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 77 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 28 times.
Computed 6m 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.
- +46Battlefield™ 2042outlet 85 · players 39 · Nov 2021
- +36Call of Duty: Black Ops 4outlet 80 · players 44 · Oct 2018
- +39Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 100 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- -22Black Myth: Wukongoutlet 70 · players 92 · Aug 2024
- +37EA SPORTS FC™ 26outlet 85 · players 48 · Sep 2025
- +24Battlefield™ 6outlet 90 · players 66 · Oct 2025
- +27Far Cry® 5outlet 90 · players 63 · Mar 2018
- +25DOOM Eternaloutlet 100 · players 76 · Mar 2020
- +19Concrete Genieoutlet 90 · players 71 · Oct 2019
- -13Catherine: Full Bodyoutlet 70 · players 83 · Aug 2019
Recent reviews (927 tracked)
- 85Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 27, 2026 · James Berich
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a strong adventure that delivers a clever twist on Greek mythology rather than the games its spun off of. It combines strong combat, exploration and atmosphere with some gnarly creature encounters in a clever way, though the puzzles are uneven and the mechanics are largely derivative. Regardless, Sophia's journey is intriguing from beginning to end, making Resonance a memorable adventure even if its resemblance to the Plague Tale games are fleeting.”
read full review ↗ - 90STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 27, 2026 · James Berich
“Star Wars Zero Company is an incredible debut title from Bit Reactor. A tightly paced 30 hour tactics game with some of the best Star Wars storytelling in recent years. Star Wars and tactics fans alike would be remiss to not check out Zero Company.”
read full review ↗ - 90STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“Star Wars Zero Company is an incredible debut title from Bit Reactor. A tightly paced 30 hour tactics game with some of the best Star Wars storytelling in recent years. Star Wars and tactics fans alike would be remiss to not check out Zero Company. ”
read full review ↗ - 75Pro Jank FootyAug 12, 2026 · Brodie Gibbons
“Pro Jank Footy is a tremendous mess of a game, and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. It boils down a complicated sport into its purest, fundamental arcade form before breaking it through a chaotic overloading of its simple systems. It's fun, it's hilarious, though its biggest flaw, if it even is one, is that it's best played with mates.”
read full review ↗ - 80MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 12, 2026
“Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a strong fighter that manages to channel the chaotic energy of Marvel vs. Capcom while also carving out its own niche in the genre. While the roster feels small for the kind of game that it is, and the single player offerings feel underwhelming, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls provides a strong foundation on which I have no doubts Arc System Works will build for years to come.”
read full review ↗ - 75Beast of ReincarnationAug 4, 2026 · James Berich
“Beast of Reincarnation is a typical action RPG from a not so typical developer. It's a confident first step for Game Freak, though at times that confidence can feel misplaced. Repetitive enemies, samey environments and performance issues stop it from reaching the heights of its own ambition. But when everything clicks, it’s hard to deny that Beast of Reincarnation really clicks - it’s a fast, fluid and deeply satisfying combat loop that, while derivative, is still a blast to play.”
read full review ↗ - 85Big WalkAug 3, 2026 · Ewan Roxburgh
“Big Walk earns a place in the top tier of co-operative games, with greater depth than countless games it could be compared against. Proximity chat is far from a gimmick; communication is as much a mechanic as running and jumping. No two puzzles are the same, and sometimes the work required becomes tedious, but it does well to avoid overstaying its welcome. House House have cleverly shown restraint in crafting a game that's all about the journey and not the destination.”
read full review ↗ - 75Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026
“Beast of Reincarnation is an typical action RPG from a not so typical developer. It's a confident first step for Game Freak, though at times that confidence can feel misplaced. Repetitive enemies, samey environments and performance issues stop it from reaching the heights of its own ambition. But when everything clicks, it’s hard to deny that Beast of Reincarnation really clicks - it’s a fast, fluid and deeply satisfying combat loop that, while derivative, is still a blast to play.”
read full review ↗ - 90Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 24, 2026 · Brodie Gibbons
“Despite missing its iconic multiplayer component, enormous replay value, welcome modernisations to both gameplay and visuals, fixes for decades-old pacing issues, and a three-piece prologue make Campaign Evolved an exceptional way to experience Halo’s legendary single-player campaign, which remains a sci-fi blockbuster to this day.”
read full review ↗ - 80LIFTEDJul 22, 2026 · Brodie Gibbons
“Lifted is a special little game that manages to effortlessly charm despite its imperfections. It’s a throwback to classic platforming I didn’t know I was needing, all the while being the Back to the Future sequel I know I have dreamed about for decades. I hope it’s not the last we see of Ari Buktu, and I’ll happily board his time-travelling elevator again—anytime.”
read full review ↗ - 85Splatoon RaidersJul 21, 2026
“While it doesn't quite escape some of the issues of its inspirations, Splatoon Raiders is a novel spin-off of one of Nintendo's most creative franchises. This is a no-brainer recommendation for fans of Salmon Run, and is one of the best co-op experiences on the Switch 2 thus far.”
read full review ↗ - 90DOOM: The Dark Ages - RevelationsJul 13, 2026
“DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations continues to preserve the identity of The Dark Ages while ratcheting up the intensity of combat to the nth degree. It's relentless, absurdly fun to play, and is begging any DOOM player worth their salt to get into the weeds and master it. I don't know how, but id Software have done it again.”
read full review ↗ - 85Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Harry Kalogirou
“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a refreshing reminder of the franchise's glory days. Charged with an infectious love for the original, Resynced is the best way to play the best Assassin's Creed game. If the Ezio trilogy is soon to get the same remaking, we can only hope it's treated in the same fashion.”
read full review ↗ - 85Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a refreshing reminder of the franchise's glory days. Charged with an infectious love for the original, Resynced is the best way to play the best Assassin's Creed game. If the Ezio trilogy is soon to get the same remaking, we can only hope it's treated in the same fashion. ”
read full review ↗ - 85Rhythm Heaven GrooveJul 1, 2026
“If you’re someone like me who fears rhythm games due to their challenges, then Rhythm Paradise Groove is the perfect cushion to soften the blow; it’s accessible, friendly and offers just the right amount of challenge, without being too overwhelming or intense. There’s a whole heap of unlockables and different game modes that keep things fresh and entertaining, and the rhythms and songs throughout the game are bound to have you toe-tapping all the way through. Some may be put off by the latency between the TV and controller input, but even after a while its something that you can adjust to, so there’s always positives to play off.”
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