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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.

Alignment (40%)

Decoded accuracy (30%)

Player-side (30%)

Controversy record: on 182 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 69 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.

Recent reviews (1411 tracked)

80
Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Andrew Stretch
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a mystery from step one, filled with entertaining but not particularly difficult puzzles. It's a story worth experiencing.”
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90
STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026 · Austin Suther
“Star Wars Zero Company is an excellent tactics game, with strong core mechanics and plenty of customization on offer. Set near the end of the Clone Wars, its story is exciting, and the cast of characters feels complex and real.”
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80
Blood DungeonAug 24, 2026 · Austin Suther
“Blood Dungeon marries the gameplay of Spelunky and Vampire Survivors, resulting in a chaotic concoction. It's wacky and a bit outrageous, but if you're able to relish in the chaos, you'll be rewarded with an addicting experience with plenty of new things to constantly throw your way.”
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45
Wild Blue SkiesAug 13, 2026 · Austin Suther
“Wild Blue Skies falls way short of the mark, making every attempt capture Star Fox 64's spirit without taking any risk to be original in its own right.”
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65
Agent 64: Spies Never DieAug 10, 2026 · Austin Suther
“Agent 64 manages to capture some of the charm from GoldenEye 007, including gunplay that feels right at home on mouse and keyboard. Still, there are some rough edges that detract from the experience, including boring story objectives and poor multiplayer map design.”
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60
Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026 · Isaac Todd
“Alright combat and the occasional pretty maps aren't enough to make up for wooden characters and a lack of variety.”
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85
Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 27, 2026 · Andrew Stretch
“Halo: Campaign Evolved looks great and runs well taking the story we've loved for 25 years and giving it some modern gameplay upgrades. Bonus Missions are a fun expansion, but the lack of multiplayer is a bit strange...”
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80
Avatar Legends: The Fighting GameJul 22, 2026 · Austin Suther
“Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is not just a good, well, fighting game, it's the best Avatar game to be released. With options for newcomers to acclimate themselves and plenty of depth for experienced players, the only significant downside is the underwhelming story mode.”
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90
The Incident at Galley HouseJul 20, 2026 · Andrew Stretch
“The Incident At Galley House is a fantastic murder mystery wrapped up in a unique storytelling style. Uncover the puzzle through context clues and deduction, just make sure you're entering the right information for a scene you want to see!”
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70
Moss: The Forgotten Relic Jul 14, 2026 · William Worrall
“Moss: The Forgotten Relic is a fantastic fantasy adventure, with some truly beautiful visuals and endearing characters. The first half of the release might drag it down a bit, but with things picking up after a couple of hours, this is a tale well-worth your time.”
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90
EA SPORTS™ College Football 27Jul 6, 2026 · Erren Van Duine
“College Football 27 adds a whole lot of customization for the new year. From Road to Glory, to Dynasty mode, and even regular Play Now matches, there's something new for everyone despite a few technical hitches here and there.”
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90
The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All TimeMay 28, 2026 · Andrew Stretch
“The Remake Of The End Of The Greatest RPG Of All Time is a fun escape room that merges discovery with combat like puzzles and a fun meta element. I do wish some puzzles had been a bit harder to guess, so I wouldn't have strayed too far though.”
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100
Mina the HollowerMay 27, 2026 · Austin Suther
“Mina the Hollower is a triumphant return for Yacht Club Games, creating one of the greatest retro throwbacks of all time. With its unique burrowing mechanic and challenging combat, this is nothing short of a grand adventure. Its most glaring flaw is that it ends, but at least I can continue playing with plenty of post-game content.”
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65
Echo Generation 2May 27, 2026 · Andrew Stretch
“Echo Generation 2 is a fun deckbuilding game with a unique approach to multiple protagonists and a number of deep story driven worlds. Unfortunately for all of the phenomenal setup, the back half of the game doesn't stick the landing, instead rushing into an Act 3 that's a simple battle gauntlet.”
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40
Rugrats: Retro Rewind CollectionMay 21, 2026 · William Worrall
“Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection brings together seven games, with about 2 games worth playing included. Even if you're a long-time fan, you'd be better off tracking down the originals.”
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How this trust score was computed

Outlet vs. players

Biggest disagreements with players

Recent reviews (1411 tracked)