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 178 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 66 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.
- +412XKOoutlet 90 · players 49 · Jan 2026
- +35Battlefield™ 2042outlet 70 · players 35 · Nov 2021
- +32No Man's Skyoutlet 80 · players 48 · Aug 2016
- +29EA Sports College Football 26outlet 80 · players 51 · Jul 2025
- +36Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 100 · players 64 · Mar 2024
- +33Starfieldoutlet 100 · players 68 · Aug 2023
- +24MLB The Show 24outlet 80 · players 56 · Mar 2024
- -17War Thunderoutlet 70 · players 87 · Dec 2013
- -18Dying Lightoutlet 70 · players 88 · Feb 2015
- +27Far Cry® 5outlet 90 · players 63 · Mar 2018
Recent reviews (1560 tracked)
- 80Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“Though fairly standard in some ways, at its core, Onimusha: Way of the Sword delivers incredible, best-in-class swordfighting combat, making for an overall package that is well worth the long time that series fans have been waiting for it.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Blood of DawnwalkerAug 31, 2026
“The Blood of Dawnwalker is a fascinating action-RPG, where every choice to save Coen’s family feels rightly consequential.”
read full review ↗ - 70Mafia: Definitive EditionAug 28, 2026 · Varun Karunakar
“Mafia: Definitive Edition's native PS5 version is the best way to experience Hangar 13's remake, thanks to improved visuals and performance.”
read full review ↗ - 90Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 27, 2026 · Shubhankar Parijat
“Part-Uncharted and part-Assassin's Creed, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an absolutely fantastic adventure. With excellent combat, bombastic set pieces, great characters, compelling storytelling, and great central mysteries, this might be the best entry in a franchise that can seemingly do no wrong.”
read full review ↗ - 90Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“Part-Uncharted and part-Assassin’s Creed, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an absolutely fantastic adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Sinking City 2Aug 18, 2026 · Varun Karunakar
“The Sinking City 2 eschews its predecessor's investigative chops to present a more straightforward trek through a semi-open world flooded with things to discover and horrors to witness. This works well with a solid premise and compelling characters, making Arkham a Sinking City that feels dangerous while remaining mysterious enough to warrant further exploration.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026 · Rashid Sayed
“Mortal Shell 2 is an excellent Soulslike that meaningfully expands on the original with engaging exploration, satisfying combat and progression mechanics.”
read full review ↗ - 80DuskfadeAug 17, 2026 · Joelle Daniels
“We don't quite get as many family-friendly games as we used to, which makes Duskfade a breath of fresh air thanks to its visuals, storytelling, and engaging platforming, despite its otherwise-shallow combat.”
read full review ↗ - 80DuskfadeAug 17, 2026
“We don’t quite get as many family-friendly games as we used to, which makes Duskfade a breath of fresh air thanks to its visuals, storytelling, and engaging platforming, despite its otherwise-shallow combat.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026
“Cold Symmetry delivers a confident sequel in Mortal Shell 2 with rewarding exploration, engaging combat and focused progression, despite some rough edges.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026
“The Sinking City 2 eschews its predecessor’s investigative chops to present a more straightforward trek through a semi-open world flooded with things to discover and horrors to witness.”
read full review ↗ - 70EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27Aug 14, 2026
“Madden NFL 27 brings a flashy update to its Franchise mode, which struggles to overshadow the limited updates elsewhere and the heavy implementation of new microtransactions.”
read full review ↗ - 70Hell Let Loose: VietnamAug 13, 2026
“Hell Let Loose: Vietnam isn't so much a worthy successor to Expression Games' breakout 2021 title as an intriguing foundation to build on. Because even if you're a fan of more methodical, competitive madness, it has a long way to go in terms of polish.”
read full review ↗ - 70Hell Let Loose: VietnamAug 13, 2026 · Ravi Sinha
“Hell Let Loose: Vietnam isn't so much a worthy successor to Expression Games' breakout 2021 title as an intriguing foundation to build on. Because even if you're a fan of more methodical, competitive madness, it has a long way to go in terms of polish.”
read full review ↗ - 70Agent 64: Spies Never DieAug 12, 2026 · Ravi Sinha
“Even if it expects fond memories of GoldenEye 007 to get players on board, Agent 64 offers a solid, if unremarkable, retro experience with a strong amount of content.”
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