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 11 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.
- +25Forza Motorsport 5outlet 90 · players 65 · Nov 2013
- +24Titanfalloutlet 100 · players 76 · Apr 2014
- +21Peggle 2outlet 90 · players 69 · Feb 2014
- +15Forza Motorsport 6outlet 90 · players 75 · Sep 2015
- +1Skylanders Swap Forceoutlet 70 · players 69 · Dec 2013
- +19Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare - Gold Editionoutlet 80 · players 61 · Dec 2014
- -34Rock of Agesoutlet 60 · players 94 · Nov 2011
- +5Split/Secondoutlet 80 · players 75
- -31Monday Night Combatoutlet 60 · players 91
Recent reviews (116 tracked)
- 90Rise of the Tomb Raider™Nov 17, 2015
“One of the standout games of the generation so far, Rise provides stunning setpieces, brilliant exploration and challenging puzzles. This is an Xbox One essential.”
read full review ↗ - 70FIFA 16Nov 15, 2015
“FIFA has PES beaten when it comes to attention to presentational detail and atmosphere, but maybe that isn't enough anymore. For flowing football, though, you should look elsewhere. [Issue#130, p.71]”
- 60Halo 5: GuardiansNov 15, 2015
“343 Industries is clearly passionate, but it’s shown a criminal misunderstanding of what makes the franchise work. Halo 5: Guardians has moments of greatness, but it’s a shadow of its former self.”
read full review ↗ - 80SMITE®Oct 14, 2015
“There’s a lot of learning involved to make the most of Smite – and not enough done to introduce the more complicated elements – but as a competitive multiplayer game this is a game you really ought to try.”
read full review ↗ - 90Forza Motorsport 6Sep 29, 2015
“There are some foibles – notably the general attitude of the game – but there’s absolutely no denying Forza Motorsport 6 is a brilliant, deep, rewarding racing game.”
read full review ↗ - 80King's Quest Chapter 1: A Knight to RememberSep 26, 2015
“Fans of old King's Quest games will find much to enjoy, and several new additions make this new installment feel fresh and engaging. [Issue#128, p.77]”
- 90Rare ReplaySep 8, 2015
“An exceptionally well-crafted compilation, perhaps the best retro package ever. No matter whether you cut your teeth on the ZX Spectrum or Xbox 360, you’ll find something to love here.”
read full review ↗ - 70Devil May Cry 4 Special EditionAug 22, 2015
“The design flaws that held DMC4 back on release frustrate even more today, and even a raft of new content can't boost this to SSS status. [Issue#127, p.86]”
- 90Ori and the Blind ForestMay 5, 2015
“A beautifully presented, wonderfully designed game that spins an emotional yard and will challenge every gamer instinct in your body. An essential exclusive. [Issue#123, p.70]”
- 70RoundaboutApr 6, 2015
“Minor technical issues aside, Roundabout's unique concept and cheesy yet personable performances make it a pleasure to play. [Issue#122, p.81]”
read full review ↗ - 90KalimbaMar 10, 2015
“An excellent puzzle platformer that introduces new ideas at a breakneck pace. [Issue#121, p.85]”
read full review ↗ - 70#IDARBJan 18, 2015
“While it’s incredibly fun with friends, it has little worth on your own. We also have concerns with the lack of content.”
read full review ↗ - 70Fantasia: Music EvolvedDec 2, 2014
“Harmonix once again proves that it's the best at what it does. [Issue#118, p.85]”
- 80ChariotDec 2, 2014
“Its core mechanic is enjoyable enough to sell the game on its own. [Issue#118, p.84]”
- 80
“In many ways, the game is the perfect distillation of the franchise's core appeal. But it's still just Call of Duty, don't expect it to revolutionize the industry. [Issue#118, p.61]”