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 2 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 0 times.
Computed 11h 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 (9 tracked)
- 95
“A platformer that stands head and shoulders above the rest. With a combination of quirky humor, fantastic graphics and wonderfully delivered voice acting, Psychonauts is an experience that you have to play in order to truly believe... It's simply brilliant.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“For I want people to play this game as I have played it. With my only history coming from its previous incarnation, I went in fresh with no reservations with the single exception that I was about to embark on an epic battle that would either break me or rekindle my love for a genre that has since been forgotten.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“With an astounding muscial score, amazing graphics and incredible gameplay, Ikargua is a gaming dream come true.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“As it stands, fans of the original game will eat this up and newcomers to the RPG scene will adore it, but hardcore role-playing fans will more than likely want to pass.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“When I play this game, it feels utterly complete. I don't find myself thinking that they should have had this thing or left out that thing, because every single bit of it just belongs.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Sadly, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth has many technical issues that were not present in the original, definately hindering an otherwise stellar experience.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“With stellar production values, a storyline that ties many of the series lore together, a plethora of replayability in Mercenaries mode, unlock-able characters/costumes and the addition of online co-op; RE5 is one of the best in the series.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Combat is perhaps the most exciting element featured in Knights of the Old Republic. Part real-time, part traditional RPG, Knights of the Old Republic offers an intriguing system for players to dabble in.”
read full review ↗ - 85UNO–
“The ability to change the rules to suit your taste is a bonus and the online capability is fantastic.”
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