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 73 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 17 times.
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.
- -52Terrariaoutlet 40 · players 93 · Nov 2014
- +31Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 90 · players 59 · Dec 2015
- -32Human Fall Flatoutlet 50 · players 82 · May 2017
- +34FOR HONOR™outlet 80 · players 46 · Mar 2017
- -38Goat Simulatoroutlet 40 · players 78 · Apr 2015
- +28Fallout 4outlet 100 · players 72 · Nov 2015
- +34Batman™: Arkham Knightoutlet 100 · players 66 · Jul 2015
- -42Bendy and the Ink Machineoutlet 30 · players 72 · Nov 2018
- -40Hello Neighboroutlet 30 · players 70 · Dec 2017
- +50Assassin's Creed® III Remasteredoutlet 90 · players 40 · Apr 2019
Recent reviews (530 tracked)
- 100Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026 · Sean Carey
“Forza Horizon 6 is the series at its best, combining meaningful progression with the franchise's strongest open world yet.”
read full review ↗ - 100Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026
“Forza Horizon 6 is the series at its best, combining meaningful progression with the franchise's strongest open world yet. Japan is stunning and filled with interesting things, and it's an absolute joy to explore. The Wristband system makes progression feel rewarding again, and the approachable arcade racing remains as satisfying and compelling as ever. Playground Games has delivered its best Forza Horizon experience to date.”
read full review ↗ - 90Super Meat Boy 3DMar 31, 2026
“It's a little late to the party, but Super Meat Boy 3D represents the most seamless jump from 2D to 3D ever achieved by a mascot platformer (even if Meat Boy himself is kind of an anti-mascot). Series fans will find adapting to the game's new axis effortless, while newcomers will find a brutal, yet rewarding 3D platformer ahead of them. I loved every moment of my time with Super Meat Boy 3D, and I can't recommend it enough.”
read full review ↗ - 80Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionMar 13, 2026 · Lee Brady
“Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection proves itself to be one of the finest JRPGs around. Small quibbles about its writing and combat aside, you'll find few games out there can match its quality. Just don't try to rush it. Enjoy it over a few months' worth of shorter gaming sessions — you'll soon find it comfortably becoming one of your favorites.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Outer Worlds 2Oct 23, 2025
“The Outer Worlds 2 is a glorious outing that provides some of the best RPG mechanics that I have experienced in a while. Its world, exploration, and combat are perfectly executed, providing a sequel fans will be overjoyed to sink their time into. While it has a few flaws in terms of story and companion depth, you'll find few RPGs that deliver such a robust and addictive experience.”
read full review ↗ - 90NINJA GAIDEN 4Oct 21, 2025 · Lee Brady
“We can call it now — Ninja Gaiden 4 is the best action game of 2025. Brutal, rewarding, beautifully presented; it's a return Ninja Gaiden fans could once only dream of.”
read full review ↗ - 90NINJA GAIDEN 4Oct 21, 2025
“We can call it now — Ninja Gaiden 4 is the best action game of 2025. Brutal, rewarding, beautifully presented; it's a return Ninja Gaiden fans could once only dream of. While it disappoints in a few places (mainly with its level variety and story), you'll find few action games have ever delivered gameplay as refined and cathartic as Ninja Gaiden 4.”
read full review ↗ - 70KeeperOct 17, 2025
“Overall, Keeper is a pretty uneven experience. The first act doesn't offer much in terms of excitement beyond the initial wow factor of its gorgeous environments that are teeming with life and interesting vistas. Things pick up in the second and third acts, but Keeper takes a little too long to get to the good stuff. Outside of the basic puzzles and a short platforming section, the first few hours could have done with a little more to keep the player interested. That said, for those who do manage to stick with Keeper, you will be rewarded.”
read full review ↗ - 100DOOM: The Dark AgesMay 9, 2025 · Tom West
“With fresh additions like the Shield Saw, Atlan, and Cyberdragon, there is a ton of variety to keep you engaged and hooked to the very end. Another fantastic win for Xbox and Bethesda.”
read full review ↗ - 60South of MidnightApr 3, 2025 · Sean Carey
“Despite its fantastic visuals, superb voice acting, and a gorgeous, intriguing world filled with character and charm, South of Midnight sadly falls flat. A lack of variety in enemy types and some dull combat make combat encounters tedious and frustrating towards the end, whereas the story, which starts off so promising, ultimately gets lost in the hollers along the way.”
read full review ↗ - 60South of MidnightApr 3, 2025
“Despite its fantastic visuals, superb voice acting, and a gorgeous, intriguing world filled with character and charm, South of Midnight sadly falls flat. A lack of variety in enemy types and some dull combat make combat encounters tedious and frustrating towards the end, whereas the story, which starts off so promising, ultimately gets lost in the hollers along the way.”
read full review ↗ - 90AvowedFeb 13, 2025 · Heidi Nicholas
“The result of all this is that I’m pretty much obsessed with Avowed. After overinflated maps, exploration without reward, and other frustrations encountered in the last few years, Avowed feels like a dream to play. It fully embraces the fantasy elements for a wonderfully old-school RPG, and I can’t wait to keep playing.”
read full review ↗ - 90AvowedFeb 13, 2025
“The result of all this is that I’m pretty much obsessed with Avowed. After overinflated maps, exploration without reward, and other frustrations encountered in the last few years, Avowed feels like a dream to play. It fully embraces the fantasy elements for a wonderfully old-school RPG, and I can’t wait to keep playing.”
read full review ↗ - 80Sniper Elite: ResistanceJan 27, 2025 · Sean Carey
“Resistance is still a fantastic game that gives the player so much choice and freedom. Each campaign level has been expertly designed to offer as much fun and replayability as possible, and the long-range sniping the series is famous for just never gets old, thanks to that gloriously gory X-ray kill cam.”
read full review ↗ - 100Indiana Jones and the Great CircleDec 12, 2024 · Tom West
“Machine Games' "adventure-action" game is one of the most alluring experiences on Xbox and delivers one of the best games of the year.”
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