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.
Computed 23h 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 (13 tracked)
- 80Red Faction®: Armageddon™Jun 6, 2011
“Though Red Faction: Armageddon isn't the most creative game on the market, it's one of the most entertaining action games to hit the market in a while. Fans of previous virtual mining expeditions (scratch that; uprisings) on the red planet will feel at home with the game's easy to grasp control scheme and incredibly exciting mechanics.”
read full review ↗ - 80L.A. NoireMay 31, 2011
“The bottom line is that like the world of "L.A. Noire" itself, the game is neither black nor white; it has its grey areas and it's up to the gamer him or herself to determine how those grey areas affect their playing experience. ”
read full review ↗ - 40The Dishwasher: Vampire SmileApr 4, 2011
“Give the trial a go and if you can burn through it a few times without getting bored, then maybe plunk down your money, otherwise, delete it and seek out greener pastures. ”
read full review ↗ - 100StackingMar 14, 2011
“Though the main challenge isn't that long, there's more than enough supplemental exploring included to give you your money's worth, and it'll be more fun and entertaining than the majority of what you've been playing lately. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Amnesia: The Dark DescentJan 18, 2011
“The game excels at involving the player in the unsettling narrative and remaining unrelenting at making you fearful of every single step taken throughout the decrepit castle.”
read full review ↗ - 90LIMBOJan 18, 2011
“As one of the most unique puzzlers that I've played over the years, Limbo's chilling atmosphere is an example of an incredible gaming achievement.”
read full review ↗ - 80Ghost Trick: Phantom DetectiveJan 11, 2011
“The biggest fault of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is not a poor gameplay experience, but rather one that's over a bit too quickly. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Dead Rising® 2Jan 11, 2011
“That being said, critics of the first game are going to find problems with Dead Rising 2, namely the highly difficult boss battles and the poorly structured inventory system. ”
read full review ↗ - 90PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+Jan 5, 2011
“In the end, I'm really judging my enjoyment level of Pac-Man CE DX compared to how addicted I was to the previous title.”
read full review ↗ - 60nail'dJan 5, 2011
“nail'd is often a frustrating game to play due to the problematic physics engine. It also doesn't convey much of a personality as an arcade racer; applying a dated presentation to lackluster arcade racing doesn't make for a tremendous experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80Call of Duty®: Black OpsJan 5, 2011
“Is "Black Ops" a game of the year? No, but it's still a very good game. Highly Recommended. ”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Castle Crashers is an entertaining brawler, but the replay value is chopped into little frustrating bits by a horrifically painful online experience.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“If they can add some content and challenge and work a bit on the controls, there’s a definite place for a playground game in the marketplace. It does relate to the younger set and can encourage family play.”
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