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 3 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 0 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.
- +11Injustice: Gods Among Us - Ultimate Editionoutlet 80 · players 69 · Jan 2014
- +26Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Freedom Cryoutlet 90 · players 64 · Jan 2014
- -40Deadlightoutlet 50 · players 91 · Aug 2012
- +14From Dustoutlet 90 · players 76 · Jul 2011
- -22Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2outlet 60 · players 82 · Feb 2014
- -27Tower of Gunsoutlet 60 · players 87 · Apr 2014
- -24Stick it to The Man!outlet 70 · players 94 · Jan 2014
Recent reviews (58 tracked)
- 80Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm RebornMay 20, 2014
“The fact that it works as well as it does is a testament to this, and shows there might well be some life left in the MMO genre after all.”
read full review ↗ - 70Star Wars Pinball: Heroes WithinMay 9, 2014
“Overall, these four tables form a good spread of pinball styles; they vary in complexity and skills needed and do not feel like duplicates of each other.”
read full review ↗ - 60Tower of GunsApr 30, 2014
“There are definitely better roguelikes and FPS’, but this combines them both well enough to provide an entertaining experience to dip in and out of.”
read full review ↗ - 90DARK SOULS™ IIApr 12, 2014
“Given the consistent rush towards the safe option in gaming today, the possibility of Dark Souls 2 meaning something special to you makes its worth checking out, even if you might well hate every second of it.”
read full review ↗ - 70inFamous: Second SonApr 8, 2014
“Sucker Punch have managed to boil down the essence of the series whilst retaining the most enjoyable elements, all topped off with a level of polish and detail that, for now at least, helps justify this new generation of hardware.”
read full review ↗ - 60Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2Feb 27, 2014
“Not without merit, Lords of Shadow 2 is one to pick up at a lower price in the upcoming summer draught.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“It’s a fast-paced, hugely over-the-top experience, and it should put a big smile on your face for the vast majority of the time you spend with it.”
read full review ↗ - 80Injustice: Gods Among Us - Ultimate EditionJan 17, 2014
“If you can look past the sub-par graphics and keep up with the demanding control tempo, you’ll find a robust beat-em-up with tight and interesting controls, entertaining movesets and a strong cast of characters.”
read full review ↗ - 70Stick it to The Man!Jan 15, 2014
“All told, its peculiarities make for a fun and well-paced trip into cartoon weirdness with just enough of a Tim Schafer tint to pass the grade.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“All in all, Freedom Cry is an excellent addition to Assassin’s Creed IV.”
read full review ↗ - 100ResogunDec 9, 2013
“Thus while not being a visual spectacle in the way something like Killzone is, Resogun demonstrates well the potential of the PS4 as a console; its capacity for impressive particle effects and handling of many more physics objects at once than past consoles is shown off to the full.”
read full review ↗ - 70Assassin's Creed IV: Black FlagNov 8, 2013
“Pirate fans will merrily pick this up and discover a solid purchase, but the rest might want to hold out in hopes of something different from next year’s iteration.”
read full review ↗ - 60Call of Duty®: GhostsNov 5, 2013
“You’ll march through a campaign with an imagination as wide as its corridors, but be enthralled by a lavish if largely familiar multiplayer suite.”
read full review ↗ - 100Rogue LegacyOct 16, 2013
“Roguelike games have become increasingly popular of late and it’s great to see one which rewards you for all the time spent by allowing a form of character progression. It’s mitigated to a point by having you lose all your money before entering a castle and each purchased bonus makes all the others more expensive.”
read full review ↗ - 80Papers, PleaseSep 24, 2013
“It’s a fascinating experience and one of the stranger topics for a video game.”
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