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 14 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 6 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.
- +22DARK SOULS™ IIIoutlet 100 · players 79 · Apr 2016
- -34A Hat in Timeoutlet 60 · players 94 · Jan 2020
- +21Call of Duty®: WWIIoutlet 70 · players 49 · Nov 2017
- +23Total War: WARHAMMERoutlet 90 · players 67 · Jun 2016
- +24Deus Ex: Mankind Dividedoutlet 90 · players 66 · Aug 2016
- +15DOOM Eternaloutlet 90 · players 76 · Mar 2020
- +13Just Cause™ 3outlet 80 · players 67 · Nov 2015
- -18American Truck Simulatoroutlet 70 · players 88 · Feb 2016
- -28Bright Memoryoutlet 60 · players 88 · Nov 2020
- -27ABZUoutlet 60 · players 88 · Aug 2016
Recent reviews (124 tracked)
- 90007 First LightJun 19, 2026 · James Varoutsos
“This is the James Bond game fans of the franchise have been waiting for. The most well-rounded, visually stunning and thematically engaging 007 game of the 21st century.”
read full review ↗ - 80Resident Evil VillageMay 11, 2021 · Adam Ghiggino
“At its best, Resident Evil Village is an intense, action-packed thrill-ride that also provides plenty of satisfying survival horror exploration and puzzling.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IVMay 8, 2021 · Andrew Cathie
“If you’re interested in RPGs or the Trails series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV is absolutely the game for you.”
read full review ↗ - 80Returnal™May 7, 2021 · Adam Ghiggino
“Returnal is definitely one of the best PlayStation 5 games you can buy right now, and will undoubtedly impress anybody who picks it up with the speed of its gameplay, quality of its detailed presentation and the fun haptics.”
read full review ↗ - 60Dungeon Defenders: AwakenedMay 5, 2021 · Joseph Rositano
“Dungeon Defenders: Awakened lacks a final polish to make it a truly great experience. The menu system is cumbersome, the solo experience gets repetitive due to lack of variety, the story is thin and there isn’t a lot that makes this entry stand out from previous games in the series.”
read full review ↗ - 90NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...Apr 29, 2021 · Adam Ghiggino
“NieR Replicant is a sticky one, alright.”
read full review ↗ - 60OUTRIDERSApr 28, 2021 · Andrew Cathie
“If you’re looking for a fun time looting and shooting, and don’t mind skimping a little on the trappings, than this is definitely worth giving a chance to.”
read full review ↗ - 90MONSTER HUNTER RISEApr 12, 2021 · Andrew Cathie
“Monster Hunter Rise is nothing short of a must have game, with the quality of life additions to traversal and movement elevating the experience.”
read full review ↗ - 90Loop HeroMar 12, 2021 · Andrew Cathie
“There is nothing else quite like it and beyond a couple of small quality of life issues, Loop Hero is an amazing experience and one you should absolutely get on board with.”
read full review ↗ - 70OlijaFeb 15, 2021 · Andrew Cathie
“The short length, relative lack of difficulty and couple of mechanical niggles stop it from being great, but if you’re looking for a new 2D action-adventure game, you won’t be disappointed.”
read full review ↗ - 80Persona® 5 StrikersFeb 11, 2021 · Andrew Cathie
“There are a couple of shortfalls, and the lack of a confidant system is a big hole to fill, but if you’re a fan of Persona, then Persona 5 Strikers is absolutely the game for you.”
read full review ↗ - 80Little Nightmares IIFeb 10, 2021 · Adam Ghiggino
“It’ll give you the willies in ways you might not expect, and ways that are hard to forget.”
read full review ↗ - 80CONTROL Ultimate EditionFeb 2, 2021 · Andrew Cathie
“Control Ultimate Edition on PS5 is the definitive console edition of the game so far. On top of the already fantastic story and mechanics, the addition of raytracing, and the exclusive DualSense support elevate it even further.”
read full review ↗ - 60The MediumJan 28, 2021 · Andrew Cathie
“If you’re after a new linear narrative adventure game set in a creepy world to play, you’ll likely enjoy The Medium, but if you’re hoping for a more involved experience, I’d suggest skipping it.”
read full review ↗ - 80Puyo Puyo™ Tetris® 2Jan 23, 2021 · Andrew Cathie
“Overall, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is a great puzzle game to fill your time with.”
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