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.
Recent reviews (14 tracked)
- 100World of Tanks BlitzJun 30, 2014
“World of Tank Blitz is a game that will convince you to part with your cash, but with so much of its frantic tank-based fun offered for free you'll find yourself more than happy to do so.”
read full review ↗ - 100Monument ValleyApr 22, 2014
“Monument Valley is not only an exquisite piece of craftsmanship, but a genuinely delightful adventure with more 'wow' moments than most million-dollar blockbusters.”
read full review ↗ - 100Hitman GO: Definitive EditionApr 17, 2014
“A smart and seductive reimagining of the Hitman franchise, Hitman GO scratching your barcoded bonce for hours trying to uncover its ingenious solutions.”
read full review ↗ - 100LYNEJan 13, 2014
“With a perfect blend of intuitive and ingenious, LYNE is a lovely little logic puzzler that can make you feel stupid and gifted in a single moment.”
read full review ↗ - 80Detective GrimoireJan 13, 2014
“Though it's a little short and a tad buggy, Detective Grimoire is an entertaining mystery that is elevated by it entertaining art, writing, and voice acting.”
read full review ↗ - 100The Room TwoDec 12, 2013
“Though perhaps not quite as tough as the first game, The Room Two's increased scope, effortlessly elegant mechanisms, and thick atmosphere make it another dark delight, and a game that should be on everyone's App Store wish list.”
read full review ↗ - 80Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted SeasNov 19, 2013
“Though it's destined to forever squat in Zelda's shadow, Oceanhorn acquits itself on its own term as a flawed but heartfelt tribute to a beloved series.”
read full review ↗ - 80Paint it BackOct 25, 2013
“Paint it Back is a solid Picross game with a truckload of content, which should please fans of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 100Year WalkFeb 21, 2013
“While so many games on the App Store (including Simogo's earlier releases) are happy with bleeping and blooping in colorful ways to providing an addictive game space, Year Walk takes a darker road and only lingers long enough to provide a decent chill down your spine.”
read full review ↗ - 100Super HexagonSep 12, 2012
“A simple yet addictive game idea with good presentation can go a long way towards greatness, and Super Hexagon definitely fits this description.”
read full review ↗ - 80NihilumbraJul 2, 2012
“Nihilumbra provides a straight platforming experience that focuses on the gameplay and story instead of the usual Arcade-like snack-sized gaming we've seen dominate the App Store.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“It's rare to expect a game of this quality to make the transition from the Arcade to the iPhone so smoothly, but ESPGALUDA II has lost nothing from the 2005 classic.”
read full review ↗ - 20Bloody HellFeb 1, 2011
“Bloody Hell !! is an example of just how far gaming can sink when looking for thrills; that isn't to say you shouldn't be allowed to enjoy this, but it's excessively raw and hard to understand who this is truly for.”
read full review ↗ - 80DoDonPachi ResurrectionJan 27, 2011
“For aracade fans and shmup fans in particular, Dodonpachi Resurrection is almost worth the investment, but for casual gamers it may be a price too high to risk trying immediately - wait for the LITE version first.”
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