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 1 time.
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.
- +20Gears of War 4outlet 90 · players 70 · Oct 2016
- -23American Truck Simulatoroutlet 65 · players 88 · Apr 2016
- -16The Last Guardianoutlet 65 · players 81 · Dec 2016
- -12Killing Floor 2outlet 72 · players 84 · Nov 2016
- +23Total War: WARHAMMERoutlet 90 · players 67 · May 2016
- +19Far Cry® Primaloutlet 88 · players 69 · Apr 2016
- -10Hyper Light Drifteroutlet 80 · players 90 · Apr 2016
- -8Salt and Sanctuaryoutlet 80 · players 88 · Apr 2016
Recent reviews (42 tracked)
- 89Gravity Rush 2Jan 17, 2017
“Bigger, better and on all levels a more complete experience than the first game. We welcome Kat's new moves, which change the gameplay dynamics for the better.”
read full review ↗ - 85Final Fantasy XVJan 3, 2017
“Possibly the best FF game in the past 15 years. There's more action while still retaining a deep character experience with an utterly charming cast of protagonists.”
read full review ↗ - 79Motorsport ManagerDec 21, 2016
“A well needed breath of fresh air to the sports manager genre. Surprisingly addictive and quite deep for fans of the genre and racing alike.”
read full review ↗ - 65The Last GuardianDec 11, 2016
“It was a good idea all along, but even after all these years of waiting and waiting a bit more, this third chapter in the series comes across as the weakest part.”
read full review ↗ - 90TyrannyDec 8, 2016
“Don't be fooled by the mere one year from announcement to release, as Obsidian's latest masterpiece has development going back as far as 2006. Old school is the new.”
read full review ↗ - 80Watch Dogs 2Nov 30, 2016
“Better than the first game, but not quite up there where it should be. Too much hype is too much hype. Nice implementation of online play, though.”
read full review ↗ - 72Killing Floor 2Nov 28, 2016
“Old school shooters can still deliver, even if it's all only fun in small doses. Nice upgrade system, but lacks game modes.”
read full review ↗ - 75DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2Nov 23, 2016
“A competent fighter with solid RPG elements. Also a great fighter for people looking for a twist that that genre.”
read full review ↗ - 90Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIOct 29, 2016
“A huge game worthy of taking the crown as the game that steals your sleep because you just need to do one more turn. More info on the new features would have been welcome along the way, though.”
read full review ↗ - 95Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year CelebrationOct 12, 2016
“Everything they praised the Xbox One version for holds true. Now Lara is back in a complete package on the Playstation where she was born. Simply stunning.”
read full review ↗ - 90Gears of War 4Oct 12, 2016
“Everything you could have hoped for, especially as a fan. Not as complete a story as expected, but that just gives us higher hopes for a follow up. This is our idea of fun: Wilder, bolder - either alone or with a mate.”
read full review ↗ - 90Pro Evolution Soccer 2017Sep 22, 2016
“This year's iterations has the same sharp gameplay as last year and has gotten closer to the mass appeal of FIFA. It's going to be exciting to see what the playing field looks like next year.”
read full review ↗ - 90Forza Horizon 3Sep 22, 2016
“It's the many smaller improvements and new features that make Forza Horizon 3 the best and most beautiful game in the series.”
read full review ↗ - 75Worms W.M.DAug 22, 2016
“Worms, as a concept, still works and this release brings back some of the iconic, memorable fun from back in the glory days of 1990s as well as adding some fresh ideas.”
read full review ↗ - 80LEGO® STAR WARS™: The Force AwakensJul 5, 2016
“One of the best LEGO games yet, and it's refreshing to know that TT Games, even after dealing with the franchise for a long time, are still trying to improve with each release.”
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