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 9 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 5 times.
Computed 6m 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.
- +42Football Manager 26outlet 80 · players 38 · Oct 2025
- -4FIFA 22outlet 70 · players 74 · Oct 2021
- -12Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remasteredoutlet 61 · players 73 · Nov 2020
- -38Super Blood Hockeyoutlet 56 · players 95 · Sep 2017
- -8RIDE 3outlet 60 · players 68 · Dec 2018
- -13TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2outlet 60 · players 73 · Mar 2020
- +2WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championshipoutlet 68 · players 66 · Oct 2017
- -11RiMS Racingoutlet 55 · players 66 · Aug 2021
- -8AO Tennis 2outlet 60 · players 69 · Jan 2020
- -11Turbo Golf Racingoutlet 75 · players 86 · Apr 2024
Recent reviews (50 tracked)
- 95Forza Horizon 6May 19, 2026 · Curtis Russell
“Forza Horizon 6 doesn’t just set a new standard for open-world racing games; it epitomizes the genre and feels unlikely to be matched anytime soon.”
read full review ↗ - 80Football Manager 26Oct 31, 2025
“Football Manager 26 reinvents the long-running management simulator with its move to the Unity Engine. Gameplay presentation and on-field action have never looked so authentic. Although the game is missing some key features and suffers from certain bugs, we remain excited about the future of the FM series.”
read full review ↗ - 75Turbo Golf RacingApr 10, 2024 · Curtis Russell
“Turbo Golf Racing is fun, and if you’re familiar with Rocket League, you’ll feel right at home. But after a while, it gets repetitive; the game only holds my attention for a few games, and I don’t think playing with my friends will change that.”
read full review ↗ - 80EA SPORTS™ WRCNov 7, 2023 · Curtis Russell
“EA Sports WRC is another good racing game from Codemasters. Besides some minor hiccups from the technical side of that game, it’s an excellent game for fans of the DiRT series to jump into.”
read full review ↗ - 88HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ 2 - TurbochargedOct 16, 2023 · Kevin Finley
“An improvement on the formula, but overall more of the same game as its predecessor; however, still a ton of fun,”
read full review ↗ - 70Forza MotorsportOct 10, 2023 · Michael Straw
“Forza Motorsport is a beautiful game that will feel familiar to returning fans. However, the game is just a pretty face with no real interesting additions to make it interesting. Overall, it’s a solid racing game.”
read full review ↗ - 80RIDE 5Oct 9, 2023 · Brandon Satterwhite
“Newcomers will struggle to get started in Ride 5, but returning fans are in for a treat. Although the game doesn’t have much going for it outside of career mode, Ride 5 still produces a great hardcore racing experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80Legend BowlAug 9, 2023 · Brandon Satterwhite
“Legend Bowl is a really fun game. The gameplay challenges the player to learn the mechanics and play to the strengths of their players. Any hardcore football fan will appreciate the atmosphere and attention to detail.”
read full review ↗ - –WrestleQuestAug 7, 2023 · Kevin Finley
“As an RPG, WresteQuest takes players on an epic quest filled with danger, action, adventure, and rewards. As a wrestling game, it holds as much character as an 80s wrestling throwback can. Perhaps maybe even more. If you are a wrestling games fan, this will certainly need to make it into your library. If you’re an 80s wrestling fan and love retro games, then WrestleQuest is an absolute must.”
read full review ↗ - 78AEW: Fight ForeverJun 28, 2023 · Kevin Finley
“AEW: Fight Forever effectively takes after its parent company AEW in that it’s young but with a rich pool of potential, of which many are anticipating great things in the future. While it certainly impresses in its first outing, the game somewhat struggles to find its third and fourth gear late in the game.”
read full review ↗ - 85Super Mega Baseball™ 4Jun 2, 2023 · Brandon Satterwhite
“Super Mega Baseball 4 reminds us of the games we used to play growing up. The gameplay has the perfect balance between arcade and simulation. While we recommend SMB4 to any sports gaming fan, we think the younger generation will get the most out of it.”
read full review ↗ - 80EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR™Apr 11, 2023 · Curtis Russell
“EA Sports PGA Tour returns with a strong emphasis on career mode and features other fun ways to enjoy golf. While the game has some setbacks, it’s still a great return to The Masters.”
read full review ↗ - 80Need for Speed™ UnboundDec 7, 2022 · Michael Straw
“Need for Speed Unbound pushes the series forward in new ways with a change to the game’s economy and overall feel, and it’s primed to take big steps in the coming years.”
read full review ↗ - 60Call of the Wild: The Angler™Aug 30, 2022 · Michael Straw
“Like real fishing, Call of the Wild: The Angler is a game that can be absolutely maddening yet gratifying at the same time. The game has fun fishing gameplay and what’s there is nice, there’s just not a lot of depth for those looking for a deep and fun fishing experience.”
read full review ↗ - 90Cursed to GolfAug 18, 2022 · Curtis Russell
“Cursed to Golf’s difficulty and gameplay loop had me hooked from the first tee. The rogue-lite elements mixed with the addicting golf gameplay will have you teeing off deep into Golf Purgatory.”
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