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 196 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 54 times.
Computed 4m 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.
- +44EA SPORTS UFC 4outlet 95 · players 51 · Aug 2020
- +46Call of Duty: Black Ops 4outlet 90 · players 44 · Oct 2018
- +45Battlefield™ 2042outlet 80 · players 35 · Nov 2021
- +47Hunt: Showdown 1896outlet 100 · players 53 · Aug 2024
- +37Evolveoutlet 85 · players 48 · Mar 2015
- +27The Outer Worldsoutlet 100 · players 73 · Oct 2019
- +34MLB The Show 24outlet 90 · players 56 · Mar 2024
- +34Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdownoutlet 95 · players 61 · Jun 2021
- +39FOR HONOR™outlet 85 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +34Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 95 · players 61 · Feb 2025
Recent reviews (2297 tracked)
- 90Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“The very identity of Onimusha is back in full force, so it’s time to wipe the grit from your blade and assume the role of a legendary sword savant, comforted in the knowledge that you’re in store for a spellbinding and endlessly rewarding samurai action adventure opus. ”
read full review ↗ - 95Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Garri Bagdasarov
“A haunting, emotional story is paired with fantastic combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving. Resonance: A Plague Tale solidifies the franchise as one of the best franchises of the modern era and shouldn't be missed.”
read full review ↗ - 95Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“A haunting, emotional story is paired with fantastic combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving. Resonance: A Plague Tale solidifies the franchise as one of the best franchises of the modern era and shouldn't be missed.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mortal Shell IIAug 21, 2026 · Garri Bagdasarov
“I had an absolute blast with Mortal Shell II; it's not only a competitive, difficult Soulslike, but it also brings much-needed, welcome updates to the genre. Come for the combat and the exploration; stay for the fun and brutality.”
read full review ↗ - 95METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2Aug 21, 2026
“Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 2 continues the high quality established by the first collection in the series, though slightly slimmer in the content it offers. That being said, you’ll be more than treated with a fantastic new version of Metal Gear Solid 4, and the handheld frays of the series to make for a whole tapestry that everyone can now enjoy, alongside the first volume.”
read full review ↗ - 75Hell Let Loose: VietnamAug 21, 2026 · Ben Fellows
“Hell Let Loose: Vietnam has all the ingredients of a fantastic large-scale mil-sim, and when they come together, it's one of the most tense and satisfying shooters on PS5. It's brutal, slow, unforgiving and demanding, but that's exactly what makes getting good at it so rewarding. Unfortunately, technical issues currently get in the way too often, leaving a great game in need of some serious polish. For now, despite all these issues, I still think it's a blast to play.”
read full review ↗ - 55Wild Blue SkiesAug 18, 2026 · Joe Richards
“Wild Blue Skies is mechanically fine. It's as tepid as you could possibly get for an on-rails shooter. Unfortunately, everything else is a pastiche of something that came far before, and is far greater in the grand scheme. Inspiration is a magical thing, but Wild Blue Skies shows that inspiration is only the first step in creating something new.”
read full review ↗ - 85The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026
“The Sinking City 2 takes a lot of obvious gameplay inspirations from the greats. While that part of the game isn't original, it doesn't need to be. Don't mess with success. It might not have the same level of visual budget, but it still works and plays well. Besides, the story and setting alone make The Sinking City 2 a must-play survival horror game. Combine that with what makes the modern Resident Evil games popular, and you have a great recipe for success.”
read full review ↗ - 85The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026
“The Sinking City 2 takes a lot of obvious gameplay inspirations from the greats. While that part of the game isn't original, it doesn't need to be. Don't mess with success. It might not have the same level of visual budget, but it still works and plays well. Besides, the story and setting alone make The Sinking City 2 a must-play survival horror game. Combine that with what makes the modern Resident Evil games popular, and you have a great recipe for success.”
read full review ↗ - 70DuskfadeAug 13, 2026 · James Davie
“Duskfade stands as nothing more than a competent pretender. There's nothing particularly remarkable here despite a few thought-provoking and alluring biomes, a decent premise, clockpunk USP, and some nice offensive enhancements for Zirian. You will enjoy Duskfade, though its ambitions are mostly encased in nostalgia and it can't tick along with the greats of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 90MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 13, 2026
“The latest in a long string of hits for Arc System Works, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls isn’t just the next must-have tournament fighter for esports pros, but also an essential offering for Marvel and fighting game newbies alike. Put simply, this is the finest brawler featuring Marvel characters to date, period. Your turn, Capcom.”
read full review ↗ - 85Halo: Campaign EvolvedAug 7, 2026 · Ben Fellows
“Halo: Campaign Evolved succeeds because it understands what needed to evolve and what needed to stay untouched. The new additions help modernise the experience, but the heart of Halo remains exactly where it should be. Playing through Master Chief's first mission on PS5 is a significant moment, but the reason it works is much simpler. Halo is still a brilliant shooter, and experiencing it with a friend reminded me why we need more games willing to deliver this kind of focused, memorable campaign.”
read full review ↗ - 85Halo: Campaign EvolvedAug 7, 2026
“Halo: Campaign Evolved succeeds because it understands what needed to evolve and what needed to stay untouched. The new additions help modernise the experience, but the heart of Halo remains exactly where it should be. Playing through Master Chief’s first mission on PS5 is a significant moment, but the reason it works is much simpler. Halo is still a brilliant shooter, and experiencing it with a friend reminded me why we need more games willing to deliver this kind of focused, memorable campaign.”
read full review ↗ - 85Beast of ReincarnationAug 4, 2026 · Garri Bagdasarov
“From its incredible soundtrack to its fantastic combat and world, Beast of Reincarnation delivers an entertaining experience. Though I wish the game's story had as much flair throughout the 30-hour experience, there is just too much to love about Game Freak's venture into a more adult-themed world.”
read full review ↗ - 85Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026
“From its incredible soundtrack to its fantastic combat and world, Beast of Reincarnation delivers an entertaining experience. Though I wish the game's story had as much flair throughout the 30-hour experience, there is just too much to love about Game Freak's venture into a more adult-themed world.”
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