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 82 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 17 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.
- +25Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoutlet 95 · players 70 · May 2020
- -23Rustoutlet 50 · players 73 · May 2018
- -36Doki Doki Literature Club!outlet 55 · players 91 · Feb 2018
- -38Totally Accurate Battle Simulatoroutlet 55 · players 93 · Nov 2021
- +42Total War: WARHAMMER IIIoutlet 90 · players 48 · Feb 2022
- +33Sid Meier’s Civilization® VIoutlet 90 · players 57 · Jan 2017
- +25Red Dead Redemption 2outlet 95 · players 70 · Nov 2019
- -40GRISoutlet 50 · players 90 · Mar 2019
- -37Kenshioutlet 50 · players 87 · Mar 2019
- +21Dreamsoutlet 100 · players 79 · Mar 2020
Recent reviews (758 tracked)
- 95Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“Onimusha is back and ready to claim the highest honors. Content, quality, fun – the full package is right here.”
read full review ↗ - 70CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERSAug 26, 2026
“Can a game that focuses on its story fail in that regard and still keep you glued to the screen for hours? Well... yes. Despite a flood of poorly executed cutscenes, this arcade-style football game manages to deliver a ton of pure fun.”
read full review ↗ - 75Corsair CoveAug 17, 2026
“Corsair Cove is an intriguing city-builder that combines the expansion of a pirate settlement on the cliffs with sea adventures. The game stands out for its nautical atmosphere, excellent soundtrack, and charming details.”
read full review ↗ - 70SAROSAug 17, 2026
“Although Housemarque decided to start fresh, the Finnish studio’s new game is essentially Returnal 2. Saros replicates most of its predecessor’s strengths and shortcomings, just dressed up in slightly more comfortable clothes.”
read full review ↗ - 90Splatoon RaidersAug 17, 2026
“Splatoon Raiders has ditched PvP in favor of single-player or co-op gameplay, and that’s definitely a good thing. I haven’t played a better shooter this year.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“A great remake of a great game. It doesn't ruin what was good, improves what needed fixing, and adds new content at the same time. It can be overly simplified at times, but it's still the best option for fans of pirate stories.”
read full review ↗ - 85Gothic 1 RemakeJun 15, 2026
“The time I spent playing the Gothic remake was — and I still find it hard to believe — an experience truly reminiscent of what shook my world 25 years ago. It’s not just about nostalgia — it’s about respect for the series from Alkimia.”
read full review ↗ - 90ZERO PARADES: For Dead SpiesMay 18, 2026
“Zero Parades is a worthy descendant of Disco Elysium’s tradition. Social awareness and artistry put into every word of narration, along with great voice acting, make Cascade’s journey to self-forgiveness a gripping and highly enjoyable experience.”
read full review ↗ - 85ScreamerMar 26, 2026
“Screamer is a one-of-a-kind game, I thought they don’t make racing games like this anymore. And here we are.”
read full review ↗ - 85MarathonMar 26, 2026
“Marathon is a very good shooter, but in the long run, it may paradoxically suffer from being limited to just one game mode.”
read full review ↗ - 85Esoteric EbbMar 26, 2026
“Following in the footsteps of Disco Elysium, this is another political and existential crisis presented as an RPG, though with its own distinctive style and satirical edge.”
read full review ↗ - 90Pokemon PokopiaMar 26, 2026
“Pokémon Pokopia is the best Pokémon game in years. It brilliantly combines addictive gameplay and interesting level design with the beloved franchise, creating a polished and fresh blend of several genres.”
read full review ↗ - 85REANIMALMar 6, 2026
“Reanimal easily surpasses Little Nightmares 3. Although the recently released game was perfectly fine, it was the Swedish developers who took a step forward, which proved necessary to keep the idea fresh and simply not boring.”
read full review ↗ - 85Resident Evil RequiemFeb 25, 2026
“Requiem is the quintessence of modern Resident Evil. In a single story, it combines first-person survival horror tension with unrestrained action presented from a third-person perspective. AAA game refined down to the last detail, but lacking in innovation.”
read full review ↗ - 90Nioh 3Feb 5, 2026
“Nioh 3 brings the formula developed by its predecessors to near perfection, and the open, yet not overly expansive, world is a great addition. The complex combat system, while requiring skill to use to its full potential, is one of the best in the genre.”
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