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 152 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 37 times.
Computed 1h 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.
- -29Phasmophobiaoutlet 60 · players 90 · Oct 2024
- +29Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 88 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- -29Borderlands 2outlet 65 · players 94 · Jun 2014
- -31Conan Exiles Enhancedoutlet 35 · players 66 · Jul 2018
- +29Concrete Genieoutlet 100 · players 71 · Oct 2019
- +25Forza Motorsport 5outlet 90 · players 65 · Jan 2014
- -37Resident Evil 6outlet 49 · players 86 · May 2013
- -35Max Payne 3outlet 58 · players 93 · May 2012
- -18Dying Lightoutlet 70 · players 88 · Feb 2015
- +31Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIoutlet 90 · players 59 · Dec 2016
Recent reviews (1671 tracked)
- 40Agefield High: Rock the SchoolAug 12, 2026 · Eric Hauter
“It is tough to think of a measure by which Agefield High doesn't fail class. From the expressionless bimbo & himbo sex-bot character models to the constant droning butt-punk music, everything about this game just screams "No." Broken missions, broken mechanics, busted graphics, all wrapped up in one of the worst technical performance messes I've ever seen. I do love a good raunchy comedy, but in this case, I'm afraid that I have to recommend skipping school.”
read full review ↗ - 90Avatar Legends: The Fighting GameJul 27, 2026
“It's finally happened. After all these years, we finally have a good Avatar video game, and a darn good one at that. You can tell the developers have a real love for this franchise and give it way more respect than Paramount is giving it, that's for sure. Avatar Legends is a very fun fighting game that will be easy to learn for casuals and has a high enough skill ceiling that I can see the pro fighting game community going crazy for.”
read full review ↗ - 90Avatar Legends: The Fighting GameJul 25, 2026 · Nathan Carter
“After all these years, we finally have a good Avatar video game, and a darn good one at that.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“With modern controls and some smart changes, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced brings the classic into the current AC era, smoothing out the wrinkles of the original game. With its sprawling and beautiful Caribbean ocean, Resynced wisely doesn't overwhelm the player with tasks, instead leaning into a fun but unobtrusive story that can be ignored for hours in favor of some rewarding exploration. While I bounced off the original, I can now see why so many people love this game.”
read full review ↗ - 70EA Sports UFC 6Jun 25, 2026
“There is some fun to be had in EA UFC 6, with a new striking system and fighters playing more like their real-life counterparts. The Hall of Legends is fantastic. But it's really heartbreaking to see career mode get almost no significant updates at all for the third time in a row.”
read full review ↗ - 90007 First LightJun 16, 2026
“007 First Light is IO Interactive at the top of its game. They needed James Bond to push them into a full-blown narrative action game. Likewise, Bond needed IO Interactive to make a triumphant return to the medium. First Light is one of the year's best action games. The wait for a sequel will be a long one.”
read full review ↗ - 95Mina the HollowerJun 9, 2026
“Mina The Hollower is the Skill Issue of video games. Developer Yacht Club is not here to hold your hand. If they knew in the 8-bit era what they know now, I would've never finished this game. Every technique I've acquired in gaming is tested here, followed abruptly by a 20 to 30-hour final exam. Lead on, Mina. Your pain awaits.”
read full review ↗ - 85World of Tanks: HEATJun 1, 2026 · Jason Dailey
“Wargaming’s attempt at a more broadly appealing World of Tanks game hits the target. It may be a little grindy, even by free-to-play standards, but it’s such a blast to play that you can probably overlook it while they (hopefully) continue to refine the in-game economy. An easy recommendation for competitive shooter fans.”
read full review ↗ - 85Rune DiceMay 24, 2026 · Jason Dailey
“Rune Dice is a simple, addictive, and fair roguelite that can be played in short bursts or longer sessions. Its dice throwing mechanics are sublime, and will tickle your brain in all the right ways.”
read full review ↗ - 95Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026 · Eric Hauter
“Forza Horizon 6 lands the Horizon Festival in Japan with all the polish and ambition you'd expect from Playground Games, delivering one of the most beautifully realized open worlds in the series' history.”
read full review ↗ - 75Invincible VSApr 30, 2026
“If you are someone that enjoys single-player content in fighting games, then Invincible VS won't hold your attention for more than a few hours. However, for those who are ready to go online, then you are going to have a lot of fun with this, especially if you are a fan of the source material. Fans of Invincible are going to go crazy over this game and they did a perfect job adapting to the IP to a new medium. It's a very good 3v3 fighting game but the full package does feel a little barebones. ”
read full review ↗ - 90PRAGMATAApr 14, 2026
“Pragmata was well worth the wait. It's an incredibly fun sci-fi adventure with amazing combat, lots of areas to explore, and two of the best protagonists I've seen in games in a while with Hugh and Diana. The story unfortunately may be run of the mill and predictable, but I still enjoyed the experience. Certain moments of the story hit hard like they should. ”
read full review ↗ - 85Life is Strange: ReunionApr 9, 2026
“Life is Strange: Reunion is not only a major step up from Double Exposure, it's one of the best games in the series. Almost every criticism from the previous game was rectified in Reunion and gave Max and Chloe the closure that they deserved. Great writing, great characters and a pretty intense mystery to solve, this game could have gone off the rails at so many points. But Deck Nine managed to pull off a miracle here by delivering a fantastic game. ”
read full review ↗ - 100Resident Evil RequiemApr 6, 2026 · Joseph Moorer
“Resident Evil Requiem is one of the best, if not the best, Resident Evil games I've ever played. And I mean ever. The controls, the level(s) of difficulty, the characters, and the story are all immersive. The only thing I wanted to put down are those zombies. Capcom has done it again.”
read full review ↗ - 100Resident Evil RequiemApr 6, 2026
“Resident Evil Requiem is one of the best, if not the best, Resident Evil games I’ve ever played. And I mean ever. The controls, the level(s) of difficulty, the characters, and the story are all immersive. The only thing I wanted to put down are those zombies. Capcom has done it again. ”
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