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 6 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.
- +28Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 87 · players 59 · Nov 2015
- +32Evolveoutlet 80 · players 48 · Feb 2015
- +27Batman™: Arkham Knightoutlet 93 · players 66 · Jun 2015
- +16Forza Motorsport 6outlet 91 · players 75 · Sep 2015
- +25Total War: ATTILAoutlet 92 · players 67 · Feb 2015
- -13Tales From The Borderlands: Episode 3 - Catch A Rideoutlet 70 · players 83 · Jul 2015
- +18Elite Dangerousoutlet 90 · players 72 · Jan 2015
- -3Mad Maxoutlet 82 · players 85 · Sep 2015
- -14Grow Homeoutlet 78 · players 92 · Feb 2015
- -4Wolfenstein: The Old Bloodoutlet 79 · players 84 · May 2015
Recent reviews (60 tracked)
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- 90Assassin's Creed® SyndicateOct 22, 2015
“A "classic" Assassin's Creed in all the forms of this definition (good and bad) - technically solid, with a great story and a gorgeous background. The best AC seen so far, for sure.”
read full review ↗ - 90Skylanders SuperChargersOct 12, 2015
“So far, Superchargers is the best Skylanders we've ever played. Despite a relatively dull story and a multiplayer mode that needs some refinements, there is a ton of content that will keep you and your children busy for quite a long time, and the addition of the vehicles spices things up. A lot. Fortunately, it's also the first time that you'll be able to fully appreciate the game without having to double mortgage your house.”
read full review ↗ - 90Destiny: The Taken KingOct 6, 2015
“This is the Destiny the world deserves. The Taken King offers a lot of new content, but most of all it gives the players a complete (and much needed) revamp of the gameplay and the leveling system.”
read full review ↗ - 94
- 94NBA 2K16Sep 28, 2015
“NBA 2K16 is, simply put, the best basketball game of the year. Spike Lee aside, the game is simply huge, full of new features and incredibly fun to play.”
read full review ↗ - 85Disney Infinity 3.0 EditionSep 25, 2015
“Disney Infinity 3.0 is a lovely step forward for the series. The Star Wars brand is obviously the most captivating element in the game, but there are a lot of nice and important improvements, all over the place.”
read full review ↗ - 90FIFA 16Sep 22, 2015
“This new installment of the FIFA series is excellent, and not just because it marks the debut of the female players. The gameplay feels even greater than last year's chapter, thanks to notable improvements to the AI. And the Draft Mode for FUT is simply top notch.”
read full review ↗ - 91Forza Motorsport 6Sep 16, 2015
“The new Forza Motorsport is a magnificent, huge, beautiful and incredibly fun title. Despite some minor problems with the AI and the netcode for the multiplayer, this is hands-down the best Forza ever, in terms of content, gameplay and graphics. If you love racing games and don't own an Xbox One, FM6 could be the best reason to buy one.”
read full review ↗ - 83NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Sphere of InfluenceSep 14, 2015
“This strategy title from Koei Tecmo brings us in the Sengoku era, and offers endless gameplay possibilities. It's a fact, anyway, that such a game is most likely to be appreciated by people who love Japan and that particular era.”
read full review ↗ - 77Company of Heroes 2 - The British ForcesSep 9, 2015
“This new DLC for Company of Heroes 2 introduces a new faction that brings some fresh air in the multiplayer arena. At the same time, only the hardcore fans of the game will accept the lack of a single player campaign.”
read full review ↗ - 82Mad MaxSep 4, 2015
“Mad Max and the Wastelands would have deserved a bolder characterization. Nonetheless, this is a good open world title, beautiful to see and fun to play. The gameplay draws from different genres, and despite the fact that it doesn't offer anything truly original, the overall result is a solid and fun experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80One Piece Pirate Warriors 3Sep 3, 2015
“Pirate Warriors 3 is the best chapter in the One Piece series, technically more than decent and with a huge roster of characters, bound to keep you busy (and happy) for a while.”
read full review ↗ - 91Tearaway UnfoldedSep 2, 2015
“The new production from Media Molecule is full of love, devotion and talent. The English software house took the best of the PS Vita version and created a new, fresh and extremely funny experience. Why should you pass over such a gem?”
read full review ↗ - 85Satellite ReignAug 31, 2015
“The worst you can do when talking about Satellite Reign is to measure its value with the original Syndicate. That said, 5 Lives created an intriguing and strong RTS, with some unique features and some great homages to the original by Bullfrog.”
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