsMar 10, 2020 · AJ LeFor
“Ori and the Will of the Wisps deserves to be on a pedestal. It’s a game that showcases every aspect of design to perfection. I tried to find a flaw, I really did, but I was only met with beauty every time.”
read full review ↗ - 90Langrisser I & IIMar 3, 2020 · Cooper Bunch
“Langrisser 1+2 is a fantastic way to get into Turn-Based Strategy RPGs.”
read full review ↗ - 95Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy CollectionFeb 24, 2020 · Ryan Holler
“30 bucks, 6 games, 5 heroes, 1 cart or disc. I think Zero/ZX Legacy Collection is the ultimate compilation of Mega Man thus far.”
read full review ↗ - 85Journey To The Savage PlanetJan 27, 2020 · Josh Azevedo
“The pure science fiction and mystery of the game combined with its satirical tone make the adventure completely worth your time. There have been more ambitious and deeper games when it comes to this type of experience but Journey to the Savage Planet has left a lasting impression.”
read full review ↗ - 75WattamDec 16, 2019 · Chris Sanchez
“Wattam is a delight to play. From the cute aesthetic, to the amazing soundtrack, there is much to enjoy here.”
read full review ↗ - 65Ancestors: The Humankind OdysseyDec 14, 2019 · Tristan Biggs
“I briefly felt prepared to give a bad rating to the game after experiencing so much frustration, but that would not be fair to this game in the least. It would be ignoring the joy and discovery inherent to many actions in the game.”
read full review ↗ - 80Darksiders GenesisDec 13, 2019 · Cooper Bunch
“If you want to play a pretty good Diablo clone with a simplified control scheme and a prequel to the Darksiders series, you will enjoy Darksiders Genesis.”
read full review ↗ - 85Alien: IsolationDec 12, 2019 · James Sousa
“While I do think it has pacing issues along with some annoying elements, I think it’s still worth a look.”
read full review ↗ - 90Halo: The Master Chief CollectionDec 7, 2019 · Ian Amor
“Could've taken the time to fix a few minor things, though ultimately did not mess with perfection.”
read full review ↗ - 80STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™Dec 5, 2019 · Sean Evans
“Although not without its shortcomings, Jedi: Fallen Order is an enjoyable romp into the Star Wars universe that should undoubtedly be experienced by any fan of brisk combat and Star Wars as a whole.”
read full review ↗ - 80The TourystNov 26, 2019 · Tristan Biggs
“All in all, The Touryst is a fun little game, with a lot going for it. If you have the spare money to pick this up, and want something quick and fun to get through the weekend, I would recommend the game, just don’t expect too a large game, and some areas may be frustrating. You will get a few laughs and a gorgeous looking game out of it.”
read full review ↗ - 100New Super Lucky's TaleNov 18, 2019 · Tristan Biggs
“Really though, when you love something this much, you just don’t ever want it to end. That is how I feel about New Super Lucky’s Tale. It is a PERFECT platformer game in a world already filled with Mario titles.”
read full review ↗ - 85AfterpartyNov 4, 2019
“Afterparty presents a version of Hell that is likely to hit home for a lot of people, and ensures nothing is wasted when it comes to its writing. The nuanced characters and world will be more than enough for fans of the adventure game genre to enjoy playing through multiple times.”
read full review ↗ - 85Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®Oct 28, 2019 · Alex Crawford
“Call of Duty Modern Warfare plays out like an ode to the old days of Call of Duty. Both the Campaign and multiplayer modes feel more like the games in the original trilogy than anything the Call of Duty team has put out in recent years, and that is a good thing.”
read full review ↗ - 65Spirit of the NorthOct 28, 2019
“At the end of the day, despite the faults of the core gameplay, Spirit of the North is redeemed by the amazing sense of wonder its environments, score, and story deliver. Many of its issues lie on the technical side, and quite a few will be impossible to ignore. But, if you’re able to look past that, you‘ll surely find an experience that you won’t soon forget.”
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