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 100 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 22 times.
Computed 28m 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.
- +40Hot Wheels: Rift Rallyoutlet 80 · players 40 · Apr 2023
- -32Black Myth: Wukongoutlet 60 · players 92 · Aug 2024
- +29EA SPORTS UFC 4outlet 80 · players 51 · Aug 2020
- +26Pokemon Swordoutlet 80 · players 54 · Nov 2019
- +44FOR HONOR™outlet 90 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +21Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 80 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- +28No Man's Skyoutlet 70 · players 42 · Aug 2016
- +30Red Dead Redemption 2outlet 100 · players 70 · Nov 2019
- +25Pokemon Shieldoutlet 80 · players 55 · Nov 2019
- +20Gears of War 4outlet 90 · players 70 · Oct 2016
Recent reviews (1140 tracked)
- 70Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“With Way of the Sword, Onimusha is officially back after 20 years. It's not the best possible return the series could have had, but it's well worth it if players can accept its faults. Its combat is truly enthralling, intensive, and gripping. Every single sword clash makes every lackluster moment worth it.”
read full review ↗ - 60The Blood of DawnwalkerAug 31, 2026
“A repetitive open world, encounters that quickly lose their excitement, clunky traversal, systems that sound more interesting than they actually are, and a time mechanic that too often feels arbitrary might have been easier to overlook when games like The Witcher 3 were helping redefine what an open-world RPG could be. In 2026, they stand out considerably more. There is a version of The Blood of Dawnwalker buried underneath all of that I'm sure I would love, and I sincerely hope Rebel Wolves gets the chance to dig it out someday. As it stands, though, this feels less like the next step forward for the genre and more like a game arriving after the world it was built for has already moved on.”
read full review ↗ - 70Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Nick Rodriguez
“It's as visually striking and polished as Asobo Studio's other releases, but is Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy a meaningful evolution for the IP?”
read full review ↗ - 90STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“In the end, Zero Company's simplicity is its strength. ”
read full review ↗ - 90STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026 · Nick Rodriguez
“With great presentation, a well-written story, and rock-solid fundamentals, Star Wars Zero Company is one of the best Star Wars games in years.”
read full review ↗ - 85Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026 · Pam K. Ferdinand
“Mortal Shell 2 is an impressive Soulslike that improves on its predecessor in nearly every way, even with a few rough edges to work around.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026
“For fans of the original, Mortal Shell 2 is the sequel they were hoping for. Players who were put off by the first game’s rougher execution may find this new iteration is more than enough to change their opinions about the franchise. And gamers who are just looking for a great Soulslike to jump into will be satisfied by what they find. More importantly, it doesn’t feel like Cold Symmetry simply made a bigger Mortal Shell or plopped the same gameplay experience into a new environment. The studio figured out what worked, fixed much of what didn’t, and built a banger around those ideas.”
read full review ↗ - 80MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 11, 2026
“While there's fun to be had in All-Star Arena, solo players likely won't get much out of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. It's the multiplayer where the game shines, with the focus entirely on the exciting, action-packed 4v4 tag battles, gorgeous art and animation, and stellar roster of fighters. Over time, as some of the technical issues are ironed out and new characters are added as DLC, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will become an even easier recommendation for fighting game fans.”
read full review ↗ - –Beast of ReincarnationAug 4, 2026
“From Pokémon dev Game Freak, Beast of Reincarnation is a parry-focused apocalyptic soulslike. Is this ambitious experiment worth your time?”
read full review ↗ - 50Beast of ReincarnationAug 4, 2026 · Dalton Cooper
“Beast of Reincarnation is an intriguing detour for Pokemon developer Game Freak, but it sadly doesn't live up to expectations.”
read full review ↗ - 50Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026
“The world itself may not be particularly interesting, but Beast of Reincarnation's combat and exploration are fun enough that going off the beaten path is a worthwhile endeavor. Even after rolling credits, I found myself going back to the game to kill some robots, find new swords, and explore areas that I missed on my initial playthrough. The core gameplay is solid, even with the control issues, and on these side quests, I can see the vision for Beast of Reincarnation and what it could have been. It's a shame the execution of that vision isn't there.”
read full review ↗ - 90Splatoon RaidersJul 31, 2026
“It's not perfect, but Splatoon Raiders is still an exceptional game. It's impressive how chaotic the missions can become with zero slowdown of any kind, and the core gameplay combined with the rewarding progression makes it a must-have for Switch 2 gamers, especially if they have someone to play co-op with. Splatoon Raiders is a high point for the franchise and will hopefully inform the story mode content in future Splatoon games.”
read full review ↗ - 80Rhythm Heaven GrooveJul 13, 2026
“Even though it is a little light on content, what's here is strong enough to recommend Rhythm Heaven Groove to the majority of Switch owners, especially if they are looking for a new local multiplayer option. The music is catchy as hell, the art style is adorable, and the mini-games are almost all winners. If Rhythm Heaven Groove is indeed the last first-party Nintendo game to be released for the Switch, it's definitely not a bad game to go out on.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Joshua Duckworth
“From the ground up, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is nothing short of a massive improvement over the already-great 2013 game.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“At its best, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced firmly establishes the formula for new remakes in the franchise, if not what all new Assassin's Creed games in 2026 and beyond should feel like. At its absolute bottom-of-the-ocean worst, it's a reminder of what made the Assassin's Creed franchise the beloved game series it was in the first place.”
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