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 1 game where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.
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.
Recent reviews (69 tracked)
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- –WWE 2K25Mar 20, 2025
“If you can wait, I’d highly recommend waiting for it to inevitably go on sale before buying. But if you’re a hardcore WWE fan and need your wrestling kick right now, then I’d say it’s worth the full triple-A price.”
read full review ↗ - –PGA TOUR 2K25Feb 28, 2025
“There isn’t a whole lot to fault about the game, besides how the new method for upgrading your clubs is trying to fit an arcade peg in a simulation hole and winds up being more complicated than it really needs to be.”
read full review ↗ - –UndisputedOct 18, 2024 · Kevin Groves
“Once the freshness of having a new boxing game for the first time in years wears off, the community will start to pick apart the game in such a way that would make Bud Crawford proud. By exponentially increasing the number of players, the usual online exploits will be exposed, so it’s up to the developers to continue to tune the gameplay, add more fighters to the roster, and flesh out their career mode. For now, it’s an excellent start and a must-have for any die-hard boxing fan or casual that enjoys the sweet science.”
read full review ↗ - –EA SPORTS FC™ 25Oct 3, 2024 · Kevin Groves
“With the details of the game getting more nuanced, coupled with the advancement of artificial intelligence, EA should really explore scraping the marketing gimmicks and focus on their core mechanics and how they all function. At this point with very little competition in the football/soccer arena, EA doesn’t need catchy features like “HyperMotion” or “FC IQ” to move units. The brand, the licenses, and the modes are what bring people to EA FC 25 year on year. Next year, bring me EA FC 26: Back to Basics.”
read full review ↗ - –NBA 2K25Sep 24, 2024 · Kevin Scott
“Just as with NBA 2K24, the omnipresence of microtransactions within the MyCareer and MyTeam modes render the grind of improving your created player and assembling a team of top-tier cards especially frustrating for the no money spent crowd. The MyGM mode is lacking in direction and polish, failing to enhance the experience of helming a franchise in an engaging way.”
read full review ↗ - –New Star™ GPMar 21, 2024 · Matt Porter
“In the end, though, those little annoyances fade away when you’re in a tense battle for the lead, and when you cross the line after a win, they’re not in your mind at all. This game is arcade racing at its best, and while I know that’s not for everyone, there’s something truly nostalgic about this game while still feeling like a fresh take on the genre.”
read full review ↗ - –WWE 2K24Mar 7, 2024 · Josh Houtz
“I don't think there will ever be a perfect wrestling video game, but if you had to ask me which wrestling game in the last 20 years has come close, WWE 2K24 would be at the top of my list.”
read full review ↗ - –HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ 2 - TurbochargedOct 16, 2023 · Cory Dell
“Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged is an incredibly fun arcade racer that taps into childhood memories. While the Creature Rampage story and the game itself might be catered towards kids, adults will have a blast boosting across the unique tracks. Elimination Mode should be a party-pleaser, and when crazy challenging tracks are bountifully available then full online lobbies battling it out seems like it will be a great time. Completing the entire story portion of the game took me roughly 12 hours and that was without completing every Unleashed Goal or even every race. If you attempt to completed all Unleashed goals as well as the challenges, it looks like you can easily sink 15-20 total hours into the offline story mode. No matter how you play, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 is a blast and worth a look if you're a fan of the genre or just want something different in your rotation.”
read full review ↗ - –Legend BowlAug 18, 2023 · Josh Houtz
“It's not perfect, but in a day and age when so many games are trying to push the boundaries, Legend Bowl's simplistic visual approach and heavy intent on gameplay is a treat. Give Legend Bowl a chance, you won't be disappointed.”
read full review ↗ - –AEW: Fight ForeverJun 28, 2023 · Josh Houtz
“AEW Fight Forever is a winner, and I'm excited to see what THQ and Yuke's have up their sleeves in the coming months.”
read full review ↗ - –Super Mega Baseball™ 4Jun 9, 2023 · Kevin Scott
“That being said, Super Mega Baseball 4 is another worthy entry in a series that offers a wacky yet surprisingly realistic and rewarding alternative to MLB The Show's more polished recreation of baseball's players and stadiums. The new legends in the game are a fun cross section from different eras of the sport's history that mix well with game's fictional roster of players, who come complete with their own distinct appearance, personalities, and traits. There's an impressive array of ways to play, whether you prefer to play versus the game's AI or against others online. The game's "ego" or difficulty allows you to fine-tune every facet of the sport precisely to ensure that you're finding an adequate challenge when facing the CPU or online opponents.”
read full review ↗ - –EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR™Apr 10, 2023 · Robert Kollars
“All that being said, the moment I stepped up to Tea Olive at Augusta National, placed a tee into the ground, and stood back to consume the world that EA had created, it justified the price of admission for me.”
read full review ↗ - –Need for Speed™ UnboundDec 9, 2022 · Robert Kollars
“Criterion has delivered another outstanding experience with Need for Speed Unbound, and while it's not shocking that Criterion has made a good game, it is nice to remember that they're still capable of ripping off a banger, and the same goes for NFS now having another entry that's worthy of the lineage. From the unique art style to the fantastic racing, Need for Speed Unbound is a racing game that feels authentic and sticky enough to stay relevant through the winter.”
read full review ↗ - –Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime SpeedwayOct 24, 2022 · Robert Kollars
“NKR3 may not be on the same level as some of the kart-racing juggernauts like Mario Kart, but Slime Speedway offers a fun experience, especially online, and one that people of all skill sets can enjoy. It just may take those with a bit more background in this genre to find a true challenge.”
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