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 30 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 12 times.
Computed 4m 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.
- +34Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 95 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +37Total War: WARHAMMER IIIoutlet 85 · players 48 · Mar 2022
- -16Dying Lightoutlet 72 · players 88 · Feb 2015
- -16Pikmin 4outlet 75 · players 92 · Aug 2023
- -20Where Winds Meetoutlet 60 · players 81 · Dec 2025
- +22Cyberpunk 2077outlet 90 · players 68 · Jan 2021
- +31Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 95 · players 64 · Mar 2024
- +31Warhammer 40,000: Darktideoutlet 75 · players 44 · Jan 2023
- -16Resident Evil Requiemoutlet 75 · players 91 · Feb 2026
- -16Green Helloutlet 70 · players 86 · Sep 2019
Recent reviews (347 tracked)
- 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · George Yang
“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced does a fantastic job bringing one of the best pirate games to the modern age.”
read full review ↗ - 85Star FoxJun 29, 2026
“Star Fox should have been given the tag “Definitive Edition” because there is no better way to play Star Fox 64’s campaign than this. While it has its issues, especially in the multiplayer space, Star Fox isn’t just the best way to play through this adventure. Despite its flaws, it’s the best entry in the entire 23-year history of Star Fox. The question isn’t really “Should I buy this?” The question which can only be asked of a Star Fox fan is, “Why haven’t I bought it already?” ”
read full review ↗ - 80The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJun 17, 2026 · Jason Fanelli
“I'm not swimming in new waters here by any stretch of the imagination, but The Adventures of Elliot efficiently replicates those 2D adventures of yesteryear.”
read full review ↗ - 80Terrinoth®: Heroes of DescentJun 16, 2026 · Chris Saxon
“Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent is a great CRPG. It's not without its flaws, but no game is.”
read full review ↗ - 70World of Tanks: HEATJun 11, 2026
“World of Tanks: Heat is a solid entry in the WoT franchise. The free-to-play model with premium paid options is a great way to bring new players into the fold and won’t risk pricing people out by costing an arm and a leg just to get started.”
read full review ↗ - 80007 First LightMay 27, 2026 · Joseph Bradford
“It’s a stellar single player adventure that, if you’re a Bond fan, is well worth the price of admission. IOI have lovingly recreated this iconic character and the world he inhabits, and while it’s not perfect, it certainly ranks among the best in the franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 85Invincible VSApr 30, 2026 · Josh Harmon
“Invincible VS is an easy game to pick up and fall in love with. I believe it has the chance to have some staying power within the ranks of the fighting game scene. With the fan following behind the comics and animated series, there is no reason why it cannot hold its own and stick around for a while. Throw in a lower-than-normal price point and smaller install size in comparison to other fighting games, Invincible VS is just more friendly to players overall.”
read full review ↗ - 85Invincible VSApr 30, 2026
“Invincible VS is an easy game to pick up and fall in love with. I believe it has the chance to have some staying power within the ranks of the fighting game scene. With the fan following behind the comics and animated series, there is no reason why it cannot hold its own and stick around for a while. Throw in a lower-than-normal price point and smaller install size in comparison to other fighting games, Invincible VS is just more friendly to players overall. ”
read full review ↗ - 75Last FlagApr 25, 2026
“You don’t have to be a big Arena Shooter fan—or have a childhood full of campfire Capture The Flag—to find something to enjoy. If you give Last Flag a little time and meet it on its own terms, there’s a really fun, chaotic rhythm to it that starts to click. It’s weird, it’s loud, it doesn’t always go the way you want it to—but when it works, Last Flag hits in a way that’s hard to replicate anywhere else.”
read full review ↗ - 85SAROSApr 23, 2026
“Saros is basically a sequel to Returnal in all but name. By building on the mechanics of its previous work, Housemarque has made Saros an even better roguelike and bullet-hell experience. It’s slick, powerful, and devilish in all the right places. The story wanes partway through, sometimes putting me on the verge of sleep, but masterful character performances from the main cast keep the sun from setting too early, and calling it a night. ”
read full review ↗ - 90PRAGMATAApr 13, 2026 · Jason Fanelli
“The dynamic between Hugh and Diana, the combat, and the Cradle's explorer-friendly layout all combine into a fantastic gaming experience. Capcom continues to cook, and I am so happy with the results, I may just draw a picture.”
read full review ↗ - 80MarathonApr 7, 2026
“The grind was real for me, but it was not an uphill battle; it was more of a goal I wanted to reach and keep going toward. Perhaps that is actually what Bungie was after here with Marathon. When you reach the end, and you’ve completed an insane amount of runs, you get the true feeling of running through a marathon.”
read full review ↗ - 80Pokemon PokopiaMar 25, 2026
“I’m absolutely enamored with Pokopia. Its issues aside, this is a giant step forward in the cozy game genre. In fact, even though it’s only March, I’m already predicting this to be a serious contender for Best Family Game at The Game Awards in December. With 30+ hours in-game already, Pokopia has its claws in so deep that I don’t see any reason why it can’t be my next game to hit several hundred hours. I’ve got 5 towns to build or rebuild. I’ve got more secrets to learn and Pokémon to find. Pokopia will be at the tippy top of my list for quite some time.”
read full review ↗ - 90Crimson Desert EnhancedMar 18, 2026
“Yet, as I sit here writing this review, I can’t help but be awed by what Pearl Abyss has built. It is a game that will push forward open-world design much like the games it was inspired by did in their day. Its combat will be the benchmark for many players moving forward, and its visuals are among the best on PC to date, full stop. I can confidently say that Crimson Desert is a modern masterpiece, despite its shortcomings.”
read full review ↗ - 75Resident Evil RequiemFeb 25, 2026 · Alessandro Fillari
“While the best of both worlds approach largely works, offering immersive, atmospheric horror with Grace's storyline and spectacle and tense action with Leon, Requiem ultimately presents an uneven, not fully realized campaign that runs its course sooner than expected. Hopefully, with many of the long-running storylines finally being put to rest, the new foundations set by Requiem offer a new path forward for the series, presenting a clearer vision of what comes next.”
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