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 14 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 5 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.
- +31Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 90 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- +20Gears of War 4outlet 90 · players 70 · Nov 2016
- +15Forza Motorsport 5outlet 80 · players 65 · Nov 2013
- +14Titanfalloutlet 90 · players 76 · Mar 2014
- +11Peggle 2outlet 80 · players 69 · Dec 2013
- +5Forza Motorsport 6outlet 80 · players 75 · Sep 2015
- +18Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare - Gold Editionoutlet 80 · players 62 · Nov 2014
- -44Dungeon Defendersoutlet 50 · players 94 · Dec 2011
- -33Alice: Madness Returnsoutlet 60 · players 93 · Jun 2011
- +2Devil May Cry 4 Special Editionoutlet 80 · players 78 · Aug 2015
Recent reviews (138 tracked)
- 80Devil May Cry 5Apr 9, 2019
“At 15 hours long, and with the unlockable Son Of Sparta mode upping the difficulty while switching enemies around, Dante’s latest is both stylish and generously stuffed. Though occasionally intimidating and repetitive in places, you’ll still relish making Satan sing.”
- 80Below (2018)Feb 27, 2019
“A special experience for a certain type of gamer. Try it if you're brave.”
- 90Hollow Knight: Voidheart EditionDec 18, 2018
“A beautiful, challenging and enchanting game that shouldn't be missed. [Christmas 2018, p.86]”
- 100Forza Horizon 4Nov 21, 2018
“This gorgeous, event-packed racer earns its place as a must-have for your Xbox. [Dec 2018, p.80]”
- 90A=BAug 18, 2018
“Excellent combat executed with stylish flair. A must have for action game fans. [Sept 2018, p.90]”
- 80Yoku's Island ExpressJun 23, 2018
“A beautiful, summery game with furiously fun puzzles that adults and kids will love. [July 2018, p.88]”
- 80Sea of Thieves: 2026 EditionMay 1, 2018
“An amazing world full of promise, but currently rather empty. More updates will be key. [May 2018, p.74]”
- 80Path of Exile: The Fall of OriathOct 21, 2017
“A great action-RPG - a few slight tweaks to the formula could see it become utterly essential. [Nov 2017, p.78]”
- 80Halo Wars 2Apr 2, 2017
“Simple, slick and satisfying, Halo Wars 2 is the undisputed chief of the console RTS. [April 2017, p.79]”
- 70FIFA 17Nov 1, 2016
“A great story mode and superb presentation, but gameplay clearly lags behind PES. [Dec 2016, p.70]”
- 90Forza Horizon 3Nov 1, 2016
“Fast, beautiful and fully featured, it's not only the best Horizon, but the best Forza, too. [Dec 2016, p.81]”
- 90Gears of War 4Nov 1, 2016
“A cover shooter sequel with more wild imagination than we dared expect. [Dec 2016, p.67]”
- 60Worms W.M.DSep 26, 2016
“Has pacing issues, but there's a reason it's been a party favourite for the last 21 years. [Oct 2016, p.97]”
- 90INSIDEAug 13, 2016
“We expected a brief, morbid adventure, but we never expected it to surpass Limbo. [Sept 2016, p.80]”
- 90Killer Instinct Season 3May 29, 2016
“Killer Instinct has grown into a real contender. An essential part of any Xbox library. [June 2016, p.80]”