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 10 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 2 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.
- +41Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 100 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- -28Dying Lightoutlet 60 · players 88 · Mar 2015
- +41Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIoutlet 100 · players 59 · Nov 2016
- -7Marvel's Spider-Manoutlet 80 · players 87 · Sep 2018
- +32Evolveoutlet 80 · players 48 · Mar 2015
- -14The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Editionoutlet 80 · players 94 · Feb 2020
- +39Halo Infiniteoutlet 100 · players 61 · Dec 2021
- -9Kirby and the Forgotten Landoutlet 80 · players 90 · Apr 2022
- -10Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collectionoutlet 80 · players 90 · Oct 2015
- +48Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfareoutlet 100 · players 53 · Nov 2016
Recent reviews (85 tracked)
- 100Marvel's Spider-Man 2Oct 23, 2023
“One of the most fantastic gaming journeys you’ll take on this year, and a game that wraps up a magical arc for both Spider-Men. This is how you do a superhero trilogy, whether it’s a video game, a movie, or anything else.”
read full review ↗ - 80MLB The Show 23Apr 16, 2023
“This is a truly terrific baseball video game. And it starts with those excellent Negro League Storylines, a must-play for all baseball fans.”
read full review ↗ - 100Metroid Prime RemasteredFeb 26, 2023
“A stunning game. Metroid Prime was always good-looking, but the remaster pushes things to a new level without destroying the integrity of the original. Every texture looks to have been overhauled, and little lighting touches abound. Tallon IV comes to life because of this, as does Samus. The end result is a fantastic shooter that today’s games could learn plenty from.”
read full review ↗ - 100Dead SpaceFeb 14, 2023
“The end result is the finest way to experience the original Dead Space. And, 15 years after its release, Dead Space remains a game that everyone should play. That’s what happens when a game arrives ahead of its time: It can thrive two full console generations later.”
read full review ↗ - 100Xenoblade Chronicles 3Aug 16, 2022
“It’s, quite simply, one of the best titles on the Nintendo Switch, and one of the top role-playing games of 2022.”
read full review ↗ - 60MLB The Show 22Apr 19, 2022
“Additionally, while improved trade logic was supposed to show up in this year’s game, I was still able to trade for Shohei Ohtani with just a handful of my second-tier players; trades remain a bit too easy to execute in this game (NBA 2K’s sliders are recommended as the fix here). And there are still no custom created draft classes, meaning your Franchise mode eventually winds up with a host of random players if you play it long enough. (I’d love to see historic draft classes in this game)...It all prevents an intriguing game from reaching its ultimate potential. MLB The Show 22 sets a new bar in one category, and every sports game can learn a lesson from it. And it’s fun enough. There’s just more potential to be unlocked, hopefully next year.”
read full review ↗ - 80Kirby and the Forgotten LandApr 13, 2022
“It’s a solid journey to the Forgotten Land overall, and one that’s filled with mystery and enjoyment. Kirby’s 3D translation isn’t the most challenging game you’ll play this year. But boy, is it fun.”
read full review ↗ - 100ELDEN RINGMar 3, 2022
“It’s all terrifically done, especially when coupled with the story, which is full of mystery and plenty interesting. Elden Ring gets the little things right, too; the music that backs your journey is some of the best (and most well-utilized) in gaming. And every enemy feels distinct; you’ll face plenty of soldier-types, but the dragons and wildlife and the giant ogre-types that pepper certain lands inspire plenty of awe.”
read full review ↗ - 100Halo InfiniteDec 16, 2021
“In the end, it’s hard not to love Halo Infinite, which is easily the most complete game in a franchise that’s long set the bar for gaming. There’s just nothing like playing through an adventure as the Master Chief.”
read full review ↗ - 80Shin Megami Tensei VDec 1, 2021
“Here, each battle is a conscious decision that may spell your doom. And despite a story that’s a bit too often on the periphery, that makes for immensely satisfying action.”
read full review ↗ - 100Marvel's Guardians of the GalaxyNov 3, 2021
“Add in absolutely stunning visuals, and you have one of the finest adventure games of 2021. Guardians of the Galaxy is everything you could want in a Marvel video game, really, filled with a blend of electric moments and thoughtful junctures.”
read full review ↗ - 75NBA 2K21Oct 5, 2020
“No, it’s the same great game it was last year, the same awesome basketball gaming experience it was last year. It’s just not quite a must-buy, especially if you’re taking aim at the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5.”
read full review ↗ - 80Paper Mario: The Origami KingJul 20, 2020
“So you keep playing The Origami King, even if Olly isn’t quite the master villain of previous Mario games, because you just can’t help yourself. Paper Mario: The Origami King never leaves you feeling defeated, and it never ever crushes your gaming spirit. All it wants to do is give you a chance to enjoy a world of fun and whimsy. These days, nobody should ever say no to that. ”
read full review ↗ - 100Final Fantasy VII RemakeApr 17, 2020
“The greatest disservice of Final Fantasy VII Remake is the last word of its title. Understand this: Final Fantasy VII Remake is no ordinary remake. To call it a remake suggests it’s faithful and loyal, playing it safe in its modernization. But this Remake is complete reinvention, so audacious and gutsy in its reimagining that the stunning visuals almost feel ... tame. ”
read full review ↗ - 80DEATH STRANDINGMar 18, 2020
“This game does manage to be fun, even if it is one of the heaviest experiences of 2019. Everything from story to gameplay is begging to be dissected, filled with imagery and symbolism -- just like so many Kojima games before this one. Entering Death Stranding, it’s likely that we all thought Kojima’s calling card was lengthy cutscenes and stealth and action gameplay. ”
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