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 73 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 19 times.
Computed 4m 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.
- +32Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 91 · players 59 · Nov 2015
- +37Pokemon Swordoutlet 91 · players 54 · Nov 2019
- +36Pokemon Shieldoutlet 91 · players 55 · Nov 2019
- -26DayZoutlet 48 · players 74 · Jun 2019
- +40EA Sports FC 24outlet 78 · players 38 · Sep 2023
- +20Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoutlet 90 · players 70 · Mar 2020
- +38Battlefield™ 2042outlet 73 · players 35 · Nov 2021
- +30Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 91 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +36FOR HONOR™outlet 82 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- -43Dungeon Defendersoutlet 50 · players 93 · Nov 2011
Recent reviews (868 tracked)
- 76Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“Onimusha: Way of the Sword shines with thrilling combat, but its level design feels stretched at times.”
read full review ↗ - 85The Blood of DawnwalkerAug 31, 2026
“A gripping vampire-RPG with tough choices, strong dialogue, and a cool parry system, but a formulaic open world.”
read full review ↗ - 88Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is the nearly perfect sequel that builds on the narrative strengths of its predecessors and finally complements them with great gameplay. ”
read full review ↗ - 75The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026
“The Sinking City 2 is an atmospheric, rock-solid survival horror game that takes its cues heavily from the genre’s heavyweights, but – due to budget constraints and some gameplay flaws– doesn’t quite make it into the top flight.”
read full review ↗ - 69Beast of ReincarnationAug 4, 2026 · Kevin Itzinger
“"Beast of Reincarnation has a great combat system with fresh ideas. However, numerous flaws make it difficult to enjoy the game all the way to the end."”
read full review ↗ - 75Moonlight PeaksJul 11, 2026 · Maximilian Franke
“Moonlight Peaks is a good farming sim with likeable characters, but it doesn't get enough out of the vampire theme.”
read full review ↗ - 88Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“Resynced is a worthy remake of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag. Ubisoft has sensibly streamlined and modernised the game, and added new content. Despite offering little in the way of challenge, the whole pirat adventure has plenty to offer.”
read full review ↗ - 75Moonlight PeaksJul 8, 2026
“Moonlight Peaks is a good farming sim with likeable characters, but it doesn’t make the most of the vampire theme.”
read full review ↗ - 85Star FoxJun 24, 2026
“Star Fox is the best and most beautiful version of a timelessly great action game.”
read full review ↗ - 75Deer & BoyJun 22, 2026 · Dennis Müller
“Deer & Boy definitely has them, and if you're looking for an emotional adventure for in between – pun intended – the game is definitely worth it.”
read full review ↗ - 70Solarpunk™Jun 11, 2026
“Solarpunk is a solid crafting adventure, but its progression is too linear and it fails to fully capitalize on the potential of its game world.”
read full review ↗ - 70Solarpunk™Jun 9, 2026 · Maximilian Franke
“Solarpunk is a solid crafting adventure with overly linear progression that doesn't get enough out of its game world.”
read full review ↗ - –Gothic 1 RemakeJun 5, 2026 · Stephan Zielke
“Unlike the original, the remake offers three different difficulty levels and a glossary where you can find out where previously discovered NPCs are located and what they offer – nevertheless, the experience is still uncomfortable and unforgiving for long stretches.”
read full review ↗ - –007 First LightMay 26, 2026 · Annika Bavendiek
“IO Interactive delivers a magnificent gaming comeback for James Bond with 007 First Light, which proves worthy of the source material.”
read full review ↗ - 88LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightMay 18, 2026 · Dennis Müller
“But all criticism quickly disappears when I slip into my blue-grey Batsuit in the Batcave, get the 1989 Batmobile out of the garage, and speed through the rain-soaked streets of Gotham, where there's something cool to discover on every corner.”
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