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 47 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 16 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.
- +42Total War: WARHAMMER IIIoutlet 90 · players 48 · Mar 2022
- +32Warhammer 40,000: Darktideoutlet 80 · players 48 · Dec 2022
- +29Starfieldoutlet 80 · players 51 · Sep 2023
- +24Halo Infiniteoutlet 85 · players 61 · Dec 2021
- +37Wo Long: Fallen Dynastyoutlet 85 · players 48 · Mar 2023
- -27Gang Beastsoutlet 60 · players 87 · Oct 2021
- +33Company of Heroes 3outlet 85 · players 52 · Mar 2023
- +23Back 4 Bloodoutlet 80 · players 57 · Oct 2021
- +23Victoria 3outlet 90 · players 67 · Oct 2022
- +23PAYDAY 3outlet 80 · players 57 · Sep 2023
Recent reviews (434 tracked)
- 80Death and TaxesSep 30, 2023 · Vera Santiago
“Game with a simple approach and gameplay, with a fun 2D art and an immersive soundtrack that make us reflect on our moral compass and the reality of the butterfly effect.”
read full review ↗ - 85Lies of PSep 29, 2023 · Daniel Jiménez
“Lies of P is the best soulslike I've tried. Its world is intriguing and layered, its combat challenging and satisfying, and its story captures and moves you.”
read full review ↗ - 80PAYDAY 3Sep 29, 2023 · Ismael P. Nieves
“Despite its tragic departure, Payday 3 proves to be a worthy sequel that adds enough to be a good foundation for what's to come.”
read full review ↗ - 90Fate/Samurai RemnantSep 28, 2023
“Fate/Samurai Remnant has a carefully designed combat system full of possibilities, accompanied by a world full of the elements that make the Fate/ franchise so unique, perfect for veterans of the saga or new players.”
read full review ↗ - 80Fae FarmSep 26, 2023 · Pilar Waldorf
“Fun and with a lot of content, although it presents some technical problems, at least in the Nintendo Switch version.”
read full review ↗ - 65King's Bounty IISep 26, 2023 · Alejandro Morillas Tellez
“King's Bounty II fails in the exposition of its story and the introduction of an open world that is too conventional, both aesthetically and mechanically. On the other hand, its most fundamental premise, its stupendous turn-based combat, works perfectly.”
read full review ↗ - 75Crime Boss: Rockay CitySep 26, 2023 · Roberto Pérez
“While there are better games within the genre, Crime Boss' roguelite approach may appeal to those looking for a different, nostalgia-laden experience.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mortal Kombat 1Sep 25, 2023 · Fernando Mancilla
“Fun, bloody and challenging if you want it to be. Mortal Kombat is back in style with a cinematic story and a revamped gameplay that will appeal to every fan of the genre, though alienating more than a few with its DLC character policies.”
read full review ↗ - 75BIT.TRIP RERUNNERSep 22, 2023 · Andrés Nieve
“BIT.TRIP is back in a big way with renewed graphics, the same masterful soundtrack as always and a complete level creator. With special care for its community and a lot of love from its developers, the Wii classic is back to stay.”
read full review ↗ - 100GunbrellaSep 20, 2023
“Gunbrella is a title that has managed to perfectly balance simple but varied mechanics, a deep and emotional story and an artistic design that shows a raw but attractive reality.”
read full review ↗ - 75Rune Factory 3 SpecialSep 20, 2023 · Ismael P. Nieves
“Rune Factory 3 Special brings back a cult game from the Nintendo DS era. However, it does very little to bring it up to speed with respect to the sequels that have been coming out beyond the graphical section.”
read full review ↗ - 85Moonstone IslandSep 20, 2023 · Pilar Waldorf
“Moonstone Island is a beautiful life simulation game with a lot of content and an entertaining card combat system.”
read full review ↗ - 80StarfieldSep 18, 2023 · Lucía Sáez
“Starfield is a space action RPG, the new universe in more than 25 years that Bethesda has created. With an intriguing story and a universe full of planets and possibilities, you will not get bored with everything you can do in this new installment.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Many Pieces of Mr. CooSep 18, 2023 · Daniel Jiménez
“The Many Pieces of Mr Coo breathes originality. It is unique and crazy, like a dream that you are not able to understand anything but you enjoy. Despite its technical problems it is a game to remember.”
read full review ↗ - 85Astrea: Six-Sided OraclesSep 18, 2023 · José Cadena
“A more than interesting mechanical twist on roguelite deck-building, with a well-rounded gameplay system, a considerable level of challenge and a unique and striking visual identity.”
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