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 28 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 9 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.
- +34FOR HONOR™outlet 80 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Mar 2025
- +31Resident Evil 3outlet 100 · players 69 · Apr 2020
- +32STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™outlet 95 · players 63 · May 2023
- +31Sid Meier's Civilization VIIoutlet 80 · players 49 · Feb 2025
- +25DOOM Eternaloutlet 100 · players 76 · Mar 2020
- +21Forza Horizon 5outlet 100 · players 79 · Nov 2021
- +37Wolfenstein: Youngbloodoutlet 80 · players 43 · Jul 2019
- +25Dishonored 2outlet 100 · players 75 · Nov 2016
- +35Forza Motorsportoutlet 80 · players 45 · Oct 2023
Recent reviews (366 tracked)
- 70NBA 2K26Sep 14, 2025 · Jay Jones
“NBA 2K26 offers some really impressive overhauls over previous years, with a really enjoyable on-court experience, a satisfying feeling around scoring that really nails the feeling of character animation and playstyle, complimented by some quality modes and a thoroughly enjoyable Career. This is all brought together by the vast ambition of The City finally, fully realised in its best possible form as intended and as always, some of the most stunning visuals of any game. Unfortunately, the VC obsession is deeper than ever and while there’s a solid out of the box experience, you’ll likely miss out on all the game’s content unless you’re willing to pay more. Which, unfortunately, is becoming more the rule, than an exception for the franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 60Goosebumps: Terror in Little CreekSep 7, 2025 · Sally Willington
“Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek does a solid job of building an original story in R.L Stine’s universe that pays homage to the classics and builds up a nice amount of tension with some decent puzzles and surprisingly good voice acting. It even has multiple endings. It is a tad short though, and at the current price tag, can be a little bit of a tougher proposition to swallow. It is also pretty easy to breeze through, though the game never feels overly padded and is paced well enough to mostly be enjoyable and the combat’s a bit of a slog. A good first time horror for kids or super fans of the Goosebumps world, despite a somewhat surface level substance.”
read full review ↗ - 90SHINOBI: Art of VengeanceAug 29, 2025 · Sam Diglett
“Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is an absolute masterclass of platforming and action that pays beautiful homage to the series roots while also laying many of its own. From fantastic set-piece action, to enjoyable, varied combat and lots of hidden secrets to keep you coming back. With a stunning art style, gripping score and right amount of difficulty, LizardCube just understand what it takes to bring these classic franchises back for modern audiences. SEGA are truly back with a vengeance and have given us a must-play, whether you know Shinobi well or have never met before.”
read full review ↗ - 70HeartwormAug 9, 2025 · Tom Hynes
“Heartworm is a very self-aware, intelligent take on classic survival horror franchises, that utilises some really clever ideas and will find ways to connect with the player through its themes, setting and mechanics. It’s rough around the edges at times and it’s style won’t be for everyone with the way you get around, the look and even the gameplay feel, but for those who grew up on the origins of the genre or those who look at it fondly and with respect, Heartworm is as good of a modern interpretation of it as has ever been made.”
read full review ↗ - 60Ready or NotAug 5, 2025 · Brad Baker
“Ready or Not is a fairly solid team shooter that offers an enjoyable loop and a fun bonding experience between friends and players wherever they play. The objectives offer interesting risk vs reward across the varied settings and the feel and strategy that goes into each breach and cover forces you to think on the spot, but random enemy phasing, text sizing, graphical and performance issues and some fatigue in mission length and presentation – as well as the apparent, random downgrading of the game – mean this isn’t quite the smooth ride we’d like it to be. Still, it’s a fun time that we think will have a long-term fantastic home on consoles.”
read full review ↗ - 90NINJA GAIDEN: RageboundAug 3, 2025 · Tom Hynes
“Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is one of the most visually impressive, mechanically solid and competent retro-re-styled platformers I’ve ever played. It not only nails the tone and authenticity of the classic Ninja Gaiden games, as well as maintains the style set in the modern games, it encapsulates the feeling of a classic 80s platformer and successfully modernises it in a way that anyone can and will find a way to enjoy it. With gorgeous pixel art, a banging soundtrack and a strong variety of gameplay with some epic boss battles, Ragebound is a truly remarkable return to the franchise to its roots and a delightful challenge that keeps you entertained throughout. Sensational!”
read full review ↗ - 70Date Everything!Aug 3, 2025 · Sally Willington
“Date Everything is a funny, mostly well-written, date sim that really manages to present you 100 different characters in unique ways. You’ll want to meet them all, each expertly voice acted, and learn more about the wacky narrative, though will find not every character is as interesting as others and some narrative beats are a bit inconsistent. Well worth a play!”
read full review ↗ - 80Wheel WorldAug 2, 2025 · Cait Lee
“Wheel World gets a lot of things right and presents a very interesting, fulfilling take on an open world that is aesthetically pleasing, narratively intriguing and content rich. Despite suffering from some minor performance issues and a few QoL features that would have made it even greater, the DualSense really adds something to the experience on PS5 and I was constantly trying to better myself with every race and fulfil as many objectives as I could to maximise my time with the game. A real delight with a refreshing tone.”
read full review ↗ - 80Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2Jul 31, 2025 · Jay Jones
“Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a thrilling, adrenaline-inducing fighter with lots of modes, options and depth, with plenty to unlock and a whole plethora of fan service. Equally, it’s a fantastic jumping on point for series’ newcomers with the Path of the Demon Slayer Mode as well as the Memory Fragments in story illustrating many of the key points. The free-roaming battles are a welcome change from what we’re used to in the genre and the stylish art is just mesmerising to watch in action. Slight limitations with story and some frustration with tutorialisation aside, this is a fantastic fighter you shouldn’t overlook.”
read full review ↗ - 80Achilles: SurvivorJul 29, 2025 · Brad Baker
“Achilles Survivor is a fantastic addition to the horde survivor genre with its focus on risk vs reward, brains and brawn and stunning visuals. The loop is solid, the variety is great and it all contributes to a title you can spend many hours on. The run length does drag on a bit at times and there is a sense of repetition in the battles that can be tedious at times, but for the price, value and quality on offer, you’d be hard-pressed to pass on this one.”
read full review ↗ - 60Killing Floor 3Jul 28, 2025 · Brad Baker
“Killing Floor 3 has a decent and enjoyable loop that you and your friends will quickly slip into and appreciate for a few hours at a time, mindlessly blasting zeds while also trying to find the right build and class to suit your playstyle. Aesthetically, the high tempo you expect from the series is ever present and the promise for the future seems bright for the game, but for right now, there’s definitely limitations and in such a competitive market for the genre, that makes it a trickier sell. You hope Tripwire will get the chance to fulfil some of their lofty ambitions, the question is how long will it be before those come to fruition. A feat by which these live service titles live….and unfortunately, might die.”
read full review ↗ - 60The Wandering VillageJul 27, 2025 · Sally Willington
“The Wandering Village is a stunning colony sim that is at once approachable for any player but at the same time offers some complex challenges to contemplate and consider. Limited by just its story mode, as well as a finite space which to build and some frustrations in the game’s core systems, it’s not a flawless game, but it is one with heart, with life, and with an enjoyable loop that you will long remember after finishing.”
read full review ↗ - 70My Friendly NeighborhoodJul 24, 2025 · Sally Willington
“My Friendly Neighbourhood is a surprisingly enjoyable romp with a beautiful style, good comic humor, sensible puzzles and design and engaging narrative. Its combat can be a bit hit and miss and there is a sense of back-tracking and auto-piloting that happens as you play, causing you to disconnect from the experience at times. But if you’re looking for something a little different in the vein of Poppy Playtime and the Bendy series, you’re going to have a great time with these puppets.”
read full review ↗ - 80WUCHANG: Fallen FeathersJul 23, 2025 · Tom Hynes
“Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is one of the boldest, most interesting and enjoyable Souls-likes I’ve played outside of a From Software game. Its approach to the traditional style offers some neat tweaks and adjustments to keep it fresh, while still maintaining what makes these games enjoyable, engaging and difficult to put down. Despite some screen tearing and some issues with balance and progression, Wuchang is a beautiful game that really brings out the best of modern platforms across its diverse and varied environments and pits you against memorable, menacing enemies that match your movements with ferocity and fire.”
read full review ↗ - 70Shadow LabyrinthJul 17, 2025 · Sam Diglett
“Shadow Labyrinth is often experimental, surprisingly expansive, and intriguingly designed with easter eggs and secrets deeply buried and coded into its DNA. The game is often at its best when it takes a more linear approach and does come a bit unstuck by its ambition when it tries to take on too much. Despite its challenging difficulty, and some control frustration, there’s a lot to unpack and enjoy with Shadow Labyrinth that makes it a must if you’ve been a long-term fan of the yellow dot and Bandai Namco games, or you’re just looking for an interesting new Metroidvania that tries to do things a little bit differently.”
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