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 6 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 0 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.
- +42EA Sports FC 24outlet 80 · players 38 · Oct 2023
- -16Hogwarts Legacyoutlet 70 · players 86 · Feb 2023
- +30Starfieldoutlet 80 · players 50 · Oct 2023
- -26The Mediumoutlet 60 · players 86 · Sep 2021
- -21Ghostrunner 2outlet 60 · players 82 · Oct 2023
- -4FIFA 22outlet 70 · players 74 · Oct 2021
- -8ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™outlet 80 · players 88 · Sep 2023
- -10Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxyoutlet 80 · players 90 · Oct 2021
- +19DEATHLOOPoutlet 90 · players 71 · Sep 2021
- -14Metal: Hellsingeroutlet 80 · players 94 · Sep 2022
Recent reviews (52 tracked)
- 50Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® IIINov 21, 2023
“Modern Warfare 3 completely drops the ball with its campaign, but some redemption is found in its multiplayer action and Zombies experience. While these are the two most enjoyable modes in MW3, technical issues will often frustrate you. There is also an inescapable sense that this was a rushed game, due to its over-reliance on reused assets and a lack of fresh ideas. ”
read full review ↗ - 60Ghostrunner 2Oct 31, 2023
“Ghostrunner 2 sets out to improve on the fast-paced foundation of the first game with a few new ideas thrown in as well. While some of these ideas are intriguing and support some of the game’s best setpieces, the overall experience is constantly bogged down by frustrating decisions made along the way. Instead of offering a greater challenge than its predecessor, the end result feels annoying for annoyance’s sake, compromising what made Ghostrunner stand out in the first place.”
read full review ↗ - 100Alan Wake IIOct 26, 2023
“Alan Wake 2 packages captivating investigations and spine-tingling horrors into Remedy Entertainment’s most ambitious game so far. It’s visually astounding, thematically potent, and an absolute must for newcomers and fans alike. ”
read full review ↗ - 90HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ 2 - TurbochargedOct 20, 2023
“With a total focus on fun, amazing visuals, and lots of welcome additions and improvements over its predecessor, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 is one of the surprise packages of 2023. While the story mode lacks in some areas, and younger gamers are definitely the target audience, there’s still a lot to appreciate and enjoy regardless of your age. ”
read full review ↗ - 100Marvel's Spider-Man 2Oct 16, 2023
“Spider-Man 2 is hands-down the best game of the PS5 era so far. It’s visually stunning, narratively brilliant, and somehow manages to improve Insomniac’s already stellar traversal and combat from previous Spidey games. It’s a masterpiece.”
read full review ↗ - 80StarfieldOct 15, 2023
“While it has weak spots and doesn’t push many boundaries, Starfield is still an excellent RPG experience. Bethesda has once again mastered the things it built its reputation on – world building, quest design, and deep customization. However, it’s found new things to excel at too, with exciting combat and a novel implementation of New Game Plus. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed MirageOct 4, 2023
“Ubisoft delivers a truly excellent experience with Assassin’s Creed Mirage, wonderfully blending this series’ past and present to provide players with a compact, engaging story driven by captivating characters and secrets worth seeking. It’s everything you could want from an Assassin’s Creed game and a welcome sign of things to come after a divisive few years.”
read full review ↗ - 80EA Sports FC 24Oct 3, 2023
“EA Sports FC 24 retains everything that’s kept people coming back to EA’s soccer series for the past 30 years, from its slick arcade gameplay to the popular wallet-wrecking Ultimate Team mode – both made better this time around by PlayStyles and Evolutions respectively. While EA doesn’t hit the back of the net with every tweak and introduction, it’s clear the studio is trying to make good on its new-found freedom. ”
read full review ↗ - 80The Crew MotorfestSep 25, 2023
“The Crew Motorfest is an enjoyable racer that shows more developers can tackle the open-world arcade racer genre. While it doesn't do anything new or surprising there is very little to fault with the varied gameplay experience and the luscious island of O'ahu Ivory Tower has built here.”
read full review ↗ - 80Mortal Kombat 1Sep 19, 2023
“Mortal Kombat 1 is a reboot with a big, bloody heart. It re-tools Mortal Kombat’s story and characters in creative ways, and for the most part, the combat is excellent. Unfortunately, there are some elements that feel rushed. It’s still a very good fighting game, but it should have been a great one. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Lies of PSep 13, 2023
“Lies of P borrows heavily from a tried-and-tested formula indicative of the soulslike genre, but it still has combat mechanics and secrets that set it apart from the rest of the pack. Despite difficulty spikes and some muddied story beats, it is an excellent soulslike worth checking out that isn’t completely reliant on ideas from other places.”
read full review ↗ - 80ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™Sep 4, 2023
“Armored Core 6 carefully synthesizes wanton destruction with a neatly-woven narrative that offers plenty of food for thought, despite being under-explored at points. Boasting a simple-yet-effective control scheme, and an expansive level of customization that never feels like it’s too much, FromSoftware has crafted a balanced experience that will definitely appeal to players, regardless of their experience with the mecha game genre. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Synapse (2023)Jun 29, 2023
“Synapse is a compelling addition to the world of VR shooters, loaded with plenty of appetizing gameplay and intriguing monochromatic world-building, even if some frustrating bugs and a challenging difficulty curve could get in its way. ”
read full review ↗ - 100The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomJun 3, 2023
“The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is an outstanding achievement, masterfully evolving upon nearly all of the major strengths and weaknesses of its predecessor to create one of the most inventive and exciting open world adventures ever. Matched with deep world-building and characters, it’s an adventure you don’t want to miss. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Street Fighter™ 6May 29, 2023
“Street Fighter 6 is one of the most polished games in years, offering a diverse range of fighting modes that all complement each other and an engaging, deep World Tour mode that brings the series into a new era.”
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