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 33 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 18 times.
Computed 44m 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.
- +27Cyberpunk 2077outlet 95 · players 68 · Jan 2021
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +27Halo Infiniteoutlet 95 · players 69 · Dec 2021
- +32STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™outlet 95 · players 63 · May 2023
- +21Forza Horizon 5outlet 100 · players 79 · Nov 2021
- +24Forza Horizon 6outlet 100 · players 76 · May 2026
- +25Borderlands 4outlet 85 · players 60 · Sep 2025
- +32Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6outlet 85 · players 53 · Oct 2024
- +35Forza Motorsportoutlet 80 · players 45 · Oct 2023
- -19Metal: Hellsingeroutlet 75 · players 94 · Sep 2022
Recent reviews (229 tracked)
- 80Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Alejandro Segovia
“Even as derivative as its gameplay may be, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is still a damn fine action-adventure epic. It’s tight in scope, knows where to place its focus, and fills the void with a style of game that’s been gone longer than it needed to be. It may not be my favorite game in the A Plague Tale franchise, but it’s proof there is still light to be found in this nihilistic world.”
read full review ↗ - 80Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026 · Luis Avilés
“Taking all the right lessons, Mortal Shell II is a relentless soulslike and an unrecognizably better sequel.”
read full review ↗ - 70Wild Blue SkiesAug 13, 2026 · Alejandro Segovia
“Chuhai Labs understands the fundamentals of what makes games in this genre tick. Even lacking polish in some small, key areas, if you're hungry for an on-rails shooter I can see this briefly satiating the hunger.”
read full review ↗ - 75Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026 · Joseph La Russa
“Game Freak has crafted a very good action, role-playing game in Beast of Reincarnation, and minor gameplay quirks and a so-so story don't detract from the fun.”
read full review ↗ - 80Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 23, 2026 · Ainsley Bowden
“While it won’t have the same impact it did 25 years ago, and it comes with some caveats, Halo Campaign Evolved is another fun journey through the maw. With vastly improved visuals, new experiences and story context, and new ways to play, it’s a great time to revisit a classic or to enjoy it for the first time.”
read full review ↗ - 85Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Alejandro Segovia
“Even meant as a good will gesture to tickle the nostalgia many hold for the 2013 original, I can say Ubisoft was successful in delivering a great modern update to its perennial, pirate-themed classic.”
read full review ↗ - 70Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus IIJun 17, 2026 · Steve Esposito
“Warhammer 40,000 Mechanicus II provides players more units, more locations to explore, and a story that keeps you personally interested in the events.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mina the HollowerJun 8, 2026 · Bryan Finck
“Mina the Hollower is the whole Game Boy Color experience, perfected, modernized, and elevated.”
read full review ↗ - 95007 First LightMay 30, 2026 · Alejandro Segovia
“After 14 years away, 007 First Light doesn’t just bring James Bond back in style, it reminds us why he belongs in the gaming space in the first place.”
read full review ↗ - 100Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026 · Ainsley Bowden
“Forza Horizon 6 is beautiful, vast, engaging, exhilarating, all while being simultaneously informative. It continues to celebrate cars and car culture in a way that is simply unmatched in the industry.”
read full review ↗ - 100PRAGMATAApr 27, 2026 · Steve Esposito
“Capcom placed a huge bet on Pragmata and it pays off in dividends. A classic feeling game pulled right out of the past, delivering the quintessential, modern gaming experience that feels properly paced and perfected.”
read full review ↗ - 65GreedFall: The Dying WorldApr 27, 2026 · Joseph La Russa
“Greedfall The Dying World is a really fun game, the true potential of which is crushed by its unfinished state.”
read full review ↗ - 85MOUSE: P.I. For HireApr 14, 2026 · Ainsley Bowden
“Mouse P.I. For Hire is charming, funny, fluid, and kept me smiling throughout. It demonstrates the power of passion in game development.”
read full review ↗ - 90MarathonApr 2, 2026 · Rob Frawley
“For those not put off by the more hardcore nature of what Bungie delivered, I highly recommend you give Marathon a try. You might just become as hooked as I did.”
read full review ↗ - 90Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionMar 31, 2026 · Alejandro Segovia
“With a resonant story, incredible visuals, deeply satisfying combat and monster nurturing systems, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twister Reflections delivers the goods, and it’s a must for everyone yearning to scratch that monster collecting itch.”
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