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 1 time.
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.
Recent reviews (25 tracked)
- 90Super Mario RPGNov 15, 2023
“This new version of Super Mario RPG still feels fresh. It's another win for Nintendo's approach to remaking their cult classics; as faithful as Metroid Prime Remastered, but updated just enough to entice new players.”
read full review ↗ - 86Alan Wake IINov 13, 2023
“Much as the game's jump scares may make you scream, its self-referential flourishes are more likely to make you smile. While it lacks the gleaming polish of this year's Dead Space and Resident Evil 4 remakes, Alan Wake 2 is earnest and undeniably ambitious. I'm glad Remedy's still making odd FMV/action hybrids, and I hope they never stop.”
read full review ↗ - 80WarioWare: Move It!Nov 1, 2023
“While Move It! lacks the diverse competitive options that made my siblings and me sink countless evenings into the GameCube's Mega Party Game$, it's still the best WarioWare title in years.”
read full review ↗ - 87Cities: Skylines IIOct 19, 2023
“It's like SimCity on steroids: a marvel of a simulator game, even without the community mods that will undoubtedly follow the release.”
read full review ↗ - 90Super Mario Bros. WonderOct 18, 2023
“Super Mario Bros. Wonder, ultimately, feels like a flex — proof that Nintendo can still innovate with some of gaming's oldest verbs: run and jump. It's a pristine extravaganza designed to appeal to nostalgic players and newcomers who may have only encountered the franchise through this year's blockbuster movie.”
read full review ↗ - 97Marvel's Spider-Man 2Oct 16, 2023
“Marvel's Spider-Man 2 capitalizes on the heights of its predecessors and somehow makes New York big enough for the two web-slingers who inhabit it. What's more, it transforms villains from dated tropes to complex characters, and humanizes the people we save, and the ones who save us, in unforgettable ways. It's hands-down the best Spider-Man game I've ever played, and a strong contender for the best game of a stellar release year.”
read full review ↗ - 75Mortal Kombat 1Oct 13, 2023
“Though the game's story offers an approachable entry point by rebooting the Mortal Kombat timeline, newcomers who want to stick with the franchise will need to get used to the game's rhythm. If the challenge intrigues, you may, eventually, find it rewarding. But if you already live for the spectacle of the series' violent Fatalities, and have the patience needed to sharpen your skills, Mortal Kombat 1 will slake your bloodlust.”
read full review ↗ - 77Assassin's Creed MirageOct 13, 2023
“Assassin's Creed Mirage is not perfect. The voice acting can be stilted and the acrobatic traversal feels more sluggish than I remember (which may be due to a controls layout that didn't quite make sense to me). But if you've got rose-tinted glasses for the original Assassin's Creed games, Mirage certainly looks like a refreshing oasis.”
read full review ↗ - 86Chants of SennaarOct 13, 2023
“The game's limited vocabulary might constrain the sophistication of its story, but by the end of its ten-hour journey, I excelled at making connections — be it between the scripts themselves or between the peoples that communicated with them. If you're enamored with linguistics, puzzles, or cerebral adventure games like Tunic and Outer Wilds, Chants of Sennaar will make you want to sing its praises.”
read full review ↗ - 85StarfieldAug 31, 2023
“Starfield isn't about conquering the galaxy, it's about the joy of discovering it for yourself. A lackluster main story doesn't obscure just how much its stars really shine.”
read full review ↗ - 90ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™Aug 23, 2023
“If you're a glutton for punishment, yet unsure about your interest in a mech game, give Fires of Rubicon a shot. You may find, as I did, that the core philosophy of Miyazaki and FromSoftware is precisely what wins you over — that difficulty (and frequent deaths) deepen the stakes and the joy you'll feel when you finally prevail. Also, it's a blast to zip around in robot armor with shoulder cannons and laser guns.”
read full review ↗ - 87Pikmin 4Jul 19, 2023
“All in all, Pikmin 4 feels like a game determined to play all of the hits, but its new offerings make it worthwhile for seasoned crew members and new explorers alike.”
read full review ↗ - 95Diablo® IVMay 30, 2023
“While Activision Blizzard certainly isn't without sin, Diablo IV is a devil well worth dealing with.”
read full review ↗ - 80Street Fighter™ 6May 29, 2023
“Street Fighter 6 is not only the title to beat for fighting game of the year, it may take the crown for best in the franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 80Age of Wonders 4May 9, 2023
“Age of Wonders 4 is a solid fantasy strategy game with familiar and engaging mechanics that sometimes threaten to overpower the game's compelling story.”
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