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 15 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 4 times.
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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.
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- -26A Hat in Timeoutlet 69 · players 95 · Dec 2017
- -18Slime Rancheroutlet 75 · players 93 · Oct 2017
- +27Starfieldoutlet 94 · players 68 · Aug 2023
- +26DARK SOULS™: REMASTEREDoutlet 88 · players 62 · May 2018
- -17Blasphemousoutlet 70 · players 87 · Sep 2019
- +29Warhammer 40,000: Darktideoutlet 76 · players 47 · Dec 2022
- +24Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 88 · players 64 · Mar 2024
- +17DARK SOULS™ IIIoutlet 95 · players 78 · Apr 2016
- -12A Plague Tale: Innocenceoutlet 76 · players 88 · Jun 2019
Recent reviews (132 tracked)
- 61Beast of ReincarnationAug 28, 2026
“Beast of Reincarnation is a solid and enjoyable ARPG, but it falls short of being exceptional. Its combat, movement, and art direction give the game a solid foundation, but predictable storytelling, repetitive audio structure, and limited combat challenges prevent the game from standing out.”
read full review ↗ - –Rune Factory: Guardians of AzumaJun 3, 2025
“I went into this playthrough blind and expected the game to take me roughly 10 hours to finish the main story, I was pleasantly surprised by the length and even more so by the story. Now that I’ve finished the story, the real endgame has begun.”
read full review ↗ - 87ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGNMay 28, 2025
“Elden Ring Nightreign is a must-play for any souls combat fan, and an excellent experience to tackle with your friends. The smartest asset reuse in the industry, it masterfully delivers addictive gameplay with some innovative ideas that only slightly miss the mark on execution and leave you wishing they had added more new content.”
read full review ↗ - 95Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Apr 23, 2025
“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may very well win game of the year and may do so with the staff of under 50 people, proving that passion, dedication, talent and a clear vision are far more important than a large marketing budget, scores and scores of writers and tech personnel, and a big brand to rely on. I can’t wait to see what’s next from Sandfall Interactive and hope it looks a lot like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.”
read full review ↗ - 72AI LIMITApr 5, 2025
“I recommend picking it up if you’re looking for a light Soulslike offering that delivers value for the price. But if you’re in search of a full-course Soulslike experience, there is one major alternative currently available.”
read full review ↗ - 90The First Berserker: KhazanMar 24, 2025
“The First Berserker: Khazan is a brilliant blend of the Soulslike and Hack and Slash genres, offering some of the best combat in recent gaming years and an incredibly polished product. While it does have some shortcomings in its story, replayability, and occasionally borrows too heavily from past titles, if you live for action games such as Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice or Devil May Cry 5, this game will likely be your Game of the Year so far and a title we can recommend at full price.”
read full review ↗ - 90Monster Hunter WildsFeb 24, 2025
“Monster Hunter Wilds is a beautiful and addictive entry into the series that brings along polish and clears up some oldschool clutter. An excellent entry point for newcomers to the franchise, its superb gameplay and multiplayer experience will keep veterans entertained for many months to come”
read full review ↗ - 90Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIFeb 3, 2025
“With stellar storytelling, top notch voice acting, and much more polish than its predecessor, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a "return to form" for the RPG genre, and will likely be one of the best titles this year. Warhorse has proven they can elevate their formula to even greater heights, and I cannot wait to see what they do next. A day 1 buy for any RPG fan, especially those that enjoy true "role playing".”
read full review ↗ - –Hades IIMay 8, 2024
“As for myself, I will probably be playing a little bit to familiarize myself with it. I’ll be waiting for the full game to come out to really dive into it, get the fully polished experience because that’s going to be amazing. Supergiant Games did absolutely fantastic with Hades, so I can’t wait to see what they do with Hades 2. The quality of the game is there, its value, and the game plays so well it doesn’t make sense it’s in Early Access.”
read full review ↗ - 88Stellar Blade™Apr 24, 2024
“Stellar Blade is a fantastic addition to the Action genre, with intense flashy combat, amazing boss fights, and the best “outfits” in modern gaming. If you enjoy games like Nier: Automata, Devil May Cry 5, or Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Stellar Blade is a day 1 buy, even if it has less replay value.”
read full review ↗ - 84Rise of the RoninMar 21, 2024
“While Rise of the Ronin suffers from outdated and unattractive graphics, the story and gameplay more than make up for it with a wealth of varied and interesting content available paired with good storytelling that keeps players engaged and wanting to know more. Fans of Team Ninja may be disappointed from the step down in combat quality, but nonetheless it is an enjoyable title that we can recommend at full price.”
read full review ↗ - 88Dragon's Dogma 2Mar 20, 2024
“Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a fantastic adventure of exploration, discovery and learning that truly engages the player with a rewarding and nuanced combat system that carries well outside of combat. Brought down by small but impactful design choices and unfortunate poor performance on all platforms, this is the game of the year that should have been, but will likely never be…”
read full review ↗ - 85Granblue Fantasy: RelinkJan 31, 2024
“Granblue Fantasy Relink is an action-packed RPG with stunning graphics, engaging combat, and high replay value. Fans of the Granblue Fantasy franchise and players seeking a visually impressive gaming experience will undoubtedly enjoy this game. Although there are a few areas that could be improved, the overall experience is incredible, and it’s worth playing, especially online with friends.”
read full review ↗ - 75Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of RuinNov 14, 2023
“Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin is a challenging but flawed game with some interesting RTS mechanics but lacking in factions and extras. A worthy purchase only for hardcore fans of the genre or those who very much enjoy multiplayer and pvp aspects of these games”
read full review ↗ - 86Lies of PSep 13, 2023
“Lies of P is a phenomenal reimagining of a classic tale that manages to engage the audience with its unique setting, while keeping them on the edge of their seat with its innovative twists to solid Souls-like combat. With minor shortcomings and perhaps an over-reliance on its inspiration, it is regardless an IP Souls fans won't want to miss out on, and is arguably one of the best Souls-likes titles to date.”
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