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 3 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.
Recent reviews (103 tracked)
- 75The Darkness IIFeb 7, 2012
“I'm impressed by the effort on the part of Digital Extremes to deliver a satisfying sequel that builds on the ideas of the first game. Jackie's empowering abilities encourage players to experiment and try different tactics, and ultimately allow every player to discover combat techniques that they think work best. His world is realized through a remarkable graphic style and nuanced and meaningful character interactions.”
read full review ↗ - 67Resident Evil RevelationsJan 26, 2012
“The promise of a portable and blockbuster RE is mostly realized, and the control improvements and sense of scale translate effectively, but I sincerely hope Capcom chooses to skew from RE's cheesy past and make more memorable adventures moving forward.”
read full review ↗ - 75STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™Jan 12, 2012
“The Old Republic is far from perfect, but no game since World of Warcraft has offered a similar experience with such a wide appeal.”
read full review ↗ - 91Serious Sam 3: BFENov 29, 2011
“Serious Sam 3 is a game that deserves to be played, because it shows what shooters were and could have been. It shows that there's more to the genre than what AAA developers have shown us in the past decade.”
read full review ↗ - 100MinecraftNov 21, 2011
“Meanwhile, Minecraft, with all its flaws and quirks, has already joined Super Mario Brothers, Wolfenstein 3D, and Tetris in the pantheon of games that prototyped an entire genre. ”
read full review ↗ - 83Assassin's Creed® RevelationsNov 14, 2011
“While Revelations lacks that one supreme improvement or standout mechanic that defined AC2 and Brotherhood each, it's still a damn fine sendoff for Altair and Ezio.”
read full review ↗ - 83Saints Row: The ThirdNov 11, 2011
“Lackluster side-content notwithstanding, Saints Row: The Third is so crazy and over-the-top that you can't go wrong with this game -- provided that you're the sort that would appreciate the game's knowingly juvenile sense of humor.”
read full review ↗ - 91Rayman® OriginsNov 10, 2011
“Origins' brilliance is it keeps that simplicity on the surface, but ends up feeling incredibly varied thanks to its level design. ”
read full review ↗ - 91Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)Nov 8, 2011
“I'm glad to say the multiplayer remains addicting and is more balanced than ever.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“What keeps me coming back to War in the North is the fact that the game does a remarkable job of divvying out loot. Enemy drops, breakable items, and eager shopkeepers are all there to make sure that you always have a consistent IV drip of high-fantasy swag at your disposal.”
read full review ↗ - 75RAGEOct 3, 2011
“It's nothing revolutionary. It comes from a different kind of Id, one that would rather play with existing conventions than reinvent them. Conversely, it's the same Id that puts look and feel on the same high pillar, and it's impossible to call Rage badly-composed. I just don't think it's going to be remembered as anything but a sleeper hit of the fall of 2011.”
read full review ↗ - 100Renegade OpsSep 26, 2011
“In so many ways, on many levels, Renegade Ops is one of the most refreshingly enthusiastic action games of the year.”
read full review ↗ - 83Tropico 4Aug 31, 2011
“Whether Tropico 4 is really Tropico 3.5 is immaterial; it's fun, it's cheap, and it's worth playing.”
read full review ↗ - 75From DustJul 26, 2011
“A mostly successful experiment. While the plodding pace of its first half is off-putting, the second half and the challenge levels become so gripping that I find myself stopping to play for a little bit in the midst of writing this review -- and when I'm finished, I'm heading right back to it.”
read full review ↗ - 91BastionJul 19, 2011
“Truthfully, Bastion could be sold on its presentation alone; the game's hyper-detailed 2D graphics along with its eclectic and moving soundtrack perfectly match the well-told and understated story. But beneath this pretty packaging, there's a real game here -- and a good one at that. Supergiant Games seems to have done the seemingly impossible by creating the perfect mesh of game and story, all while preventing each of these elements from overpowering one another. Other developers, take note: this is how it's done. ”
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