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 12 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 6 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.
- +25Forza Motorsport 5outlet 90 · players 65 · Nov 2013
- +21Peggle 2outlet 90 · players 69 · Dec 2013
- +6Skylanders Swap Forceoutlet 75 · players 69 · Oct 2013
- +9Titanfalloutlet 85 · players 76 · Mar 2014
- -33Alice: Madness Returnsoutlet 60 · players 93 · Jun 2011
- -29Rock of Agesoutlet 65 · players 94 · Oct 2011
- -34Obscureoutlet 55 · players 89
- +4From Dustoutlet 80 · players 76 · Jul 2011
- +5Split/Secondoutlet 80 · players 75
- -29Capsizedoutlet 65 · players 94 · Jan 2012
Recent reviews (108 tracked)
- 85TitanfallMar 10, 2014
“Titanfall is a wonderfully fast, open, and instantly accessible 12-player shooter, and if playing online is at all important to you, it’s an essential addition to your Xbox One library.”
read full review ↗ - 75Fable AnniversaryFeb 3, 2014
“The push and pull between the great and sketchy in Fable Anniversary can wear over the course of the game, but its infallible, messy charm still manage to make it every bit the enjoyable time sink it was back in 2004.”
read full review ↗ - 90Peggle 2Dec 9, 2013
“Even if Peggle 2 works best as a solitary pursuit, you can fully expect 12 bucks to buy you innumerable hours of absorbing amusement.”
read full review ↗ - 90Forza Motorsport 5Nov 20, 2013
“So while a handful of dings and scrapes will unquestionably set some teeth on edge, Forza Motorsport 5 remains a fantastic opening salvo in the battle of the Xbox One racers.”
read full review ↗ - 75LEGO® Marvel™ Super HeroesNov 15, 2013
“Though its missteps won’t have you eagerly trading Lego Marvel Super Heroes around with your friends when you’re done, leafing through its open-world NYC still succeeds as a goofy, absorbing time sink.”
read full review ↗ - 90Batman™: Arkham OriginsOct 25, 2013
“Yes, it’s frustrating at times, but it sure as hell got our blood pumping. Plus, the animations look unbelievably organic — especially contextual finishers that incorporate the surrounding environment —and the sound effects give every hit a satisfying sense of bone-crunching devastation.”
read full review ↗ - 75Skylanders Swap ForceOct 14, 2013
“You can still technically play through the entire adventure with just one Skylander, but to scratch that completist itch you’ll need both a fat wallet and the willingness to hunt down specific physical character figures.”
read full review ↗ - 90FIFA 14Sep 23, 2013
“[Skill Games] aside, FIFA 14 oozes style, authenticity, and bold design from start to finish. It looks and feels better than ever - and that's no small feat considering the series' incredibly rich tradition.”
read full review ↗ - 90Charlie MurderAug 8, 2013
“At only 10 bucks, Charlie Murder is both a killer game and a solid value for solo artists; for anyone with a few friends willing to join the slaughter, it’s damn near mandatory.”
read full review ↗ - 75Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of MystaraJun 19, 2013
“Chronicles of Mystara isn’t going to set the world on fire, but it nonetheless offers quality multiplayer fun with plenty of razzle-dazzle behind its vintage veneer, making it a worthy addition to any retro fan’s game library.”
read full review ↗ - 80State of DecayJun 3, 2013
“Naturally, this mortality will drive some players nuts, while others will relish the undeniably heightened sense of danger.”
read full review ↗ - 80State of Decay: YOSEJun 3, 2013
“Naturally, this mortality will drive some players nuts, while others will relish the undeniably heightened sense of danger.”
read full review ↗ - 80Call of Juarez: GunslingerMay 22, 2013
“What is surprising, however, is that content of this quantity and quality costs just $15. With its meaty eight- to ten-hour campaign and near AAA-caliber execution (plus an endlessly replayable arcade mode), this game could have easily been a full-priced offering just two or three years ago.”
read full review ↗ - 80Brothers - A Tale of Two SonsMay 21, 2013
“It's truly a wonder what could've fizzled into a pat, saccharine-sweet puddle of a tale ends up being much more, making Brothers an experience definitely worth having. [July 2013, p.70]”
read full review ↗ - 75CastleStormMay 21, 2013
“CastleStorm's unusual mix of elements never quite congeals into anything too brain-taxing. But hurling bombs at buildings and flinging pointy sticks at barbarians is bound to get your blood pumping for a little while. [July 2013, p.76]”
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