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 25 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 6 times.
Computed 4m 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.
- +30Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoutlet 100 · players 70 · Mar 2020
- +21Darkest Dungeon®outlet 90 · players 69 · May 2018
- +13Mario Kart Worldoutlet 90 · players 77 · Jun 2025
- +16Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamityoutlet 90 · players 74 · Nov 2020
- +26South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™outlet 90 · players 64 · Apr 2018
- +24Demon Turfoutlet 90 · players 66 · Nov 2021
- +27Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cutoutlet 90 · players 63 · Apr 2018
- -29Hello Neighboroutlet 40 · players 69 · Aug 2018
- +13DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2outlet 80 · players 67 · Sep 2017
- +11UNOoutlet 70 · players 59 · Feb 2018
Recent reviews (521 tracked)
- 90Splatoon RaidersJul 21, 2026
“Splatoon Raiders is a brilliantly moreish extraction shooter, whose ink-based gameplay helps make a well-trodden genre feel fresh and interesting. A great time alone, assisting others or grouping up with three friends, Splatoon Raiders proves there’s far more to be done with this series, and I, for one, cannot wait for where we go next.”
read full review ↗ - 90Rhythm Heaven GrooveJul 1, 2026
“Rhythm Paradise Groove doesn’t miss a beat. Whether getting in the groove with friends and family or honing your skill to accumulate Medals playing solo, this game deserves its chance to shine in the spotlight and a place in your Nintendo Switch collection. Its kaleidoscopic colours, hypnotic soundscape and flawlessly addictive formula make for an uplifting experience that you won’t want to put down all summer.”
read full review ↗ - 90Star FoxJun 24, 2026
“It may be another trip back to the Lylat System, but Star Fox is a highly entertaining arcade adventure with arguably the best visuals seen from a Nintendo title yet, a more fleshed-out narrative and gameplay that truly stands the test of time. At seven campaign playthroughs and counting, as well as countless attempts at the game’s many challenges, Star Fox well and truly has its claws in me. Sure, my familiarity with the original game is light at best, but remake or not, Star Fox is a great way to kick off the summer and hopefully a sign of more adventures from Fox and crew in the near future.”
read full review ↗ - 70Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn EditionJun 24, 2026
“If you’ve been waiting to check this particular version of the game out for the first time and haven’t already played it, I think this is a solid way to do so. Extra patches to smooth over stuttering and get a fully locked 30 frames per second would be great, but I’m not sure if Bandai sees value in coming back to this one. Arise isn’t a perfect game, nor my favorite entry in the Tales of series, but this is a good version of it. There’s a lot of extra downloadable content and a whole expansion to take a look at, making this package ideal for portable action game enthusiasts looking to see the latest from the Tales of series. I am personally stoked for the upcoming release of Eternia, and eagerly await diving into the series’ 2D era. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter EditionJun 22, 2026
“Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition may not be the ultimate version of the game, but it’s another strong port from Capcom that especially excels when played in handheld mode. The core game has plenty to offer, and it’s fantastic to have Vergil included without any additional cost. It’s unfortunate that not everything from the Special Edition could be included, but despite that, Devil May Cry 5 is still easily one of the best games of this kind that you can play on the Nintendo Switch 2. ”
read full review ↗ - 70The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJun 17, 2026 · Cullen Black
“Despite my frustrations, by the end, I just couldn’t find myself to truly dislike The Adventure of Elliot: The Millennium Tales as a whole. It just has too much heart, and I see a lot of room for improvement.”
read full review ↗ - 80Yoshi and the Mysterious BookMay 19, 2026
“Yoshi and the Mysterious Book rekindles that sense of childlike wonder, successfully satisfying your appetite for discovery in ways that games rarely tap into. It’s unlike anything else that you have played yet remains familiar at the same time, and the brave decision to take the curious dinosaur’s adventures in a new direction was as genius as the old, wizened tome that it is based around.”
read full review ↗ - 90SektoriMay 14, 2026
“Sektori is a brilliant twin-stick shooter with an incredible soundtrack and one that is a perfect fit for handheld play on Nintendo Switch 2. If you skipped it before or simply want to play it on the go, it is more than worth the asking price. Just be prepared for a great challenge throughout.”
read full review ↗ - 70MOUSE: P.I. For HireMay 11, 2026 · Mikhail Madnani
“Mouse: P.I. For Hire should’ve been shorter, but I still really enjoyed my time with it.”
read full review ↗ - 90Wax HeadsMay 11, 2026 · Mikhail Madnani
“Wax Heads is one of my favorite narrative-driven puzzle games in years.”
read full review ↗ - 80Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire SurvivorsApr 29, 2026 · Shaun Musgrave
“Vampire Crawlers isn’t exactly scraping the bleeding edge of technology or anything, but it can get pretty busy at times with its various effects.”
read full review ↗ - 70Ys Memoire: Revelations in CelcetaApr 23, 2026
“Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is a slightly spiffed-up version of a game that is very much of its time and place in the history of the series. While it’s not the best Ys game you can play on the Switch, or even the second-best, going on a journey with Adol rarely shortchanges the player on thrills. Those using a Switch 2 will find this to be a particularly comfortable handheld experience, but there’s a satisfying quality to it wherever or however you choose to play it. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Tomodachi Life: Living the DreamApr 15, 2026
“Goofy, endlessly surprising and genuinely laugh‑out‑loud funny, the world could use far more games like Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream. I’m ecstatic that its chaotic silliness is back in our lives, and you won’t touch another game this year that works this hard to make you smile. This is Nintendo at its quirkiest, and you can feel the team’s enthusiasm shine through in every bizarre moment. It’s simply unmissable.”
read full review ↗ - 70Mega Man Star Force Legacy CollectionMar 25, 2026
“Star Force adheres too closely to Battle Network for its own good, and where it does make changes they are generally for the worse. With all that said, it’s hard to fault Capcom’s work here on dressing these games in their Sunday best and getting them back out there.”
read full review ↗ - 80Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionMar 10, 2026 · Shaun Musgrave
“Capcom, as it turns out, hasn’t lost its knack for making great RPGs featuring dragons and/or dragon-like creatures. If you liked the previous games in the series, this is an easy recommendation. Those new to the franchise just looking for their next RPG fix might as well jump in here, as you don’t really need any prior experience to have a good time with this.”
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