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 32 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 16 times.
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.
- +30Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Editionoutlet 100 · players 70 · Aug 2020
- +30Mortal Kombat 1outlet 100 · players 70 · Oct 2023
- -17Assetto Corsa Competizioneoutlet 70 · players 87 · Jun 2020
- -20Sonic Frontiersoutlet 65 · players 85 · Nov 2022
- +24STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™outlet 90 · players 66 · May 2023
- +20DOOM Eternaloutlet 95 · players 76 · Mar 2020
- +32Wolfenstein: Youngbloodoutlet 75 · players 43 · Aug 2019
- +23OUTRIDERSoutlet 85 · players 62 · Apr 2021
- +27Gears 5outlet 95 · players 68 · Sep 2019
- -11Atomic Heartoutlet 65 · players 76 · Feb 2023
Recent reviews (162 tracked)
- 90Ace Attorney Investigations CollectionOct 15, 2024 · Dan Rizzo
“The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is the essential way to experience these absolute gems – even for the very first time.”
read full review ↗ - 85WWE 2K24Mar 15, 2024 · Dan Rizzo
“WWE 2K24 is unequivocally essential for pro-wrestling fans across the spectrum of its hardcore, passionate and reaching audience.”
read full review ↗ - 100Persona 3 ReloadMar 12, 2024 · Dan Rizzo
“Persona 3 is held to the highest of regard within its fanbase as one of the heaviest, most hard hitting in its narrative alone, but the action is on an entirely different tone from its sequels, and now players from future stories can wind back the clock, but experience this absolute gem in a brand new light, as the masterpiece it is. Persona 3 Reload is the quintessential JRPG experience in 2024.”
read full review ↗ - 95TEKKEN 8Jan 25, 2024 · Dan Rizzo
“Tekken 8 is flawless, and should be heralded as a grand achievement for the long-running fighter, a literal groundbreaking push for future entries that will surely improvise from its example of excellence.”
read full review ↗ - 100Mortal Kombat 1Oct 9, 2023 · Dan Rizzo
“A statement from its creators, that gifts gamers that has followed the series for three decades, from the arcade to a lofty, cinematic gaming juggernaut, cementing its stance as the fighting genre’s best ever. Mortal Kombat 1 is unmissable, and is sure to delight any all gamers that are looking to dive deep into fantastic writing, some mindless combat and delectable bloodlust.”
read full review ↗ - 85ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™Aug 24, 2023 · Dan Rizzo
“If you’ve yet to play an Armored Core title, and are interested in getting into the mech-action then this is the quintessential entry title into the modernised series without question. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon brings it back with an insanely polished gameplay loop, eerily gorgeous overlay, and an immaculate engine that runs this game without hurdles.”
read full review ↗ - 70Aliens: Dark DescentJul 19, 2023
“it has the potential to improve and I may revisit it after a few more patches, but as it stands right now, Aliens: Dark Descent is more risk than reward.”
read full review ↗ - 60Park BeyondJul 5, 2023 · Dan Rizzo
“Park Beyond's premise is an exciting one that's full of promise, but its technical issues, gameplay limitations and core fundamentals hold it back from being a truly polished park tycoon title.”
read full review ↗ - 85AEW: Fight ForeverJun 28, 2023 · Dan Rizzo
“Its a great campaign to bring in those that aren’t yet familiar with AEW’s product, but also those that are but aren’t avid gamers. This is prime pro-wrestling video gaming at its best, and one I will be delving into for years to come. Goodbye, and Goodnight. BANG!”
read full review ↗ - 100FINAL FANTASY XVIJun 22, 2023 · Dan Rizzo
“Final Fantasy XVI proposes a new foundation for finding a masterclass of perfection in action role-playing, and cements a prime legacy founded on past iterations, capitalising on a formula that's seen inarguable successes throughout its years in this medium, and has promulgated an establishment of extravagance that will indeed be hard to surpass.”
read full review ↗ - 90Street Fighter™ 6Jun 16, 2023 · Dan Rizzo
“Don't call it a comeback or a renaissance, but think of it as the next chapter of growth in this long-standing saga. Street Fighter has held an insanely large portion of the fighting genre in the palm of its hands for decades, and yes it almost suffered its own embarrassing knock-out last round, but it's come back stronger, tougher, quicker and much more appealing than ever.”
read full review ↗ - 100Diablo® IVMay 31, 2023 · Dan Rizzo
“It’s sure to satiate those that are looking to sink their teeth into another grind for endless hours, while giving back an authentic RTS experience that’s not just written in blood but its developer’s bearings. Diablo IV is unmissable. Praise Lilith.”
read full review ↗ - 90STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™May 24, 2023 · Dan Rizzo
“STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor will be a perceived as a prominent piece of gaming history from 2023. A leading standard to action-adventure, role-playing, hack-and-slash storytelling that adapts the incredibly creative minds of Lucasfilm’s original vision.”
read full review ↗ - 70Dead Island 2May 8, 2023 · Dan Rizzo
“Caked in brain-matter, coinciding with its barrage of a bloody good time, Dead Island 2's quirks are what make it an insanely fun campaign to dive deep in.”
read full review ↗ - 90OCTOPATH TRAVELER IIApr 6, 2023 · Dan Rizzo
“Octopath Traveler II has the formula for being one of, if not the greatest Japanese Role-Playing games of all time. A modern classic for that ages.”
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