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 53 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.
- -18Ghost of Tsushimaoutlet 70 · players 88 · Jul 2020
- -32Splatoon 3outlet 50 · players 82 · Sep 2022
- +44FOR HONOR™outlet 90 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +31Red Dead Redemption 2outlet 100 · players 69 · Nov 2019
- -23Xenoblade Chronicles 2outlet 65 · players 88 · Nov 2017
- -17Black Myth: Wukongoutlet 75 · players 92 · Aug 2024
- -21The Last Guardianoutlet 60 · players 81 · Dec 2016
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +23Cyberpunk 2077outlet 95 · players 72 · Dec 2020
- -25Resident Evil Villageoutlet 65 · players 90 · May 2021
Recent reviews (582 tracked)
- 80Beast of ReincarnationAug 4, 2026 · Matt Gosper
“While the combat challenge may seem like a barrier to some, Beast of Reincarnation wants to welcome as many players as possible at whatever speed they’re happy with, in order to share its intriguing world.”
read full review ↗ - 80Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026
“While the combat challenge may seem like a barrier to some, Beast of Reincarnation wants to welcome as many players as possible at whatever speed they’re happy with, in order to share its intriguing world. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 24, 2026 · Jay Ball
“Halo Campaign Evolved is a faithful and respectful recreation with all the original foundations and the right amount of improvement to a timeless classic.”
read full review ↗ - 80Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 23, 2026
“Halo Campaign Evolved is a faithful and respectful recreation with all the original foundations and the right amount of improvement to a timeless classic. ”
read full review ↗ - 60Splatoon RaidersJul 21, 2026
“By removing Turf War and transitioning to something pretty close to a first-person shooter, Nintendo has taken what makes the franchise unique and discarded it with Splatoon Raiders. ”
read full review ↗ - 80D-topiaJul 14, 2026 · Steve Wright
“The experience is what you make of it, ultimately, and I found great joy within D-topia — mostly because I felt like I was fostering a sense of rebellion in the face of a superficial, false deity. You may just like it for its puzzles.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Matt Gosper
“Black Flag Resynced is an extremely fun return to an old favourite, with some of the crunchier edges sanded off for a modern-day sensibility.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“Black Flag Resynced is an extremely fun return to an old favourite, with some of the crunchier edges sanded off for a modern-day sensibility. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Rhythm Heaven GrooveJul 1, 2026
“The great thing with Rhythm Paradise Groove [is that] the dance floor is open to us all. I’ll try not to step on your feet.”
read full review ↗ - 80Star FoxJun 24, 2026
“Star Fox is a Switch 2 remake that understands exactly what made the Nintendo 64 original the defining game in the series. It remains faithful to the strength of its original design in a way only Nintendo could pull off. That includes the short runtime that made Star Fox 64 the ideal weekend rental. For those willing to embrace replayability and short bursts of family-friendly fun, Star Fox remains one of Nintendo’s most distinctive and rewarding early 3D games, reborn for a new generation of players to take their own path. ”
read full review ↗ - 75House Flipper Remastered CollectionJun 24, 2026 · Steve Wright
“House Flipper Remastered gains some new jank that replaces existing jank found in the original, and I'm okay with that. It feels like going back home.”
read full review ↗ - 75Yoshi and the Mysterious BookMay 19, 2026
“Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is built to be explored in smaller chunks, something you can pick up and explore for as long as you’re curious.”
read full review ↗ - 95Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026 · Jam Walker
“Despite [a] handful of quibbles, I still find Forza Horizon 6 to be an utter joy. Drifting down lush mountainous woodlands to a stunningly radiant coastal fishing village while Rydeen plays is an absolutely singular experience.”
read full review ↗ - 95Battlestar Galactica: Scattered HopesMay 11, 2026 · Jam Walker
“Scattered Hopes feels as if it is relishing getting to play unobtrusively in a side-pocket of its IP’s fiction.”
read full review ↗ - 100MixtapeMay 7, 2026 · Steve Wright
“Mixtape is grunge and punk, hopeful and foolish, ultra cool and super nerdy, confident and insecure in equal measure. Simply put, this is one you need to experience for yourself.”
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