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 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.
Recent reviews (12 tracked)
- 80StrayJul 18, 2022 · Will Quick
“It really feels like a cat’s journey, with some rich story-elements, and a nice balance between relaxed exploration and intense action sequences.”
read full review ↗ - 60Ghostwire: TokyoApr 15, 2022 · Sebastian Joel
“This urban hub feels exactly like the real thing, and the game’s admiration for its background is coupled with the same level of desire for worshiping Japanese culture and customs.”
read full review ↗ - 90What Lies in the MultiverseMar 4, 2022 · C. Anthony Rivera
“A delightful indie experience that any retro fan will get a kick out of”
read full review ↗ - 85SifuFeb 9, 2022 · Dustin Urness
“Sifu is a masterfully-made fighting game that demands you earn it.”
read full review ↗ - 65BlackwindJan 21, 2022 · Will Quick
“Blackwind is a third-person hack-and-slash game about a teenager piloting an experimental mech suit to search for his dad and fight aliens. It’s fast, visceral, and mostly satisfying to play. Unfortunately, it also suffers from weapon imbalance, repetitive combat animations, and a few technical problems.”
read full review ↗ - 75Pupperazzi: The Dog Photography GameJan 20, 2022 · Will Quick
“Pupperazzi is a first-person adventure where you play as a camera with legs whose main purpose is to take as many photos of dogs as possible. It’s a very fun and wholesome experience that’s supported by a lot of free movement and simple colorful aesthetics. Sadly, it has problems mechanically that make the whole experience too easy, meaning it ends too quickly.”
read full review ↗ - 80Shovel Knight Pocket DungeonDec 13, 2021 · Will Quick
“Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is the new spin-off adventure by Yacht Club Games involving puzzling your way through a rogue-lite world. It looks and sounds great while offering a variety of fast and challenging gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 75TuncheNov 2, 2021 · Will Quick
“Tunche is a side-scrolling beat ‘em up that takes you on a rogue-type path through the Amazon rain forest. It has beautiful art to complement its diverse characters and enemy animations with a good amount of RNG to keep playthroughs fresh.”
read full review ↗ - 65SableSep 22, 2021 · Will Quick
“Sable is a third-person exploration game about riding a hoverbike through a huge desert and looking for adventure. It gives you plenty of room for relaxing rides, and there are enough activities floating around to keep you busy.”
read full review ↗ - 90Psychonauts 2Sep 7, 2021 · Jason Toro
“Psychonauts 2 is more than a passion project. It’s a design that has matured over 16 years and grew into something unique. It’s not just the first game expanded upon. Double Fine has taken the first game, and had it mastered, grown, and perfected.”
read full review ↗ - 65Tormented SoulsAug 31, 2021 · Will Quick
“Tormented Souls has a lot of subtle scares which create a haunting atmosphere, and its retro-inspired gameplay helps keep the tension high. It loses some of its horror with annoying navigation and spotlight-hogging monsters that don’t always pose a threat. Still, there’s no reason to torment yourself over the lack of subtlety survival horror games anymore.”
read full review ↗ - 70Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of RuinAug 17, 2021 · Jason Toro
“The combat system is surprisingly deep and read-oriented, which can be a lot of fun. Despite how simple it is in concept and on paper, there are legitimately hard fights that can challenge a player’s mind, even just a bit.”
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