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 13 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.
- +25DiRT Rally 2.0outlet 90 · players 65 · Feb 2019
- +24Sniper Ghost Warrior 3outlet 75 · players 51 · May 2017
- +13Need for Speed™ Unboundoutlet 70 · players 57 · Dec 2022
- +17The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasteredoutlet 90 · players 73 · May 2025
- -30BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTEoutlet 60 · players 90 · Sep 2020
- +14Forza Horizon 6outlet 90 · players 76 · May 2026
- +13Mafia: The Old Countryoutlet 80 · players 67 · Aug 2025
- -23The Invincibleoutlet 60 · players 83 · Nov 2023
- -29South of Midnightoutlet 60 · players 89 · Apr 2025
- -34Hellpointoutlet 40 · players 74 · Aug 2020
Recent reviews (97 tracked)
- 80007 First LightJun 7, 2026 · Baden Ronie
“Undeniably, 007 First Light’s biggest accomplishment isn’t the fun gameplay, although that’s no slouch. It’s the creation of a new James Bond who wears the mantle with the same brash confidence of his movie counterparts. He slots right into the pantheon like he’s always been there.”
read full review ↗ - 90Forza Horizon 6May 27, 2026 · Baden Ronie
“Forza Horizon 6 does not strip the whole thing down and do a full rebuild. It just polishes the bodywork, does some tuning, a few choice upgrades here and there. It takes a great car and makes it better.”
read full review ↗ - 70Call of the Elder GodsMay 18, 2026 · Baden Ronie
“Call of the Elder Gods never quite recaptures the emotional magic that made Call of the Sea so memorable. Its story is broader, sillier, and ultimately less affecting, even if its globe-trotting cosmic nonsense remains consistently entertaining. Thankfully, Out of the Blue’s knack for clever puzzle design is as sharp as ever, resulting in a sequel that may not surpass its predecessor, but still offers a thoroughly enjoyable mystery for anyone eager to test their brain against the unknowable.”
read full review ↗ - 70Clockwork AmbrosiaMay 14, 2026 · Baden Ronie
“A crazy weapon modification system let’s you turn a rocket launcher into an entire army in Clockwork Ambrosia. But the rest of this Metroidvania is pretty standard, and there are a lot of rough edges that hold it back.”
read full review ↗ - 80Saint Slayer: Spear of SacrilegeApr 19, 2026 · Baden Ronie
“A brutal, authentic NES-style throwback, Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is an expertly crafted homage to a bygone era—but one that completely bounced off me. This is a great game… just not for me.”
read full review ↗ - 90MARVEL MaXimum CollectionMar 27, 2026 · Baden Ronie
“Seeing these titles preserved and served up to a new generation is something special.”
read full review ↗ - 80Scott Pilgrim EXMar 10, 2026 · Baden Ronie
“If you loved Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game, then Scott Pilgrim EX is basically the sequel you’ve been waiting fifteen years for. I don’ think it quite stands at the top of the modern retro brawler renaissance, but it’s pretty damn close.”
read full review ↗ - 70Styx: Blades of GreedMar 4, 2026 · Baden Ronie
“After nine years in the shadows, it’s undeniably good to have Styx back. Blades of Greed delivers solid stealth, satisfying verticality, and just enough mechanical evolution to keep things interesting. But it also plays things frustratingly safe. The story lacks bite, the structure leans heavily on uninspired repetition, and the presentation never quite escapes its rough edges.”
read full review ↗ - 80Earth Must DieFeb 7, 2026 · Baden Ronie
“Earth Must Die is a British-made sci-fi adventure about an alien emperor, an inconvenient human invasion, and a whole lot of bad decisions. It’s rude, sarcastic, and filled with smart puzzles — even if it never quite reaches genre-defining heights.”
read full review ↗ - 80Escape from Ever AfterFeb 3, 2026 · Baden Ronie
“The best Paper Mario game since The Thousand Year Door just so happens to be missing the Paper Mario nametag. Escape From Ever After spins an entertaining fairy-tale yarn, backed by likeable characters, smartly designed combat, and a clear affection for the genre it’s riffing on.”
read full review ↗ - 70Terminator 2D: NO FATEDec 18, 2025 · Baden Ronie
“Terminator 2D: No Fate is uncompromisingly retro, for better and for worse. It doesn’t just borrow the aesthetics of 90s action games — it fully commits to their structure, their difficulty, and their occasional rough edges. If that style clicks with you, there’s a lot to love here: tight level design, a genuine affection for T2, and enough challenge to keep repeat runs engaging. If it doesn’t, the stiffness and repetition will quickly wear thin.”
read full review ↗ - 100MARVEL Cosmic InvasionDec 8, 2025 · Baden Ronie
“Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion is a chaotic, colourful beat-’em-up where you tag between Marvel heroes mid-combo, smash cosmic bugs and cause delicious pixel mayhem. It’s fast, fun, gorgeous – and might just be Tribute Games’ best brawler yet.”
read full review ↗ - 60Simon the Sorcerer OriginsNov 2, 2025 · Baden Ronie
“While it is fantastic to see Simon return, his grand comeback isn’t an impressive display of point and click magic – it’s more like an amateur magician’s routine; kinda simple, but you can’t fault the heart and enthusiasm that went into it. It’s an absolutely solid adventure game that leaves me hopeful we might see more from Simon. If you love the genre, pick it up and give it a go.”
read full review ↗ - 60The KnightlingSep 15, 2025 · Baden Ronie
“Like its tiny hero lugging a giant shield, The Knightling carries a lot of promise. Its vibrant platforming and playful worldbuilding shine, but slow combat, pacing stumbles and a drab final act weigh it down. It never quite becomes the legend it wants to be, but it’s still an earnest, endearing adventure worth a look if you’re more into hopping and gliding than hammering foes.”
read full review ↗ - 90SHINOBI: Art of VengeanceSep 13, 2025 · Baden Ronie
“Lizard Cube have done it again. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance doesn’t quite dethrone Streets of Rage 4 as their crown jewel, but it’s a damn fine challenger — a katana-sharp platformer that proves the old ninja still has plenty of fight left in him. Joe Wusashi might grunt his way through a story thinner than a shoji screen, but when the controls feel this good, the art looks this stunning, and the soundtrack slaps this hard, who cares? Welcome back, Joe. Accountant name or not, you’re a legend.”
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