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 20 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 5 times.
Computed 1h 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.
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- -36STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™outlet 50 · players 86 · Dec 2019
- +24FOR HONOR™outlet 70 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- -38DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROToutlet 50 · players 88 · Jan 2020
- -24Dispatchoutlet 70 · players 94 · Nov 2025
- -21Clair Obscur: Expedition 33outlet 70 · players 91 · Jul 2025
- +13Battlefield™ 6outlet 70 · players 57 · Nov 2025
- +19Forza Horizon 6outlet 95 · players 76 · May 2026
- -44THE LONGINGoutlet 40 · players 84 · May 2021
- +49 Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stageoutlet 100 · players 51 · Mar 2026
Recent reviews (289 tracked)
- 90Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Michael Murphy
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is proof that the series, even if it changes genres, is fantastic. With excellent acting, breathtaking graphics, and a gripping narrative, fans of the franchise will be happy to know it still has it.”
read full review ↗ - 80STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“STAR WARS Zero Company won me over. It was obviously made by and for fans of the world's favorite sci-fi universe, with great respect to the source material and spinning established lore into something fresh and entertaining.”
read full review ↗ - 90CULTICAug 25, 2026
“As far as boomer shooters go, Cultic is an excellent entry into the genre with fun gameplay and a stellar environment that kept me playing for hours. This is a great experience for fans of the shooter genre, but it’s also an excellent experience for fans of any horror medium.”
read full review ↗ - 85Blood DungeonAug 24, 2026
“Addictive? Yes. Strategic? Hell yeah. Gratifying? You bet. Messhof have another potential underground classic on their hands here because they put in the work to make the game feel good, look intriguing, and make your neck snap from the whiplash of slapping you with fun unlocks at just about every turn.”
read full review ↗ - 90Fields of MistriaAug 18, 2026
“In summary, my criticisms are that I want more updates. If you love Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons, Fields of Mistria is an easy decision–buy it, play it, love it. The game is so easy to get into, and I suspect many of us will keep this in constant rotation for a good while.”
read full review ↗ - 85DuskfadeAug 13, 2026
“Duskfade is a well-made 3D platforming adventure game, taking clear notes from larger titles in platforming controls, music, and character design. For all its impressive visual style and ease of control, it falls short of an engaging combat system, which sours the experience during enemy wave encounters.”
read full review ↗ - 65Wild Blue SkiesAug 13, 2026 · Filippo Dinolfo
“I spent a lot of time pointing out the things I did not like about Wild Blue Skies, but that does not mean I think it is a bad game. Nothing that I mentioned is unrecoverable. There is a good foundation here that, if Chuhai Labs takes the time to refine in a patch, will put the game up into an easy recommendation. Right now, though, it lands in the category of a good game that just fell short of what it wanted to be.”
read full review ↗ - 75Agent 64: Spies Never DieAug 10, 2026
“Agent 64: Spies Never Die is an almost ill-advised exercise in extremely specific nostalgia, veritable catnip for Millennials like me. One person put forth a worthy spiritual successor to some of the ’90s and early aughts certified sleepover classics, warts and all. It comes highly recommended for those who can still get down with the aesthetics and jank of games from nearly 30 years ago.”
read full review ↗ - 90BALL x PITAug 6, 2026
“BALL x PIT is a wild genre mash-up I didn’t know I wanted. With a progression system that rewards every success or failure, constant rewards for experimentation, and now three free updates, BALL x PIT is one of the best roguelites I’ve played in a while.”
read full review ↗ - 95ReStory: Chill Electronics RepairsAug 6, 2026 · Chris Selogy
“ReStory does everything really well and makes it easy to keep fixing more electronics with a “one more day” mentality that's hard to put down. Check it out if you’re interested in one of the year’s best games.”
read full review ↗ - 65Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026 · Danreb Victorio
“Beast of Reincarnation just has too many problems to recommend it right now. Beyond the game’s stellar graphics and combat, its exploration leaves much to be desired, and it suffers even more from a weak story and a weaker cast of characters.”
read full review ↗ - 70Big WalkAug 3, 2026 · Danreb Victorio
“I enjoyed my time with Big Walk, but I don’t ever want to play this kind of game ever again. It’s an easy recommendation if you have more than one friend down to play with for the more than 15 hours it takes to beat it, but to many people, those are few and far between.”
read full review ↗ - 80Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 30, 2026 · Alex Quevedo
“In all, it’s a worthwhile trip back to the original Halo installation. Halo Studios captured the vibes for this one, reminding us why this was so successful in the first place.”
read full review ↗ - 80Kusan: City of WolvesJul 28, 2026
“Kusan: City of Wolves is kinetic, deliberate, bloody, and fun. There are many ways to play it, which is commendable for individual expression and replayability. I hope it finds an audience and a tight community to show us how the game can really be played.”
read full review ↗ - 70Truxton ExtremeJul 28, 2026
“Despite its missed opportunities, Truxton Extreme is still a good game at its core. The story mode can provide a challenge for the most hardened shmup vets, the heartstopper mode can offer a casual entry point into the genre for new players, and the arcade mode is there for players who want to experience a little more.”
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