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 7 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 5 times.
Computed 4m 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 (74 tracked)
- 87Company of Heroes 2Jul 11, 2013
“Company of Heroes 2 focuses more on online gameplay than a single-player driven experience. War on the Eastern Front is just as chaotic as it was in the West, but the addition of environmental factors adds a new level of depth that players will also have to tackle. Realistic combat coupled with a multiplayer mode that delivers will keep you charging the fields for an extended period of time.”
read full review ↗ - 80Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of MystaraJul 8, 2013
“All in all, you get exactly what you can expect from Chronicles of Mystara: An excellent, old-school brawler that won’t necessarily please younger gamers, but that will almost certainly delight older, nostalgic fans.”
read full review ↗ - 89METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCEApr 9, 2013
“Improvements need to be made, but Metal Gear Rising has already established itself to be an action game well worth buying.”
read full review ↗ - 85DmC: Devil May CryMar 11, 2013
“A worthy rebirth of the franchise as it possesses fast-paced chaotic action, which is diversified by the several weapons that make up Dante’s arsenal, an engaging soundtrack, and a story worthy of the DmC franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 83Call of Duty®: Black Ops IIDec 4, 2012
“Black Ops II presents interesting backdrops and fine shooter action. The game hits its stride when it presents features that move beyond your traditional shooter, whether that be shooting at helicopters from horseback or diving out the back of a crippled plane.”
read full review ↗ - 96DishonoredOct 11, 2012
“Dishonored is a sublime, unforgettable experience that any gamer absolutely needs to try.”
read full review ↗ - 90Max Payne 3May 26, 2012
“Probably helped with the strong cinematographic treatment, you really can feel what being in Max's shoes is all about, and wish that he can finally find the peace that has aluded him for so long.”
read full review ↗ - 83AwesomenautsMay 19, 2012
“What Ronimo has accomplished here is impressive, mixing a MOBA with a 2D platformer and then smothering it with humor, and it shouldn't be overlooked.”
read full review ↗ - 78Prototype 2May 10, 2012
“Overall, despite the flaws, I found Prototype 2 to be a blast to play through. The hugely satisfying gameplay makes up for most of its mistakes.”
read full review ↗ - 86ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3Mar 14, 2012
“All of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3's beloved 3-on-3 tag-team action makes the transition to the Vita, and the game truly looks and plays just like its console brethren.”
read full review ↗ - 90Resident Evil RevelationsFeb 20, 2012
“While some kinks still need to be ironed out, like the off-balanced narrative and some weak moments in the campaign, the game remains one of the best experiences you can find on the system, and rises as the most impressive technical achievement we've seen on Nintendo's 3D handheld so far.”
read full review ↗ - 63
“An new take on the fiction, a genre I thoroughly enjoy, and a designed-for-co-op experience; this should have been a home run. But, robotic animations, sometimes bland voice work, invisible walls and ignorant enemy AI sucked much of the life out of it.”
read full review ↗ - 95Rayman® OriginsDec 9, 2011
“In design, graphics, gameplay, and sound, it wins best platformer of this generation, hands down.”
read full review ↗ - 90Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)Nov 14, 2011
“It's not often that a game franchise can be this good on such a consistent basis, but the Modern Warfare series continues to impress thanks in large part to its stellar story and highly-replayable multiplayer components.”
read full review ↗ - 83Saints Row: The ThirdNov 12, 2011
“Volition shows that you can still have a great deal of enjoyment from an arcade-style romp that relies more on giving players the tools to create a good time than it does on recreating the world we all currently live in.”
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