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 15 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 4 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.
- +41Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 100 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- +48No Man's Skyoutlet 90 · players 42 · Aug 2016
- -37Human Fall Flatoutlet 50 · players 87 · Jul 2016
- +27Call of Duty®: Black Ops IIIoutlet 90 · players 63 · Nov 2015
- -28Starboundoutlet 60 · players 88 · Aug 2016
- +15Forza Motorsport 6outlet 90 · players 75 · Sep 2015
- -18American Truck Simulatoroutlet 70 · players 88 · Mar 2016
- +21NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4outlet 90 · players 69 · Feb 2016
- +23Total War: WARHAMMERoutlet 90 · players 67 · May 2016
- +14XCOM® 2outlet 90 · players 76 · Feb 2016
Recent reviews (158 tracked)
- 80Madden NFL 17Sep 19, 2016
“Quite simply, Madden NFL 17 is the best Madden game to date. The adjustments in the offensive and defensive gameplay mechanics really improve the realism and enjoyment of the game.”
read full review ↗ - 80Hatsune Miku: Project Diva XSep 16, 2016
“Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X plays it very safe, but despite its familiarity, it does more than enough to justify the jump to the PlayStation 4 hardware. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Event[0]Sep 14, 2016
“With Event[0]’s revolutionary AI and beautiful graphics, I would definitely recommend this game. It’s an immersive story experience with a witty companion that will take you on a journey of emotions. The subtle music and atmospheric tendencies create an environment that is both daunting and welcoming, apart from one song that will stick with you through out the game.”
read full review ↗ - 70Road to BallhallaSep 12, 2016
“The one concern I would raise is game length. If you aren’t that much of a completionist, you can “complete” the game in an afternoon however the game compensates with so much extra content of repeating levels again and other secrets.”
read full review ↗ - 70Seasons after FallSep 11, 2016
“Overall the game offers something unique and worthwhile despite having its downfalls. The seasons mechanic works well but the puzzles feel mundane and uninspired at times.”
read full review ↗ - 100
- 90LivelockAug 30, 2016
“Easily one of the top five games I’ve played this year and quite possibly the best top-down shooter I’ve ever played, at least in a long time.”
read full review ↗ - 90HueAug 29, 2016
“A great little game. If the idea a relaxing puzzle game with intense visuals and a wonderful soundtrack appeals to you then I highly recommend it. A real pleasure.”
read full review ↗ - 80Attack on TitanAug 26, 2016
“Attack on Titan the game is an excellent interactive recreation of the show.”
read full review ↗ - 70This Is the PoliceAug 25, 2016
“A great attempt at merging a superbly crafted story, exceptional acting and pressurised decision making. ”
read full review ↗ - 80The King of Fighters XIVAug 23, 2016
“Whether it will garner the kind of global success that it deserves remains to be seen, but as it stands, an argument could be made for King of Fighters XIV being the finest brawler of the generation.”
read full review ↗ - 90Worms W.M.DAug 22, 2016
“Worms is back, Worms is here to stay, and it is a lot of laughs to boot. Buy it, and prepare yourself for one fun filled night of gaming, as you wont want to turn it off.”
read full review ↗ - 90No Man's SkyAug 21, 2016
“No Man’s Sky is currently a great game, and it has the potential to be a truly amazing one.”
read full review ↗ - 80Quadrilateral CowboyAug 21, 2016
“Just like Portal, although perhaps not quite as impactful, Blendo Games have come along and changed the way people perceive the environmental puzzler. It’s the finer details though that ultimately let it down; there’s never really a stress test of your skills, and you’re never confronted with a situation where you can use your entire arsenal to overcome the ultimate puzzle. Still, it looks great and, despite a degree wasted potential, plays great too.”
read full review ↗ - 80Day of InfamyAug 21, 2016
“At £14.99 this game is a solid investment for time and money. Get ready to use your brain and your senses, or else be prepared to get killed on the regs by unseen enemies – that’s right, there was no ‘killcam’ in the 1940s…”
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