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 44 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 8 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.
- +46Call of Duty: Black Ops 4outlet 90 · players 44 · Oct 2018
- +34EA SPORTS UFC 4outlet 85 · players 51 · Aug 2020
- +41Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 95 · players 54 · Oct 2025
- +41Battlefield™ 2042outlet 80 · players 39 · Nov 2021
- +47Wo Long: Fallen Dynastyoutlet 95 · players 48 · Mar 2023
- -30A Hat in Timeoutlet 65 · players 95 · Dec 2017
- +27Far Cry® 5outlet 90 · players 63 · Mar 2018
- +29FOR HONOR™outlet 75 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +18Cyberpunk 2077outlet 90 · players 72 · Dec 2020
- +26Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 90 · players 64 · Mar 2024
Recent reviews (505 tracked)
- 75The Blood of DawnwalkerAug 31, 2026
“The Blood of Dawnwalker stands as a highly promising first step for the Rebel Wolves team. It delivers a deep story, finely crafted characters, and an enjoyable combat system. However, the lenient execution of time pressure, repetitive enemy design, and frustrating technical issues make the game feel like a vampire stepping out before sunset. ”
read full review ↗ - 80CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERSAug 26, 2026
“Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters is a definite improvement compared to its predecessor, whether in terms of its gameplay or the overall excitement. More importantly, the game succeeded in capturing the best moments from the manga, which are filled with super exciting moments.”
read full review ↗ - 80Splatoon RaidersJul 21, 2026
“Splatoon Raiders succeeds in its goal of expanding the series, delivering an excellent action game full of customization options with a focus on single-player gameplay. You will spend many hours exploring, fighting, gathering resources, and upgrading your character and equipment. Switch 2 owners are getting a rich game with fantastic value, and we recommend they give it a try.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 9, 2026
“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is the result of the 13-year gap between it and the original game. It boasts a stunning leap in graphics quality, numerous gameplay improvements, and entirely new storyline additions, sure to appeal to both fans of Assassin's Creed IV and new players.”
read full review ↗ - 80Rhythm Heaven GrooveJul 1, 2026
“Rhythm Paradise Groove is a joyful package of mini-games that is pretty fun for friends and family gatherings. It is jampacked with various insane ideas and offers a challenging experience for completionists as well.”
read full review ↗ - 80Star FoxJun 24, 2026
“Star Fox the on-rail shooter returns once more in a remake with a beautiful visual fidelity and remains true to the same fun gameplay we used to know and love. This is a 1:1 remake, aside from improvements to the story narrative and the graphical upgrade. The game itself did not receive any other significant advancements outside of these 2 components.”
read full review ↗ - 70Yoshi and the Mysterious BookMay 19, 2026
“Yoshi and the Mysterious Book gives us an amazing world aesthetic full of adventure and exploration with various unique ideas. However, this genre of games is not for everyone. I truly wish this game were a more conventional platformer because the Switch 2 at this point in its life cycle, is in dire need of better games.”
read full review ↗ - 70LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightMay 18, 2026
“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a pretty entertaining and comedic experience for all fans of Batman especially when it has many deep references to the movies, comic lore and TV series. However, it lacks innovation because the LEGO game series still follows the same comfort zone formula with its repetitive activities.”
read full review ↗ - 85Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026 · مهدي علوي
“Forza Horizon 6 brilliantly capitalized on the allure of Japan as the game's driving force. However, the problem lies in the developer's reliance on the "magic of the setting" as a primary draw, missing golden opportunities to introduce fresh ideas that resonated with the culture.”
read full review ↗ - 80Invincible VSApr 30, 2026 · مهدي علوي
“Invincible VS delivered a fantastic fighting experience, offering depth for seasoned fighting gamers and enjoyment that welcomes beginners. It perfectly captured the essence of the Invincible franchise, which will undoubtedly attract new fans to the series.”
read full review ↗ - 80Invincible VSApr 30, 2026
“Invincible VS delivers a fantastic combat experience, offering a level of depth that suits fighting game pros while remaining welcoming and fun for beginners. It masterfully captures the core essence of the Invincible franchise, which will undoubtedly attract new fans to the series.”
read full review ↗ - 90SAROSApr 23, 2026
“SAROS delivered a top-notch Rogue Like experience with gameplay that keeps you on the edge of your seat and a pretty challenging combat. Furthermore, the game provides a fantastic utilization of DualSense features that takes you in even deeper levels of immersion. The end result, a title that is one of the best PS5 exclusives this year.”
read full review ↗ - 80PRAGMATAApr 13, 2026
“Pragmata presents a seemingly simple concept, but that establishes a substantial foundation for the game. This simplicity isn't a weakness; on the contrary, it allows for an enjoyable and addictive gameplay style that cleverly and seamlessly blends hacking and shooting. However, the game truly lacks a stronger, more mature storyline. Improving this aspect alone would have elevated the game to a much higher level, making it a far more impactful and complete experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80Crimson Desert EnhancedMar 18, 2026
“Crimson Desert may not be a completely focused game, meaning that it may not shine in certain aspect overwhelmingly, but its diverse set of systems and activities defies repetition and boredom and attempts to break technical and design boundaries. It is certainly a real technical achievement that takes open worlds in games to unprecedented levels, but storytelling is a bit weaker than we expected.”
read full review ↗ - 75