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 148 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 22 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.
- +51Call of Duty: Black Ops 4outlet 95 · players 44 · Oct 2018
- +34Pokemon Swordoutlet 88 · players 54 · Nov 2019
- +29Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 88 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- +37Evolveoutlet 85 · players 48 · Feb 2015
- +23Gears of War 4outlet 93 · players 70 · Oct 2016
- +33Pokemon Shieldoutlet 88 · players 55 · Nov 2019
- +34EA Sports College Football 26outlet 85 · players 51 · Jul 2025
- +23Forza Motorsport 5outlet 88 · players 65 · Nov 2013
- +33No Man's Skyoutlet 75 · players 42 · Aug 2016
- +35Battlefield™ 2042outlet 70 · players 35 · Nov 2021
Recent reviews (1892 tracked)
- 70The Blood of DawnwalkerAug 31, 2026
“Despite my mechanical gripes, I remained invested in Coen’s story to the end. The final confrontation encapsulated the many decisions and paths I took and had me face their ramifications one after the other. I may have been unfazed by the time mechanic’s pressure, but the limitation did shape my adventure. The Blood of Dawnwalker shows that curating a massive RPG rather than pursuing every single quest holds immense potential. The ending made me realize that having all the time in the world would have prevented inner ambitions to finally come to broad daylight. ”
read full review ↗ - 85Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy executes familiar genre staples and delivers a moving story starring a charismatic pirate on what may be the most impactful and tragic adventure of her life. ”
read full review ↗ - 80STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“Developer Bit Reactor largely succeeds at what it sets out to do, and if you’re a fan of either Star Wars or XCOM it’s an easy recommendation, even if I wish the story had just a bit more juice. If you’re looking for a sci-fi tactics fix, Zero Company delivers the goods.”
read full review ↗ - 80Blood DungeonAug 24, 2026
“Blood Dungeon is a refreshing take on the genre Vampire Survivors popularized only four years ago, and it effectively establishes its own identity both with its art style and platformer-focused mentality. It is fun to play, whereas many of these games are ultimately fun to experience passively – a build to the point where you can put the controller down and watch chaos blaze across the screen. You can’t ever put the controller down in Blood Dungeon, and that’s why it’s so easy to spend your bones (if you haven’t already purchased everything) and jump right back in for another run.”
read full review ↗ - 68EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27Aug 14, 2026
“Adding features to a game is about more than simply making it different from last year; it should be about tweaking and improving upon previous years’ entries with the aim toward creating an unmissable experience. In Madden NFL 27, that can happen on the field itself via gameplay, but when it comes to being the coach/GM of a team or its superstar, it doesn’t fully deliver. ”
read full review ↗ - 85MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 12, 2026
“A fighting game's impact is difficult to determine at launch due to balancing updates and the community's approach to it. Given the package Arc has delivered here, though, Marvel Tōkon is a more than worthy successor to Marvel vs. Capcom and Dragon Ball FighterZ. I believe it has the potential to become a fighting game mainstay for years to come.”
read full review ↗ - 60Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026 · Wesley LeBlanc
“The final act of Beast of Reincarnation, with its telegraphed revelations and color-by-numbers moments, left me feeling… nothing.”
read full review ↗ - 90Big WalkAug 3, 2026
“In the nine hours it took my crew of three to see the end of Big Walk, though, it felt like we had made a real journey together. We laughed a lot and came up with many absurd puzzle solutions that still somehow worked. Big Walk's excellent finale effectively brought the message home: more than anything, this was our shared walk.”
read full review ↗ - 85Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 23, 2026
“The core game shows its age in some notable ways, but there’s no mistaking the magic that made this formula work all those years ago is still very much intact. ”
read full review ↗ - 88The Incident at Galley HouseJul 21, 2026
“The Incident at Galley House constantly made me reevaluate my theories and approach, and several big twists spurred my search for answers throughout many late-night sessions. Sadly, I found the conclusion to be a mixed bag. The story purposely withholds the biggest explanation I’d been searching for while still offering enough significant ancillary explanations to avoid falling completely flat. It’s an artistic choice that may resonate with some, but after so many hours of searching and concocting numerous wild theories, I wanted a more concrete answer than what the game provides. Still, I had a blast figuring out the fates of these doomed souls, and I’d wager any puzzle or adventure game fan will too. ”
read full review ↗ - 88Splatoon RaidersJul 21, 2026
“Though Splatoon’s single-player content has always been underappreciated, Splatoon Raiders makes it impossible to ignore, shining a bright light on the series’ oft-slept-on side.”
read full review ↗ - 88The Incident at Galley HouseJul 21, 2026 · Marcus Stewart
“The Incident at Galley House constantly made me reevaluate my theories and approach, and several big twists spurred my search for answers throughout many late-night sessions. Sadly, I found the conclusion to be a mixed bag.”
read full review ↗ - 83Heave Ho 2Jul 16, 2026 · Charles Harte
“I have a soft spot for goofy physics-based co-op games in general, but Heave Ho 2 was a hit no matter who I put it in front of. Its wacky exterior is supported by a solid core of great controls and smart level design. Not all of its gambles pay off, but I'm fine accepting a little jank in an otherwise jolly experience.”
read full review ↗ - 85Denshattack!Jul 15, 2026 · Kyle Hilliard
“Denshattack is weird as hell, and it leans into its strange premise with earned confidence, constantly building and layering on its ideas throughout.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Mermaid MaskJul 14, 2026
“The Mermaid Mask is the best Detective Grimoire adventure yet. Its art, music, voice cast, and puzzle design are all worthy of praise, but they're held together by a great story and a fun script, complete with all the quips and twists I've come to expect from SFB's mystery series. I spent my entire playthrough engrossed and engaged, and I hope the development team gets to make plenty more sequels.”
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