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 16 times.
Computed 1h 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.
- +42EA Sports FC 24outlet 80 · players 38 · Nov 2023
- +41Battlefield™ 2042outlet 80 · players 39 · Nov 2021
- +34MLB The Show 24outlet 90 · players 56 · Apr 2024
- +34Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 95 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +28No Man's Skyoutlet 70 · players 42 · Aug 2016
- -27Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooroutlet 65 · players 93 · May 2024
- +33Warhammer 40,000: Darktideoutlet 80 · players 47 · Dec 2022
- +20Demon's Soulsoutlet 99 · players 79 · Feb 2021
- +29FOR HONOR™outlet 75 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- -26Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eateroutlet 60 · players 86 · Aug 2025
Recent reviews (971 tracked)
- 95Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 24, 2026 · Kieran Stockton
“Updated and enhanced gameplay, graphics and arsenal make this iconic experience of the holy trinity of guns, grenades and melee a delight from start to finish, maintaining the soul of the original while introducing modern elements that make it shine. The perfect way to rebegin the fight…again.”
read full review ↗ - 100Splatoon RaidersJul 22, 2026
“You know you’ve hit gold when your biggest criticism of a game is that you just wanted more. Between the fast-paced, technical gameplay, the depth of the build mechanics, and the irreverent design that underpins the Splatoon series, this is an experience that’s shockingly hard to fault. Go play it.”
read full review ↗ - 85Denshattack!Jul 16, 2026 · Adam Ryan
“Denshattack! is a fast, fun, and colourful arcade title with infectious positivity that acts as a great companion for its main selling point: trains that can do kickflips.”
read full review ↗ - 85Denshattack!Jul 15, 2026
“Denshattack! is a fast, fun, and colourful arcade title with infectious positivity that acts as a great companion for its main selling point: trains that can do kickflips. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Ash Wayling
“With a blisteringly hot current-gen facelift and a complete mechanical overhaul that actually fixes past mistakes, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced skips the open-world bloat to deliver pure, unadulterated pirate dopamine.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mina the HollowerJul 8, 2026 · Charlie Braithwaite
“A magical mouse that likes to dig holes and build power generators gets beat up heaps while exploring and that's fun for you apparently. Mina the Hollower is a beautifully realised action-adventure throwback that will be a talked about classic in its own right for years to come.”
read full review ↗ - 55Gothic 1 RemakeJul 8, 2026 · Nathan Hennessy
“A memorable, atmospheric adventure that grinds down unsuspecting players before granting them any ounce of power, this remake of a role-playing game ahead of its time feels more frustrating than fresh.”
read full review ↗ - 55Gothic 1 RemakeJul 8, 2026
“A memorable, atmospheric adventure that grinds down unsuspecting players before granting them any ounce of power, this remake of a role-playing game ahead of its time feels more frustrating than fresh.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mina the HollowerJul 8, 2026
“A magical mouse that likes to dig holes and build power generators gets beat up heaps while exploring and that's fun for you apparently. Mina the Hollower is a beautifully realised action-adventure throwback that will be a talked about classic in its own right for years to come.”
read full review ↗ - 90Star FoxJun 24, 2026
“Whether you are a veteran Arwing pilot or a complete newcomer finally ready to tackle Andross, this 2026 revival is an absolute must-play. Beautifully honouring its arcade roots while proving that some formulas truly are timeless, Team Star Fox is just as vital today as they were over three decades ago.”
read full review ↗ - 95007 First LightJun 8, 2026
“By deftly combining its stealth-sim expertise from the Hitman franchise with big-budget, blockbuster sensibilities, IO Interactive has crafted a stellar action espionage romp. Most of all, it’s a reverence for the source material, and a willingness to tell new Bond stories, that elevates 007 First Light to greatness.”
read full review ↗ - 95007 First LightJun 6, 2026 · Kieron Verbrugge
“By deftly combining its stealth-sim expertise from the Hitman franchise with big-budget, blockbuster sensibilities, IO Interactive has crafted a stellar action espionage romp. Most of all, it's a reverence for the source material, and a willingness to tell new Bond stories, that elevates 007 First Light to greatness.”
read full review ↗ - 75REPLACEDMay 31, 2026
“Replaced’s jaw-dropping pixel-art visuals elevate the slower plodding place of the 2.5D platforming, with a beautifully realised dystopian setting aiming for the high-concept of Bladerunner but perhaps landing on the enjoyable romp of Total Recall.”
read full review ↗ - 75REPLACEDMay 30, 2026 · Kieran Stockton
“Replaced's jaw-dropping pixel-art visuals elevate the slower plodding place of the 2.5D platforming, with a beautifully realised dystopian setting aiming for the high-concept of Bladerunner but perhaps landing on the enjoyable romp of Total Recall.”
read full review ↗ - 65Bluey's Quest For The Gold PenMay 22, 2026 · Ash Wayling
“Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen is a safe, cozy, and distinctly Bluey-styled adventure that understands its audience perfectly – even if it trades adult-sized thrills for a perfectly calibrated, frustration-free quest for the little tackers.”
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