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 94 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 40 times.
Computed 1h 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.
- +44Starfieldoutlet 95 · players 51 · Sep 2023
- -27Kingdom Come: Deliveranceoutlet 40 · players 67 · Feb 2018
- -35Mad Maxoutlet 50 · players 85 · Sep 2015
- -32Muse Dashoutlet 60 · players 93 · Jul 2019
- +34Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 95 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- -12Cyberpunk 2077outlet 60 · players 72 · Dec 2020
- -46The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spiritoutlet 40 · players 86 · Jul 2018
- +33Warhammer 40,000: Darktideoutlet 80 · players 47 · Dec 2022
- +31Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 95 · players 64 · Mar 2024
- -22This War of Mineoutlet 70 · players 92 · Nov 2014
Recent reviews (716 tracked)
- 90Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“The way of the samurai shines bright in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, marking a triumphant return for Capcom's long-running action RPG series.”
read full review ↗ - 75The Blood of DawnwalkerAug 31, 2026
“While The Blood of Dawnwalker and its dark fantasy vampire setting is well worth exploring, best wait for a few patches before exploring its vast open world.”
read full review ↗ - 100STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“Star Wars Zero Company is, simply put, the greatest tactics game in the galaxy. Creating a story worthy of the Star Wars franchise, this tactics title delivers the very best in combat the genre has to offer, wrapping it up in a cinematic delivery of the highest order.”
read full review ↗ - 100STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026 · Blaine Smith
“Star Wars Zero Company is, simply put, the greatest tactics game in the galaxy. Creating a story worthy of the Star Wars franchise, this tactics title delivers the very best in combat the genre has to offer, wrapping it up in a cinematic delivery of the highest order.”
read full review ↗ - 65The Sinking City 2Aug 22, 2026
“ While there is something special brewing in The Sinking City 2, the development team simply needed more time with this release. Even the most diehard of Lovecraftian fans best wait for a few patches before checking this one out.”
read full review ↗ - 70EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27Aug 22, 2026
“Those fiending for the start of the NFL season will enjoy Madden NFL 27, but this title can still use a few patches to iron out its issues.”
read full review ↗ - 65The Sinking City 2Aug 21, 2026 · Johnny Hurricane
“While there is something special brewing in The Sinking City 2, the development team simply needed more time with this release. Even the most diehard of Lovecraftian fans best wait for a few patches before checking this one out.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026 · Johnny Hurricane
“Currently sitting in my top five releases of the year, fans of gritty Soulslike action RPGs will absolutely love Mortal Shell II.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026
“Currently sitting in my top five releases of the year, fans of gritty Soulslike action RPGs will absolutely love Mortal Shell II.”
read full review ↗ - 85Wild Blue SkiesAug 13, 2026 · Casey Scheld
“While Wild Blue Skies proudly wears its on-rails inspiration on its sleeve, this adventure with the Blue Bombers is well worth taking flight.”
read full review ↗ - 85Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026 · Johnny Hurricane
“Featuring a rich world ripe for exploration and deep, impactful combat, Beast of Reincarnation is a fantastic action RPG worthy of all adventurers this summer.”
read full review ↗ - 85Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026
“Featuring a rich world ripe for exploration and deep, impactful combat, Beast of Reincarnation is a fantastic action RPG worthy of all adventurers this summer. ”
read full review ↗ - 75Big WalkAug 3, 2026 · Johnny Hurricane
“While Big Walk could very well be someone's Game of the Year, most people will likely get burnt out by its backtracking and voice chat system.”
read full review ↗ - 80Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!Jul 29, 2026
“Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!'s zany arcade antics crash in with a satisfying feedback loop perfect for those always on the move.”
read full review ↗ - 80Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!Jul 29, 2026 · Casey Scheld
“Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!'s zany arcade antics crash in with a satisfying feedback loop perfect for those always on the move.”
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