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 1 game where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.
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)
- 76Papo & YoSep 29, 2012
“A deeply personal story created with love and imagination. [Nov 2012, p.105]”
- 88Street Fighter X TekkenApr 9, 2012
“One of the most polished fighters on PS3. [May 2012, p.100]”
- 75ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3Feb 14, 2012
“An impressive port that will satisfy seasoned fighters, though it concedes to newbies in the worst way possible. [March 2012, p.92]”
- 75Puzzle DimensionSep 1, 2011
“Mental acrobats will get a good workout. [Oct 2011, p.105]”
- 84Hamilton's Great AdventureJul 3, 2011
“It's a blend of third-person platformer and unforgiving puzzler that pulls you in with impeccable logic - then spits you out, entertained. [Aug 2011, p.92]”
- 88Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 PortableJun 4, 2011
“Good news for buffs: new players are probably best with the original. [July 2011, p.94]”
- 74DC Universe™ OnlineFeb 13, 2011
“Solid and captivating for old MMO hands. For new comers, not so much. [Mar 2011, p.90]”
- 77Costume QuestDec 22, 2010
“But this hardly matters, because this is time well spent, being gently humoured and greatly entertained. Like a candy-induced sugar rush, it's short but sweet, and liable to induce lots of hysterical giggling.”
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“An interesting gaming artifact, and very lovable...but essentially rubbish. [May 2008, p.79]”
- 89
“A slightly improved, gleeful and irresistible triumph only tempered by familiarity. [Issue#174, p.76]”
- 83
“Half art installation, half game, but exquisitely done. [Mar 2009, p.60]”
- 74
“The writing is as sharp as ever, but doesn't feel as fresh. [Aug 2010, p.96]”
- 85
“Beautiful, a tad self-indulgent, but packed with tactical warfare. [Dec 2008, p.74]”