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 138 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 42 times.
Computed 28m 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.
- +57Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 84 · players 27 · May 2025
- +36EA Sports FC 24outlet 74 · players 38 · Oct 2023
- +28MLB The Show 24outlet 84 · players 56 · Apr 2024
- +20Pokemon Swordoutlet 74 · players 54 · Nov 2019
- +18Cyberpunk 2077outlet 86 · players 68 · Jan 2021
- +31Battlefield™ 2042outlet 66 · players 35 · Nov 2021
- +19Pokemon Shieldoutlet 74 · players 55 · Nov 2019
- +45Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfareoutlet 79 · players 34 · Nov 2016
- -24Hitman 2outlet 62 · players 86 · Nov 2018
- +15Hollow Knight: Silksongoutlet 93 · players 79 · Sep 2025
Recent reviews (1157 tracked)
- 82SILENT HILL fSep 30, 2025
“Silent Hill f delivers a disturbing Japanese setting, powerful writing, and creative puzzles, but its fragile melee combat feels clumsy and often unrewarding.”
read full review ↗ - 84Borderlands 4Sep 23, 2025
“Borderlands 4 is a bold, chaotic open-world reinvention with thrilling combat and inventive loot, held back by technical issues and instability.”
read full review ↗ - 93Hollow Knight: SilksongSep 16, 2025
“Silksong is a harder, deeper sequel that refines Hollow Knight’s formula, balancing brutal difficulty with creativity, exploration, and rewards.”
read full review ↗ - 89NBA 2K26Sep 9, 2025
“NBA 2K26 improves on NBA 2K25 with smoother motion, a smarter shot meter, and more realistic arenas and players. Offline modes still lack depth, and center balance is a concern, but overall, it's the best entry in years.”
read full review ↗ - 90EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26Aug 26, 2025
“Madden NFL 26 finally feels ambitious with authentic presentation, weather realism, and the deepest Franchise overhaul since Madden 17, though Training Camp minigames, Superstar's lack of depth, and Ultimate Team's monetization hold it back from perfection.”
read full review ↗ - 84WildgateAug 19, 2025
“Wildgate delivers polished ship combat and a unique PvPvE structure, but its small content pool and inconsistent matchmaking hold it back from its full potential.”
read full review ↗ - 93NINJA GAIDEN: RageboundAug 12, 2025
“A fast, challenging, and rewarding Ninja Gaiden revival with precise combat, clever mechanics, memorable bosses, and strong replay value.”
read full review ↗ - 54
“Despite its heartfelt concept and recognizable setting, the game delivers a shallow, buggy experience that feels half-finished. Without narrative growth, gameplay evolution, or technical stability, Tales of the Shire struggles to justify its promise or price.”
read full review ↗ - 89WUCHANG: Fallen FeathersJul 29, 2025
“Wuchang: Fallen Feathers nails its combat and build variety. The bosses aren't always fair, and the story falters, but it's still one of the best Soulslike experiences of the year.”
read full review ↗ - 90The AltersJul 8, 2025
“The Alters is a focused, emotionally rich survival sim. Cloning past versions of Jan is central to both gameplay and story, with real consequences for each choice. Strong base-building, constant time pressure, and unique character dynamics make it one of the most memorable narrative survival games in recent years.”
read full review ↗ - 93DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACHJul 1, 2025
“Death Stranding 2 fixes most issues from the first game, adds better combat and keeps its unique world and pacing. It's still weird, but now it's also much more fun to play.”
read full review ↗ - 41MindsEyeJul 1, 2025
“MindsEye has high ambitions and a stylish setting, but the game suffers from dated mechanics, poor AI, and a non-reactive world. Despite its strong visuals, it's unfinished at nearly every level.”
read full review ↗ - 93Split FictionJun 10, 2025
“Split Fiction is a 15-hour co-op-only adventure packed with constant gameplay reinvention, heartfelt writing, and standout design that surpasses even Hazelight's past work.”
read full review ↗ - 89DOOM: The Dark AgesJun 3, 2025
“Doom: The Dark Ages successfully reinvents the series' formula without losing its identity. Grounded, methodical, and brutally satisfying. A must-play for FPS veterans.”
read full review ↗ - 91Clair Obscur: Expedition 33May 27, 2025
“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a must-play RPG with brilliant combat, strong characters, and a world that's hard to forget.”
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