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 49 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 5 times.
Computed 7m 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.
- +36Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 95 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- +46Call of Duty: Black Ops 4outlet 90 · players 44 · Oct 2018
- +34EA SPORTS UFC 4outlet 85 · players 51 · Aug 2020
- +25Forza Motorsport 5outlet 90 · players 65 · Nov 2013
- +26Pokemon Swordoutlet 80 · players 54 · Nov 2019
- +16Demon's Soulsoutlet 95 · players 79 · Nov 2020
- +23Fallout 4outlet 95 · players 72 · Nov 2015
- -39Serious Sam 3: BFEoutlet 55 · players 95 · Nov 2011
- +25Pokemon Shieldoutlet 80 · players 55 · Nov 2019
- +21Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIoutlet 95 · players 74 · Oct 2016
Recent reviews (649 tracked)
- 90Cyberpunk 2077Dec 7, 2020
“In part, Cyberpunk 2077 is just what we expected: Night City is full of life, cruelty and the warning of a future where humanity has been corrupted in its principles, but at the same time with style. Sometimes, the spell is broken, with problems and bugs that remind us that we are in a video game, and one that can be polished much more. A complex and ambitious title; sometimes, too much. It is also a good RPG, but not one that breaks the mold or takes us to the next evolutionary jump of the medium, with a design sometimes simpler than it seems.”
read full review ↗ - 80Football Manager 2021Dec 4, 2020
“Football Manager 21 may not look like a revolutionary entry, but the sum of its advancements, the new analytic tools, and the numerous improvements inside the match engine are enough to keep you hooked again for hundreds of hours.”
read full review ↗ - 95Demon's SoulsNov 19, 2020
“This remake is the perfect excuse to revisit or discover for the first time a work that strengthened the video game industry a decade ago.”
read full review ↗ - 80Hyrule Warriors: Age of CalamityNov 18, 2020
“A must-have for Zelda fans that wanted a more in deep explanation about the events of Zelda Breath of the Wild. It's still a musou game, not a Zelda game, and it has some technical issues. However, it's also a great collaboration between Nintendo and Koei Tecmo, so it deserves a try.”
read full review ↗ - 75Part Time UFONov 12, 2020
“Part Time UFO is an interesting new approach to the puzzles games by HAL Laboratory. Particularly fun when played in coop, it's charming, humorous and a good choice if you like this kind of games.”
read full review ↗ - 80Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles MoralesNov 11, 2020
“Spider-Man Miles Morales isn't as good as Insomniac's last, but it's also a nice way to launch your PS5 experience. A great action and adventure game that could be awesome with some innovation and fresh ideas. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Pikmin 3 DeluxeOct 28, 2020
“Pikmin 3 Deluxe is the best choice in order to discover -or rediscover- one of the best Wii U games. This edition adds coop for story mode, new missions, a high difficulty setting and more. Definitely, it's a good improvement when compared with the original release.”
read full review ↗ - 80Age of Empires III: Definitive EditionOct 14, 2020
“Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is a great remaster of the most controversial AoE. It still looks fantastic 15 years later thanks to new textures and visual effects. Despite the lack of new campaigns, the game adds new civilizations and new modes for the enjoyment of the fans.”
read full review ↗ - 75FIFA 21Oct 12, 2020
“With only a few new features in the playability side FIFA 21 will be remembered as one of the most disappointing games in the golden era of the franchise. Still being a solid product with lots of hours of game and tons of pure football, but it has no regrets with the player base who buys the game every season.”
read full review ↗ - 90Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About TimeOct 5, 2020
“Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is a legit new entry in the legendary franchise from Naughty Dog. A great revival of one of the biggest icons of the 32 bit generation.”
read full review ↗ - 70Serious Sam 4Sep 29, 2020
“Serious Sam 4 is as fun and chaotic as you'd expect, but after ten years since the last game, we expected for more innovations in its gameplay mechanics and arsenal.”
read full review ↗ - 90Spelunky 2Sep 21, 2020
“Spelunky 2 is the sequel that Derek Yu's classic deserved. More of everything and without losing an iota of its essence. Lovers of a good challenge will find a perfect refuge in this game that requires a great deal of patience and coordination, but the continuous feeling of improvement that you get from this great roguelite is totally worth it. You can be reproached for not having had a more polished or complete online section. However, it is not something that many will take into account when enjoying one of the best games ever made within its genre.”
read full review ↗ - 70Super Mario 3D All-StarsSep 16, 2020
“Super Mario deserved a better celebration, because this collection is incomplete and It doesn't improve the 3D classic titles in a proper way. However, these are still incredible games and it's good to have them in Nintendo Switch.”
read full review ↗ - 95Crusader Kings IIISep 9, 2020
“Crusader Kings III is a title in almost all its aspects and it immediately Becomes one of the benchmarks of its genre. Its balance between the number of options and accessibility to these is superb, and if we add to this the emerging narrative that seems an inexhaustible source of continuous plots, stories and conspiracies, we have a title that borders on perfection. And the best thing is that it is not only for the most experienced in this genre, but for anyone who wants to start in it. For all these reasons, Crusader Kings III is an indispensable game for all lovers of palace stories beyond its perfect management and strategy.”
read full review ↗ - 80SpiritfarerAug 24, 2020
“Spiritfarer is not looking for you. It finds you. A fantastic travel by sea in which you will discover a deep message and a satisfying sense of peace. Not for everyone, but that is precisely the best thing about the game.”
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