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 74 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 5 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.
- +31Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 90 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- +28Cyberpunk 2077outlet 100 · players 72 · Dec 2020
- +44EA Sports FC 24outlet 82 · players 38 · Sep 2023
- -20Terrariaoutlet 75 · players 95 · Mar 2013
- +36Call of Duty: Black Ops 4outlet 80 · players 44 · Oct 2018
- +29Pokemon Swordoutlet 83 · players 54 · Nov 2019
- -11Concrete Genieoutlet 60 · players 71 · Oct 2019
- +20Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoutlet 90 · players 70 · Mar 2020
- +39Battlefield™ 2042outlet 78 · players 39 · Nov 2021
- +22Forza Motorsport 5outlet 87 · players 65 · Nov 2013
Recent reviews (816 tracked)
- 84Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“Onimusha: Way of the Sword has one of the best parry systems since Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Its excellent combat is somewhat marred by an outdated open world and some issues with enemy behavior.”
read full review ↗ - 75The Blood of DawnwalkerAug 31, 2026
“The Blood of Dawnwalker is narratively brilliant, but the activities in the Sangora Valley don’t live up to its story and characters. An imperfect but promising debut. Let’s hope it lays the foundations for a great saga.”
read full review ↗ - 78Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a great prequel. It's adventure style shines as exploring this mysterious world. The biggest downside is the repetitive combat and some situations.”
read full review ↗ - 85METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2Aug 20, 2026
“Less extensive than its predecessor, but hardly less important: an excellent collection spearheaded by the historic return of Metal Gear Solid 4. ”
read full review ↗ - 90MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 11, 2026
“Marvel Tôkon: Fighting Souls is exactly the comeback Marvel fans have been waiting years for. Arc System Works once again demonstrates its mastery of the fighting genre with a game that is visually spectacular, deep in gameplay, and surprisingly accessible to new players.”
read full review ↗ - 85Splatoon RaidersJul 21, 2026
“Splatoon Raiders is a fantastic shooter that surprises with the depth of its systems and challenge.”
read full review ↗ - 70Life is Strange: ReunionJul 16, 2026
“ Max and Chloe deserve to be happy. That is the message at the heart of Life is Strange: Reunion, an emotional farewell to the iconic Arcadia Bay duo.”
read full review ↗ - 90MarathonJul 16, 2026
“ Marathon is a genuinely fantastic game, one that fans of the extraction shooter genre will undoubtedly appreciate.”
read full review ↗ - 65Styx: Blades of GreedJul 16, 2026
“ While, after nine years since the release of the second installment, we would have liked to see a bigger leap forward for the series, this third entry doesn’t really stand out above its two predecessors.”
read full review ↗ - 81WWE 2K26Jul 16, 2026
“WWE 2K26 remains the ultimate playground for fans of these entertaining wrestling showdowns, but those expecting anything truly revolutionary should keep their expectations in check.”
read full review ↗ - 85007 First LightJul 16, 2026
“It may not be the best James Bond video game ever made (GoldenEye still holds that crown), but it is undoubtedly the one that comes closest to capturing the experience of the films. A memorable debut.”
read full review ↗ - 80FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKEJul 16, 2026
“ A title that will undoubtedly appeal both to those who played the original game and want to experience it on modern systems, and to newcomers looking for an entry point into the franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 85Super Woden: Rally EdgeJul 16, 2026
“ A colossal rally arcade racer, immensely fun and incredibly rewarding once you get the hang of it. With dozens of hours of offline content and virtually limitless longevity, it’s a rally fan’s dream come true.”
read full review ↗ - 60EverSiege: Untold AgesJul 16, 2026
“The game's core premise feels like a breath of fresh air in a market so starved of original ideas, and despite its modest launch price, EverSiege currently feels more like an Early Access title with tremendous potential than a fully finished release.”
read full review ↗ - 86The Dark Rites of ArkhamJul 16, 2026
“ The Dark Rites of Arkham is yet another testament to why José María Meléndez and his studio, Postmodern Adventures, have become essential names in the modern point-and-click adventure scene.”
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