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 209 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 49 times.
Computed 13m 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.
- +40Call of Duty: Black Ops 4outlet 84 · players 44 · Oct 2018
- +48Battlefield™ 2042outlet 83 · players 35 · Nov 2021
- +26Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 85 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- +23Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoutlet 93 · players 70 · Mar 2020
- +20Gears of War 4outlet 90 · players 70 · Oct 2016
- +23Cyberpunk 2077outlet 95 · players 72 · Dec 2020
- +31Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 92 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- -24Warframeoutlet 65 · players 89 · Nov 2013
- +32Total War: WARHAMMER IIIoutlet 90 · players 59 · Feb 2022
- +34FOR HONOR™outlet 80 · players 46 · Feb 2017
Recent reviews (2500 tracked)
- 80Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“Onimusha: Way of the Sword understands what makes a great action game: combat should challenge the player without turning every encounter into a punishment. Its regular enemies are relatively forgiving, allowing for stylish and spectacular swordplay, while its bosses demand patience, precision and genuine mastery. The combat system is the clear highlight but the exploration feels more like a complement to the action than a defining feature, and some optional activities can become repetitive surprisingly quickly. After all of this Way of the Sowrd is a great action game and the best restart for this sleepy IP.”
read full review ↗ - 78CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERSAug 27, 2026
“Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is the perfect game for anyone who still wants to see Holly, Benji and their teammates turn a football match into a full-blown shonen battle. Tamsoft gets the spectacle, nostalgia and sheer absurdity of the series right, but stumbles where it should be strongest: pacing, AI and overall variety. A good sequel, but with too many flaws to become a true champion.”
read full review ↗ - 77Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a two-speed game, and it deserves to be judged by honestly acknowledging both sides of the coin. It's not a blind day-one purchase, especially in such a crowded release period, but it's still a production worth picking up at a calmer pace in the months ahead, especially for anyone who loved Innocence and Requiem and wants to keep exploring this universe. ”
read full review ↗ - 80The Sinking City 2Aug 25, 2026
“The Sinking City 2 doesn't hide where it comes from, and honestly doesn't try that hard to. It's an openly declared tribute to Resident Evil style survival horror, controls, inventory, and combat structure included. But it's also much more than a well made copy. Arkham is a character in its own right, built with a density of detail and a rotten atmosphere that's hard to shake off, and systems like the rune perks or the clue board show Frogwares actually wanted to leave a mark beyond the homage.”
read full review ↗ - 83METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2Aug 21, 2026
“Master Collection Vol. 2 is a rescue operation carried out with respect rather than boldness, and it should be judged above all for what it manages to give back to the community. A landmark chapter like Guns of the Patriots finally escaping an unjust exile that lasted almost two decades, a Peace Walker that regains its entire online suite and its narrative weight within Big Boss's arc, and a Ghost Babel that turns out to be the loveliest surprise of the whole package.”
read full review ↗ - 80Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026
“Mortal Shell 2 is a sequel that vastly improves on its predecessor, turning its original ideas into a more mature and distinctive experience. Its aggressive combat, deeper Shell system, and rewarding exploration give it a strong identity within the soulslike genre. Some balance issues remain, particularly with certain Shell and weapon combinations, but they do little to undermine an experience packed with personality and ambition. ”
read full review ↗ - 84MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 13, 2026
“Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls arrives at a moment when the fighting game genre seemed to have stopped surprising anyone. Arc System Works tries to fit into this balance with an operation that, on paper, looked impossible: take a notoriously difficult license like Marvel, historically unable to produce a truly long-lived fighting game since the failure of Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite, and build on top of it a system that is both accessible and layered. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Beast of ReincarnationAug 10, 2026 · Marcello Paolillo
“Beast of Reincarnation is the kind of game that leaves you with mixed feelings, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. On the one hand, there's a studio that has lived within a single universe for thirty years and here attempts, honestly, to tell a story that's adult, dark, and melancholic. On the other, there's clear proof that writing a believable world and building it to support the player are two different skills, and Game Freak only masters one.”
read full review ↗ - 80Beast of ReincarnationAug 10, 2026
“Beast of Reincarnation is the kind of game you finish with mixed feelings, and that is not necessarily a bad thing. On one side, a studio that spent thirty years inside a single universe is honestly trying to tell something adult, dark, melancholic. On the other, it is clear proof that writing a believable world and actually building it so it holds up under play are two very different crafts, and Game Freak only masters one of them. ”
read full review ↗ - 85Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 23, 2026 · Andrea Maiellano
“Halo: Campaign Evolved proves that you can look to the past without betraying it, while also looking seriously forward. It's not a simple remaster with a few extra textures: it's a remake built from the ground up on a completely different technical foundation, and it shows in every single detail, from the cutscenes to the lighting management to the Cortana model.”
read full review ↗ - 85Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 23, 2026
“Halo: Campaign Evolved proves you can look back without betraying the source material, while still looking forward with real ambition. This isn't a simple remaster with a few extra textures: it's a remake built from the ground up on a completely different technological foundation, and it shows in every single detail, from the cutscenes to the lighting to Cortana's new model. Halo Studios chose the harder path, one of philological respect for the original work, and in the vast majority of cases it paid off. The updated gunplay makes the game enjoyable even for those who never picked up a controller back in 2001, while the three prequel missions offer a convincing taste of where the series could go from here.”
read full review ↗ - 80Splatoon RaidersJul 21, 2026
“Splatoon Raiders pulls off the hardest trick of all: turning one of Nintendo's most iconic multiplayer series into a single player adventure without losing its identity. The gameplay remains incredibly fun, the progression is surprisingly deep, and the customization system offers far more freedom than expected. Exploring the Spirhalite Isles and the constant hunt for new gear make every mission enjoyable, while co-op adds extra longevity without overshadowing the game's single player nature.”
read full review ↗ - 85Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Andrea Maiellano
“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a successful remake that modernizes a classic with improved visuals and expanded gameplay, serving as a solid action-adventure for both veterans and new players. While minor, aged flaws remain, the title successfully elevates the 2013 original and sets a strong foundation for the future of the series.”
read full review ↗ - 85Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a successful remake that modernizes a classic with improved visuals and expanded gameplay, serving as a solid action-adventure for both veterans and new players. While minor, aged flaws remain, the title successfully elevates the 2013 original and sets a strong foundation for the future of the series.”
read full review ↗ - 75StonemachiaJun 24, 2026
“Stonemachia is one of those games that manages to win you over more with its personality than with its technical execution. The Italian setting reimagined in a gothic key, the chess piece transformation system, and a top-tier soundtrack build a strong and recognisable identity. ”
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