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 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.
- -18American Truck Simulatoroutlet 70 · players 88 · Mar 2016
- +35Steredennoutlet 90 · players 55 · Apr 2016
- -12Grim Dawnoutlet 75 · players 87 · Mar 2016
- +33Torment: Tides of Numeneraoutlet 95 · players 63 · Mar 2017
- -11Worms W.M.Doutlet 60 · players 71 · Aug 2016
- -11Grim Legends: The Forsaken Brideoutlet 75 · players 87 · Jun 2016
Recent reviews (31 tracked)
- 80The Elder Scrolls Online: MorrowindJun 6, 2017
“Morrowind is yet another quality expansion released for Elder Scrolls Online, with a nice mix of both nostalgic and novel content. This game is in my opinion worth your time whether you are a long-time veteran or beginning player of this MMO.”
read full review ↗ - 65ENDLESS Space™ 2May 19, 2017
“Endless Space 2 really pushed the boat out with great animations and pretty decent graphical elements, but the constant performance issues do detract from the overall experience. I would recommend you check out a few gameplay videos before jumping in unless you’re a 4X fan. The game takes a lot from titles like Stellaris when it comes to politics, but stops short of being a great overall strategy game. If Amplitude pushed the envelope a bit further with a more nuanced political spectrum and ditched the turn-based aspect, I could have seen myself loving this game. But at the moment, it's just adequate.”
read full review ↗ - 100Forza Horizon 3: Hot WheelsMay 12, 2017
“If you are looking for a good reason to hop back on Forza Horizon 3, this is an amazing one. With some of the most intense racing I’ve experienced in years...for $20 you simply cannot go wrong.”
read full review ↗ - 95Torment: Tides of NumeneraMar 8, 2017
“Torment: Tides of Numenera is an infinitely complex game which no review can truly capture. The sheer number of side quests, characters, dialogue choices and endings require that the game be played multiple times. Brian Fargo and his team have created an absolutely stunning experience—I just wish it was as technically sound on Xbox One as it is on Windows 10.”
read full review ↗ - 90Halo Wars 2Feb 16, 2017
“While some challenges are simple and involve exploring every corner of the surprisingly large maps, others like keeping certain units alive are much harder. Only those who truly understand Halo Wars 2 will be able to accomplish this. Not only does this enhance replayability aside from the fantastic multiplayer offerings, it also gives you a reason to go back to the campaign.”
read full review ↗ - 80CandlemanFeb 6, 2017
“Candleman is a special indie game that has a lot of heart. Its story is surprisingly dark, no pun intended, but it seeks to offer an insightful life lesson, much like Spotlightor hoped to achieve with its games. Through solid platforming sections with a touching journey, it is easily worth peoples’ time, who may learn just how precious that is once they play this title.”
read full review ↗ - 90Halo Wars: Definitive EditionJan 13, 2017
“The graphics look crisper even though they aren’t a substantial upgrade over the original. The controls have seen the biggest improvement and it plays even better on Xbox One. While I wish the gameplay was more complex, the title is still a solid entry in the real-time strategy genre.”
read full review ↗ - 90Sky Force AnniversaryDec 14, 2016
“Sky Force Anniversary is an incredibly satisfying experience and I can’t recommend it enough.”
read full review ↗ - 90Planet CoasterDec 11, 2016
“A modern masterpiece. Frontier have created the premiere title in theme park simulator games which offers unrivaled customization albeit at the cost of a little awkwardness controls-wise. Planet Coaster is a game like no other.”
read full review ↗ - 90Gears of War 4Oct 10, 2016
“Gears of War 4 is a great game which is let down by its campaign to some degree due to the unanswered questions. However, the ending teases a massive surprise and you’ll be shocked as to the direction the game is heading in.”
read full review ↗ - 90FIFA 17Sep 25, 2016
“FIFA 17 is a great game. The on-pitch action is as realistic as it’s ever been, aesthetically and mechanically, but not without some shortcomings. It’s no longer stagnating like last year’s iteration, but while The Journey is fantastic, Career mode still feels woefully underdeveloped.”
read full review ↗ - 100Forza Horizon 3Sep 20, 2016
“A masterpiece that offers you an epic driving experience in an open world environment. It has been refined and greatly improved upon from the previous games especially when it comes to visuals.”
read full review ↗ - 60Worms W.M.DAug 26, 2016
“While this addition includes vehicles and crafting elements, Worms W.M.D is near identical to the same twenty-one-year-old formula that Team 17 have been chugging out since the 90s. I was expecting more changes but they’re on the right track.”
read full review ↗ - 80Maldita Castilla EX: Cursed CastillaJul 24, 2016
“Maldita Castilla is fun, enjoyable and one of those games that will really give you something to work towards, and when you do defeat that boss in the game, you feel like you actually achieved something worthy of that achievement, even if they don't give you one.”
read full review ↗ - 95FRUJul 19, 2016
“While Fru might not be as long as you would like, it’s still a phenomenal experience which every Kinect owner should purchase. ”
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