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 4 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 4 times.
Computed 44m 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.
Recent reviews (22 tracked)
- 80STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY RAug 3, 2026 · Charlène Tavares
“Star Ocean: The Second Story R shows how a truly great remake should be done.”
read full review ↗ - 80High TimesJul 27, 2026 · Charlène Tavares
“High Times is a solid visual novel / dating sim.”
read full review ↗ - 55The Mound: Omen of CthulhuJul 23, 2026 · Lorris Tabbone
“Until any potential fixes are made, the mound can remain buried for a little while longer.”
read full review ↗ - 55K-pop Idol Stories: Road to DebutJul 21, 2026 · Charlène Tavares
“K-Pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut might well appeal to fans of simulation games and K-Pop if they’ve got nothing else to hand, but they’ll still have to put up with quite a few flaws.”
read full review ↗ - 85The Mermaid MaskJul 20, 2026 · Charlène Tavares
“The Mermaid Mask is just as successful, if not more so, than its two predecessors.”
read full review ↗ - 85Denshattack!Jul 16, 2026 · Lorris Tabbone
“Denshattack! turns its risk-taking into a resounding success.”
read full review ↗ - 75Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Lorris Tabbone
“It’s not the radical overhaul we’d hoped for, but rather a glorified remaster that’s very well put together.”
read full review ↗ - 50Dark ScrollsJun 30, 2026 · Lorris Tabbone
“Dark Scrolls isn’t a disaster, far from it. Its fast-paced action, humour, quirky heroes and co-op mode make for a few enjoyable sessions, especially with a friend on the sofa. But the imprecise controls, confusing progression and overly repetitive gameplay prevent the game from becoming truly addictive.”
read full review ↗ - 85The DrifterJun 26, 2026 · Lorris Tabbone
“The Drifter is a fine demonstration of what a narrative adventure can still achieve when it knows where it’s going.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJun 17, 2026 · Mathieu Combellas
“The Adventure of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a wonderful surprise. Whilst many expected nothing more than a simple Zelda game in HD-2D, Team Asano has ultimately delivered an action RPG with a distinct identity of its own.”
read full review ↗ - 85Schrödinger's CallJun 15, 2026 · Charlène Tavares
“With superb production values—the only thing missing being a French translation—Schrödinger's Call is a very good visual novel.”
read full review ↗ - 85Mina the HollowerJun 12, 2026 · Lorris Tabbone
“Mina the Hollower is a genuine success, a retro game that doesn’t pander to retro nostalgia.”
read full review ↗ - 70The 7th Guest RemakeJun 11, 2026 · Charlène Tavares
“The 7th Guest Remake remains a great choice for fans of puzzle games and mysteries to solve.”
read full review ↗ - 80007 First LightJun 5, 2026
“Whilst the action sequences are a bit much, everything else is incredibly well crafted and will ensure you have a brilliant time discovering the origins of the most famous British spy of all time.”
read full review ↗ - 75LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightJun 2, 2026 · Charlène Tavares
“LEGO Batman: The Dark Knight’s Legacy goes all out on fan service, and it works.”
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