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.
Recent reviews (22 tracked)
- 75Serious Sam 3: BFEJan 2, 2012
“Serious Sam 3 might not be for everyone, but it's the type of game that made first-person shooters a genre all their own, and serious – at the risk of abusing the word – gamers should absolutely give this game, if not the whole series, a serious look.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The basic fact is that Red Orchestra 2 spoils you. Playing any other shooter, especially one that claims to be realistic, after going through a few rounds in RO2 is bound to be a disappointment.”
read full review ↗ - 75Tropico 4Nov 17, 2011
“If you're a Tropico nut, then the idea of a few new buildings and a lengthy, engrossing campaign probably has you interested already. The only ones who might want to stay back are those who felt like they'd had enough one, or two, or three Tropicos ago.”
read full review ↗ - 80Dungeons of DredmorAug 29, 2011
“Dungeons of Dredmor makes you respect death, where many games simply laugh in its face.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Next BIG ThingMay 19, 2011
“The Next Big Thing however is not half decent; it's only the best adventure game I've played in the past few years.”
read full review ↗ - 90MagickaMay 6, 2011
“The rich, luscious colors somehow make the world a lot more believable than games like Crysis 2 could ever be. ”
read full review ↗ - 70Men of War: Assault SquadApr 17, 2011
“The total effect of the expansion pack is still positive (multiplayer is still fun; even the single-player has its uses) but there are a few worrying signs – the introduction of hero units and special abilities and the inward-looking nature of the entire game (SP as preparation for MP).”
read full review ↗ - 90Total War: SHOGUN 2Apr 17, 2011
“It is refined, lean, smartly designed, and still an epic, where tales of your conquests can be so exciting that that alone could warrant a purchase.”
read full review ↗ - 75Cities in MotionFeb 23, 2011
“3D is very helpful for squeezing metro stops in between buildings and examining your spaghetti mess of underground metro tunnels.”
read full review ↗ - 70
- 100
“Single player has a great story line with lots of twists and turns that keeps you interested.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Nothing less than a revolution in the gaming industry that will keep gamers busy for years to come, just as the original did.”
read full review ↗ - 91
“I was completely impressed with Portal. It’s a great game that’s innovative, fun, and contains a humorous storyline. My only real complaint was that it was too short, and I want more.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Long-term value is one of the many deciding factors in purchasing this game. It’s already receiving more content, it’s cheap, and it’s really good about killing stuff. Buying Killing Floor is easily one of the best purchasing decisions you can make this year.”
read full review ↗ - 70