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 51 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 18 times.
Computed 25m 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.
- +44FOR HONOR™outlet 90 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +42EA SPORTS FC™ 26outlet 90 · players 48 · Sep 2025
- +36Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 100 · players 64 · Mar 2024
- -39Farming Simulator 17outlet 50 · players 89 · Oct 2016
- -23Space Engineersoutlet 60 · players 83 · Apr 2020
- +22Cyberpunk 2077outlet 90 · players 68 · Dec 2020
- +32Borderlands 4outlet 90 · players 58 · Sep 2025
- -29Verdunoutlet 50 · players 79 · Mar 2017
- -37Tricky Towersoutlet 50 · players 87 · Oct 2017
- +27Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™outlet 100 · players 73 · Oct 2017
Recent reviews (469 tracked)
- 90Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Gareth Brierley
“Initially, we were a little unsure about the direction Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy was taking. But once it settles into its story, it becomes a spellbinding adventure that successfully mixes A Plague Tale and its universe with Greek mythology.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026 · Gareth Brierley
“You’ll have a blast with The Sinking City 2 and its survival horror reboot. The atmosphere, the narrative, and the characters are all of extremely high quality, whilst it plays with genre ideas in confident and exciting ways. It’s a solid adventure with some good scares and surprises along the way, complemented by some exciting combat.”
read full review ↗ - 100DispatchAug 1, 2026 · Gareth Brierley
“Dispatch is one of those rare experiences that you simply can't stop playing; before you know it, nine or ten hours have disappeared and the credits are rolling. It's a masterclass in storytelling, supported by gameplay systems that complement the narrative brilliantly.”
read full review ↗ - 100The King is WatchingJul 28, 2026
“It’s a city-management sim where the city actively works against you. It’s a roguelike where every benefit comes with a retaliatory punch to the gut. It’s a tower defence where you mostly watch and hope that the towers do their job. It’s cruel, frantic and so impossibly clever. It makes me feel a little inadequate about my own game ideas.”
read full review ↗ - 70Deer & BoyJun 22, 2026
“I breezed through Deer & Boy, wondering when it was going to grip me, but it never did. As someone who adores the genre, my final feeling was one of confusion. Deer & Boy felt like a game I was going to fall in love with. It was inevitable. But I ended up merely charmed.”
read full review ↗ - 90LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightJun 4, 2026
“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight builds on strong LEGO foundations by incorporating the Arkham games and LEGO City Undercover. It’s become more sprawling and more engaging through combat, stealth and driving. But its accessibility has not been lost: anyone can dance with the devil in the pale moonlight, not just adults.”
read full review ↗ - 100007 First LightMay 28, 2026 · Darren Edwards
“007 First Light is a triumph. It has a legitimate claim to the best James Bond game ever, managing to reboot the series whilst cherishing what makes it so special. It’s the start of a new era for Bond, which will leave you shaken, not stirred.”
read full review ↗ - 100Forza Horizon 6May 19, 2026 · Paul Renshaw
“The real beauty of Forza Horizon 6 is in how the Japanese world feels alive, and how rewarding it is to just go bimbling about. FH6 was always going to be an easy sell, and a reskinned FH5 would probably have sufficed, but Playground Games have smashed it out of the park. The world is great, the cars are amazing, and the racing action, whether on the streets, on the track, or in the wilds, is second to none.”
read full review ↗ - 100Forza Horizon 6May 19, 2026
“The real beauty of Forza Horizon 6 is in how the Japanese world feels alive, and how rewarding it is to just go bimbling about. FH6 was always going to be an easy sell, and a reskinned FH5 would probably have sufficed, but Playground Games have smashed it out of the park. The world is great, the cars are amazing, and the racing action, whether on the streets, on the track, or in the wilds, is second to none.”
read full review ↗ - 80HydroneerMay 11, 2026
“While it won’t be for everyone, for the right player, I can’t recommend Hydroneer enough. It's an addicting game that can provide countless hours of fun. ”
read full review ↗ - 90MixtapeMay 8, 2026
“To call Mixtape a ride is a little one-dimensional, as there are so many feelings to be had on the way. A ‘joyride’ fits Mixtape slightly better. A joyride with a tailor-made Greatest Hits tape playing along.”
read full review ↗ - 100TerraTech LegionMay 6, 2026
“TerraTech Legion comes with a simple concept, but there is just so much depth lurking under the surface. That gaming X-Factor is present here, pulling you in like there is no tomorrow. For simplicity and hook, TerraTech Legion nails it.”
read full review ↗ - 70AphelionApr 28, 2026 · Neil Watton
“Aphelion may stumble in its mechanics, but when it places focus on the storytelling, atmosphere and spectacle, it’s exactly the kind of experience DON’T NOD excels at. It’s intriguing, mysterious and clever - we just wish it was tighter in terms of save points and how the gameplay is handled.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“At first, I felt slightly betrayed that Vampire Crawlers couldn’t offer more ways for me to die but, with some time to mull it over, I am thankful that I can complete it and leave it behind me. Vampire Crawlers was a fling, but an intense one.”
read full review ↗ - 90MOUSE: P.I. For HireApr 17, 2026 · Neil Watton
“Whilst you may well be drawn in to MOUSE: P.I. For Hire by the visuals and soundtrack, once in, you’ll discover a game that is so much more than just that - an investigative, story-focused, secret-hunting, first person shooting platformer that is an absolute joy to play.”
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