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 12 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 2 times.
Computed 26m 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.
- +28DARK SOULS™: REMASTEREDoutlet 90 · players 62 · May 2018
- -28Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisenoutlet 60 · players 88 · May 2019
- +25SOULCALIBUR VIoutlet 100 · players 75 · Oct 2018
- -23Yakuza: Like a Dragonoutlet 70 · players 93 · Nov 2020
- -30Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girlsoutlet 60 · players 90 · Jul 2017
- +26Marvel vs. Capcom: Infiniteoutlet 80 · players 54 · Sep 2017
- -26The House in Fata Morganaoutlet 70 · players 97 · Jul 2016
- -28STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Townoutlet 60 · players 88 · Jul 2020
- -22Zero Escape: The Nonary Gamesoutlet 70 · players 92 · Apr 2017
- +20PAC-MAN™ CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2outlet 80 · players 60 · Sep 2016
Recent reviews (269 tracked)
- –Etrange OverlordMar 19, 2026 · Isaac Todd
“Etrange Overlord as a game is merely alright at best, and it feels like I’m experiencing the worst version of it. The original webnovel features the story without any gameplay interruptions, and the manga adaption is much nicer to look at with expressive artwork.”
read full review ↗ - –Nioh 3Mar 18, 2026 · Isaac Todd
“Nioh 3 is a solid sequel, reworking the level-based formula in a way that generally works well. I’d imagine some wont be that happy with the reduced difficulty, though if previous games are to go by, the DLC is where things will really get crazy.”
read full review ↗ - –Ys X: Proud NordicsMar 11, 2026
“Ys X: Proud Nordics, like the original, is a pretty good game. However, with no real way to upgrade – Ys X: Nordics owners on PC get a slight discount – I really cannot recommend picking this up. It doesn’t offer enough to justify releasing so soon after Nordics, even if you’ve not touched either version before.”
read full review ↗ - –Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVEDec 11, 2025
“Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive is far from the worst action game I’ve played, and its existence means that it’ll still live on even after the main game goes down. But rather than fully reworking progression into something a little more player-friendly a-la Octopath Traveller 0, or going for a companion game like Atelier Resleriana, Arise Overdrive finds itself being held back by a lack of changes in the switch to a paid game.”
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“There’s still a lot to like here — I appreciate combat and alchemy systems that make you think at least a little bit. I just wish this had either been a direct adaption of Forgotten Alchemy & the Liberator of Polar Night, or a completely original game instead.”
read full review ↗ - –Sushi BenSep 21, 2025 · Isaac Todd
“I really want to like Sushi Ben, and I perhaps might if I ever pick up a VR headset later down the line. Everything about it is created with VR in mind, and I just don’t think it offers a fun experience without it. I’ll definitely revisit this if I end up moving into VR, though for now it’s hard to recommend Sushi Ben if you only plan to play non-VR on PC.”
read full review ↗ - –Trails in the Sky 1st ChapterSep 17, 2025 · Isaac Todd
“Barring my qualms with the localisation, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is still going to be the best way for most new players to experience the start of the Trails saga. Its story remains faithful to the original, with gameplay tweaks offering a more modernised experience. I just hope that, even if it doesn’t happen for 1st Chapter post-launch, 2nd Chapter gets a more consistent localisation that doesn’t clash with future games.”
read full review ↗ - –Daemon X Machina: Titanic ScionSep 4, 2025
“Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion still has the customisation potential of its predecessor and some decently fun combat. But the switch to open areas and a story that still fails to deliver anything lead to an experience that often isn’t very memorable. Perhaps patches and the upcoming DLC will fix things up, but for now I’d recommend waiting — especially if you want to play on Switch 2.”
read full review ↗ - –Ruffy and the RiversideJun 28, 2025 · Isaac Todd
“Ruffy and the Riverside has heart, but this isn’t enough to make up for what is otherwise a rudimentary platformer with a main gimmick that is underutilised. Here’s hoping the swap mechanic ends up finding its way into a game that offers more opportunities to use it in creative ways.”
read full review ↗ - –Yasha: Legends of the Demon BladeMay 13, 2025
“Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is, at best, an incredibly average roguelite. It works, but fumbles its story, gameplay, and meta progression. Even if you prefer the Japanese setting over Greek mythology, there’s just nothing here that Hades (or even Hades 2 in Early Access) doesn’t do far better.”
read full review ↗ - –Labyrinth Of The Demon KingMay 13, 2025
“Labyrinth of the Demon King nails its creepy PS1-era vibes and dungeon crawling combat initially, but can’t carry this all the way through its short playtime. It’s still a unique experience, but one that could have been so much better.”
read full review ↗ - –The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-Apr 21, 2025 · Isaac Todd
“The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is both what you’d expect from a team-up of Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi and something that stands out on its own. There are almost multiple game’s worth of endings to get through, with the story carrying some weaker gameplay aspects.”
read full review ↗ - –EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6Feb 9, 2025 · Isaac Todd
“Earth Defense Force 6 is another fun entry, but one that might be a little close to its predecessor for some players. You’re still going to have a great time, especially if you vibe with the weird direction the story goes in early on. Just don’t expect anything wildly different”
read full review ↗ - –DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINSFeb 7, 2025 · Isaac Todd
“Despite a weak original story, Dynasty Warriors: Origins still manages to breath new life into the franchise. The main battles are better than ever, and I love the idea of giving more time to parts of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms that Dynasty Warriors usually glossed over. Origins is a good base for future entries, and hopefully the start of a strong return for mainline Warriors games.”
read full review ↗ - –Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: ReanimatedDec 16, 2024 · Isaac Todd
“Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated is a strange re-release, one that I assume mostly just exists as a passion project for the newly formed Shadow Layer Games. It’s cheap enough, but by that merit you can pick up the original for even less. Even as someone who has fond memories of the Xbox 360 digital library, this just didn’t make for a particularly enjoyable experience.”
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