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 51 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 15 times.
Computed 26m 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.
- +23No Man's Skyoutlet 65 · players 42 · Sep 2016
- +42Wo Long: Fallen Dynastyoutlet 90 · players 48 · Mar 2023
- +45DYNASTY WARRIORS 9outlet 75 · players 30 · Feb 2018
- +21Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 85 · players 64 · Apr 2024
- +27Street Fighter Voutlet 85 · players 58 · Feb 2016
- +22STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™outlet 85 · players 63 · May 2023
- +21PAYDAY 3outlet 75 · players 54 · Oct 2023
- +24Deus Ex: Mankind Dividedoutlet 90 · players 66 · Aug 2016
- +20OUTRIDERSoutlet 75 · players 55 · Apr 2021
- +15DOOM Eternaloutlet 90 · players 76 · Mar 2020
Recent reviews (538 tracked)
- 85ZERO PARADES: For Dead SpiesMay 28, 2026 · Prans Dunn
“ZA/UM is back in style, and Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is here to show for it.”
read full review ↗ - 70Bubsy 4DMay 19, 2026 · Ben Sellwood
“Bubsy 4D has undeniably been built with one thing in mind, competitiveness.”
read full review ↗ - 93Esoteric EbbMar 19, 2026 · Prans Dunn
“Esoteric Ebb is a fascinating CRPG that is so well thought-out and executed that it easily sits in the pantheon of the “best of” in this genre.”
read full review ↗ - 94CairnFeb 25, 2026
“Cairn isn’t a game you breeze through, it’s a game you endure, one move at a time. It’s stressful and sometimes cruel, but that’s exactly where the climbs feel real. If you want an adventure that feels earned instead of scripted, Cairn delivers.”
read full review ↗ - 75DRAGON QUEST VII ReimaginedFeb 16, 2026
“Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a charming reimagining that trades challenge for a lot of polish and accessibility.”
read full review ↗ - 80Nioh 3Feb 5, 2026
“Engaging open world combat mixed with visually incredible storytelling drives this game forward. As a newbie to the series I was definitely overwhelmed by the multitude of menus, systems and options, and the guardian spirit element of the game definitely threw me off somewhat.”
read full review ↗ - 85DispatchNov 24, 2025
“Not every superhero wears capes or has superpowers, and Dispatch puts this axiom front and centre in an enjoyable and engaging narrative experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned LandApr 1, 2025 · Scarlet Bell
“Atelier Yumia is a game I've thoroughly enjoyed playing. Giving you an open world that's not too open, along with satisfying movement, combat, and crafting, it's a great game and one I can very much recommend.”
read full review ↗ - 68SlitterheadNov 20, 2024 · Prans Dunn
“Slitterhead is a bold and inventive addition to the action-horror genre, but it offers a flawed journey in its strange universe.”
read full review ↗ - 89El Paso, ElsewhereNov 16, 2024 · Ben Sellwood
“I'm a big fan of this game. It's just £15.99 and puts up more content, style, and attitude than some big-budget titles. I highly recommended it if you ever enjoyed Max Payne, just don't expect too much variety, it is after all, essentially a circular wave shooter with a badass gritty storyline.”
read full review ↗ - 85Dragon Age™: The VeilguardNov 12, 2024 · Prans Dunn
“Dragon Age is back with a new look and gameplay that works well if you stick to it; but Dragon Age: The Veilguard is above all a solid statement of BioWare’s return to form to make memorable single-player experiences.”
read full review ↗ - 68Unknown 9: AwakeningOct 23, 2024 · Prans Dunn
“Despite offering an original story and some interesting mechanics, Unknown 9: Awakening’s unpolished execution and derivative aspects keep it from fully realizing its ambitions.”
read full review ↗ - 95Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Oct 16, 2024 · Krista Noren
“Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 delivers exactly what it sought to. Smashing through hordes of enemies in masterfully crafted levels. Each and every detail feels intentional and thought out. Saber Interactive make perfect use of their Swarm Engine to deliver incredibly fun and satisfying encounters, many of which feel chaotic and yet manageable with the tools you’re given. It’s hard not to feel immersed in your role as a Space Marine when you’re slaughtering hordes of enemies, smashing small enemies into their allies, tearing limbs off bigger enemies and gutting them with it. Using well-timed grenades to eviscerate entire hordes. Truly every piece of the moment to moment gameplay is a joy to experience. And of course, Saber Interactive deserve praise for having virtually all cosmetic unlocks in the game be done so IN the game. A practice that is becoming increasingly uncommon.”
read full review ↗ - 78DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZEROOct 8, 2024 · Prans Dunn
“Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero marks a triumphant return of the Sparking!/Budokai Tenkaichi series with an expansive roster and immersive anime-like presentation that will delight fans of the series.”
read full review ↗ - 78Phoenix SpringsOct 7, 2024 · Prans Dunn
“Easily one of the most unique-looking games of the year, Phoenix Springs is an intriguing neo-noir adventure with classic point-and-click controls and a killer aesthetic.”
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