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 65 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 19 times.
Computed 49m 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.
- +31Red Dead Redemption 2outlet 100 · players 69 · Nov 2019
- +35Battlefield™ 2042outlet 70 · players 35 · Nov 2021
- +32Total War: WARHAMMER IIIoutlet 90 · players 59 · Feb 2022
- +24Battlefield™ 6outlet 90 · players 66 · Oct 2025
- +18Cyberpunk 2077outlet 90 · players 72 · Dec 2020
- +33Call of Duty®: WWIIoutlet 90 · players 57 · Nov 2017
- -28Stellar Blade™outlet 60 · players 88 · Jun 2025
- -18Dying Lightoutlet 70 · players 88 · Jan 2015
- +23Warhammer 40,000: Darktideoutlet 70 · players 47 · Dec 2022
- +21Lost Arkoutlet 90 · players 69 · Feb 2022
Recent reviews (549 tracked)
- 80STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“Star Wars Zero Company is a worthy addition to the canon of great Star Wars videogames. While its tactical battles could serve to be more complex and varied, the triple-A polish enhances a thrilling narrative that’s begging to be replayed again and again.”
read full review ↗ - 70Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026
“Mortal Shell 2 clearly tries to imitate the success of Elden Ring's open world, yet falls drastically short, with a map that can be frustrating to navigate. However, the combat and shell system are where the game shines, offering an enjoyable experience that's sure to give you that Soulslike thrill.”
read full review ↗ - 80Beast of ReincarnationAug 14, 2026 · Quinn Collins
“Despite a slow start, Beast of Reincarnation provides a hardcore post-apocalyptic JRPG experience wrapped in a well-woven narrative of memory and connection set to a stellar soundtrack and great art design.”
read full review ↗ - 80Hell Let Loose: VietnamAug 12, 2026
“Not one for the faint of heart, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a challenging FPS game that demands total teamwork at a minimum. Those who can get past a steep learning curve will find a lot to love here; it's a beautifully brutal game with a sky-high skill ceiling.”
read full review ↗ - 90IRON NEST: Heavy Turret SimulatorAug 7, 2026
“Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator is a claustrophobic 9 to 5 where loading 12-foot explosive rounds and triangulating enemy artillery becomes second nature. It also has the best notepad in all of gaming.”
read full review ↗ - 100Big WalkAug 4, 2026
“Big Walk is a triumph. It's a wonderful exercise in hanging out with your mates and getting those grey cells working at the same time, all wrapped up in a quirky and beautiful environment. It facilitates conversation, slapstick, and having a bit of a sit-down in between things.”
read full review ↗ - 80Company of Heroes 3: Final StandJul 29, 2026
“Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand crystallizes the game's best bits into bite-sized chunks of action. A great side-piece to the grand campaigns and skirmishes of the main game - this could be my lunchtime go-to going forward.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 13, 2026 · Paul Kelly
“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced improves what was already the best AC game ever. Come for the fancy updated visuals, stay for the best pirate adventure you could possibly hope for.”
read full review ↗ - 80007 First LightMay 26, 2026 · Paul Kelly
“While it doesn't pull up any roots, 007: First Light is a beautiful, cinematic action game that makes clever use of the IO formula. From the performance of Patrick Gibson to the iconic score, this is a game that tells a new story and basks in nostalgia in equal measure, giving James Bond a fresh angle in the process.”
read full review ↗ - 80ZERO PARADES: For Dead SpiesMay 18, 2026 · Lauren Bergin
“While Zero Parades: For Dead Spies does feel like a spiritual sequel to Disco Elysium, its narrator doesn't quite have the same spark as its predecessor. Given that she whispers in your ear for the entire game, her rough-and-ready accent quickly becomes droning, with skill voices melding into one instead of being unique, exciting personalities. Thankfully, both the dramatic encounters and Exert systems make up for some of the game's less interesting moments, breaking up the text's monotony while raising the stakes. Zero Parades, in many ways, feels even more TTRPG than Disco Elysium, and in my book, that's a win.”
read full review ↗ - 80ZERO PARADES: For Dead SpiesMay 18, 2026
“While Zero Parades: For Dead Spies does feel like a spiritual sequel to Disco Elysium, its narrator doesn’t quite have the same spark as its predecessor. Given that she whispers in your ear for the entire game, her rough-and-ready accent quickly becomes droning, with skill voices melding into one instead of being unique, exciting personalities. Thankfully, both the dramatic encounters and Exert systems make up for some of the game’s less interesting moments, breaking up the text’s monotony while raising the stakes. Zero Parades, in many ways, feels even more TTRPG than Disco Elysium, and in my book, that’s a win.”
read full review ↗ - 90Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026 · Aaron Down
“Boasting a gorgeous map that's filled with delights, slick racing, and some incredible single and multiplayer events, Forza Horizon 6 has, for the most part, iterated for the better. Though lacking vehicle customization holds it back, it is a near-perfect celebration not only of Japanese racing culture, but racing itself that espouses the joy of being behind the wheel. It's a highly polished jack-of-all-trades fiesta, and very nearly a master of all.”
read full review ↗ - 90MOUSE: P.I. For HireApr 23, 2026 · Paul Kelly
“Mouse P.I. For Hire takes every noir trope and turns it into something new. A monochrome shooter with a delicious mystery at its core, the varied locales and wonderful voice cast make this one of the best games I've played all year.”
read full review ↗ - 90MOUSE: P.I. For HireApr 23, 2026
“Mouse P.I. For Hire takes every noir trope and turns it into something new. A monochrome shooter with a delicious mystery at its core, the varied locales and wonderful voice cast make this one of the best games I've played all year.”
read full review ↗ - 80PRAGMATAApr 17, 2026 · Tom Hopkins
“Pragmata is a truly unique and wonderful third-person shooter. It's a throwback to linear action games of old, and thankfully its undercooked story isn't enough to diminish the quality of the brilliant hacking focused action.”
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