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 (57 tracked)
- 80Rayman® OriginsNov 22, 2011
“Rayman Origins is further proof that even in 2011, expertly crafted 2D platformers still have a rightful place in any gamer's collection.”
read full review ↗ - 80Saints Row: The ThirdNov 17, 2011
“Saints Row: The Third is a love letter to gamers who enjoy crazy, over-the-top, and downright absurd action.”
read full review ↗ - 80Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)Nov 15, 2011
“While it is abundantly clear that this game doesn't strive for innovation, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gives players an overall entertaining game and delivers exactly what fans of the series want..”
read full review ↗ - 60Dungeon DefendersNov 4, 2011
“Games can often sell on concepts. Dungeon Defenders is no different. But its classical style and easy to learn gameplay give it a solid edge.”
read full review ↗ - 40Nuclear DawnOct 19, 2011
“Nuclear Dawn is a game that can reach great things if it was put together more coherently. Bugs, balance issues, and an uninspired use of the apocalyptic settings make for a game that feels competent at best and incomplete at its worst.”
read full review ↗ - 60RAGEOct 16, 2011
“The knuckle-whitening, often horror-infused experiences inside of RAGE are essential to the vernacular of modern shooters. The pretty case they come in is not.”
read full review ↗ - 80Blackwell DeceptionOct 5, 2011
“If gamers want a new point-and-click adventure to sink their teeth into, Blackwell Deception gives all the features that they are most likely looking for.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“It's a well-crafted game that will feel off-putting and foreign at first. But once players give it the time it needs, dive into its systems, and learn them, they will find a game that fills a void that the current trajectory of the FPS genre has left.”
read full review ↗ - 60Rock of AgesSep 19, 2011
“Rock of Ages, while simple in design, is still an enjoyable experience that you'll have to see to believe it. The game has multiplayer modes to keep you coming back for more despite some of its shortcomings.”
read full review ↗ - 100BastionJul 19, 2011
“The best kind of games got unity, got cohesion, and this game, well, it ain't got it. That don't mean it's not the best kind though. I wouldn't of known it to look at the runt, but hell, it is.”
read full review ↗ - 80Alice: Madness ReturnsJun 21, 2011
“Alice: Madness Returns should please fans of the original and newcomers alike. The game can feel a bit dated and tedious at times, but the incredibly dark Wonderland that American McGee has crafted is just begging to be explored. ”
read full review ↗ - 60Red Faction®: Armageddon™Jun 5, 2011
“Red Faction: Armageddon Halfway House - too many boarders with a bit of heart. ”
read full review ↗ - 80L.A. NoireMay 24, 2011
“Despite some technical hiccups and a slow story, L.A. Noire challenges the way you think about how great games can and perhaps should be made. It is undeniably interesting and shouldn't be passed up.”
read full review ↗ - 100Portal 2Apr 26, 2011
“It's hard to overstate my satisfaction. Play Portal 2 as soon as you can. ”
read full review ↗ - 60Shift 2 UnleashedApr 26, 2011
“I have a feeling that I would love Shift 2 as I loved Gran Turismo 5 if it was a little more welcoming to series newbies. The high learning curve and stiff controls, however, are anything but welcoming, and it hurts the overall experience.”
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