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 4 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 2 times.
Computed 5m 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.
- -41Bright Memory: Infiniteoutlet 45 · players 86 · Jul 2022
- +22Demon Turfoutlet 88 · players 66 · Nov 2021
- +26Punch Cluboutlet 100 · players 74 · Jan 2016
- -15BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTEoutlet 75 · players 90 · Oct 2020
- +23Project Highriseoutlet 100 · players 77 · Sep 2016
- -28Adiosoutlet 64 · players 92 · Mar 2021
- +15Gordian Questoutlet 90 · players 75 · Jun 2022
- -22Gal*Gun: Double Peaceoutlet 68 · players 90 · Aug 2016
- -23Anarcuteoutlet 67 · players 90 · Jul 2016
- -33Stranger of Sword Cityoutlet 40 · players 73 · Oct 2016
Recent reviews (116 tracked)
- 82Turnip MountainJul 30, 2026 · Shaun Joy
“Turnip Mountain is a solid platformer-like focusing on a handhold system, which keeps a great pace and seems to be screaming for speedrunners to challenge it, despite a couple of hiccups”
read full review ↗ - 97Ground ZeroJun 6, 2026 · Shaun Joy
“Anyone who wants to experience the original Resident Evil 2 and other survival horror of the PS1/PS2 era in a different package will want to stop what they are doing and pick up Ground Zero.”
read full review ↗ - 91Crow CountryMay 9, 2024 · Shaun Joy
“The nostalgia that Crow Country brings forward is purposeful and effective, while keeping a strong atmosphere and a challenge for those who love the survival Horror genre. A few missteps can't keep this game from becoming one you'll want to replay right away.”
read full review ↗ - 91Death of a WishApr 20, 2024 · Shaun Joy
“Death of a Wish's combat is fantastically design on all fronts, and will leave an impact on you thanks to its strong set pieces. It's something different and yet familiar, and is something you need to put in your library.”
read full review ↗ - 80Berserk BoyMar 6, 2024 · Shaun Joy
“A platforming game that takes advantage of power forms and movement to give the feeling of speed and accuracy, but stumbles on the combat and bosses. Music is fantastic, presentation is good, just don't expect Mega Man X and you'll enjoy it.”
read full review ↗ - 74Slave Zero XMar 4, 2024 · Shaun Joy
“A difficult game that pushes the spectacle fighter to a frenzied pace in the 2D space, but stumbles on pacing and mini-boss design that can spike frustration. A beautifully detailed world with a lot of detail, if you can get past the frustrations, you'll enjoy it, but it's for a specialized player.”
read full review ↗ - 96EverhoodSep 28, 2023 · Shaun Joy
“A unique game with a fantastic story that mirrors Undertale but emerges as its own thing, Everhood Eternal Edition adds more fun songs and is a game that will stick out in your library in all the good ways.”
read full review ↗ - 86Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & ButterflyMay 19, 2023 · Shaun Joy
“While it stumbles in evolving its gameplay mechanics, Coffee Talk Episode 2 continues the down to Earth yet touching character stories that look at the modern day world through an interesting lens.”
read full review ↗ - 84Hunt the NightApr 13, 2023 · Shaun Joy
“Strong combat, difficulty, and memorable substories puts this dark souls adjacent game to the forefront, despite its hiccups in small gameplay details along the way.”
read full review ↗ - 92ElderandFeb 16, 2023 · Shaun Joy
“A focus on simplicity yet satisfying combat and exploration along with a beautiful yet haunting Lovecraftian world pushes Elderand into must play territory, even if it's familiar in the genre. A must have for those of the Castlevania RPG DS/GBA era.”
read full review ↗ - 98NeverAwakeNov 3, 2022 · Shaun Joy
“In all areas, NeverAwake pushes the boundary of fantastic experiences, and is a must have in the library.”
read full review ↗ - 85No Place for BraverySep 22, 2022 · Shaun Joy
“Smart and deliberate combat is the focal point of a game with minor flaws, but has a series of choices that work well together to make for a solid action-adventure experience.”
read full review ↗ - 89Fashion Police SquadAug 15, 2022 · Shaun Joy
“Fashion Police Squad may sound like a game that's purely a gimmick on the surface, but under the title is a well constructed first person corridor shooter that's got its own soul, and stands out from the rest.”
read full review ↗ - 45Bright Memory: InfiniteJul 26, 2022 · Shaun Joy
“While those who like chaotic buggy messes may appreciate the beautiful graphical work and may have flashes of fun, Bright Memory Infinite falls short in gameplay and stability, becoming a mess of enemy AI, level design, and a lack of challenge mirrored with cheap deaths.”
read full review ↗ - 90Gordian QuestJun 23, 2022 · Shaun Joy
“With so much to do and so many paths, you'll spend hundreds of hours in the game and may get overwhelmed, but will enjoy it even in that case.”
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