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 27 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 18 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.
- +17STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™outlet 80 · players 63 · May 2023
- -17Lies of Poutlet 70 · players 87 · Sep 2023
- +20WILD HEARTS™outlet 70 · players 50 · Mar 2023
- +31Souldiersoutlet 90 · players 59 · Jun 2022
- +16Tribes of Midgardoutlet 90 · players 75 · Sep 2021
- -26Banner of the Maidoutlet 60 · players 87 · Feb 2020
- +31Hammertingoutlet 80 · players 49 · Feb 2022
- -17DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINSoutlet 70 · players 87 · Jan 2025
- -25Monster Prom 2: Monster Campoutlet 70 · players 95 · Nov 2020
- -28UnMetaloutlet 60 · players 88 · Oct 2021
Recent reviews (133 tracked)
- 60The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak IIFeb 13, 2025 · Maximillian Ringgenberg
“Trails into Daybreak II is a riveting conclusion to another excellent arc of the series.”
read full review ↗ - 70DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINSJan 13, 2025 · Ryan "Smitty" Smith
“Dynasty Warriors Origins is the first entry in the series for this generation of consoles, making the graphics leaps and bounds better than Dynasty Warriors 9, released in 2018. Incorporating several positive things from its predecessor, like the open-world feature, Origins infinitely improved on them.”
read full review ↗ - 80Ys X: NordicsOct 23, 2024 · Vincent Lai
“Ys X: Nordics is a fantastic action RPG that provides dynamic combat thrills and meaningfully rewards exploration on land and at sea. Despite a few pacing quirks and relatively sparse environments, any fan of the genre should absolutely give this game a shot.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Legend of Heroes: Trails through DaybreakAug 2, 2024 · Maximillian Ringgenberg
“The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak proves that the series still has stories to tell and plenty of creative juice left. The enhancements to the combat system, new cast and setting spice things up to add another great entry in the 20 year old franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 100Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter StoryMar 15, 2024 · Vincent Lai
“Llamsoft: The Jeff Minter Story is a must-have for any enthusiast of game history and psychedelic action. Digital Eclipse has once again knocked it out of the park with a comprehensive selection of games, a brisk interface, and plenty of media to browse.”
read full review ↗ - 90Granblue Fantasy Versus: RisingDec 29, 2023
“A Fantastic fighting game for beginners and surprisingly technical for veterans in the fighting game community.”
read full review ↗ - 70Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2Nov 8, 2023 · Vincent Lai
“Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 features whimsical backgrounds, a diverse roster of characters, and catchy tunes. Its blend of mechanics and Campaign Mode provide a fun take on platform fighting.”
read full review ↗ - 70Ghostrunner 2Oct 31, 2023 · Maximillian Ringgenberg
“GhostRunner II is a fun game at the end of the day. Story is thin and It did make me curse out loud, but the game play when it flows and gets to take advantage of what it offers allows me to forgive that.”
read full review ↗ - 70CRYMACHINAOct 28, 2023 · Vincent Lai
“Crymachina is full of compelling character design, dialogue, worldbuilding, and music. Despite the game's quirks and balancing, it can provide plenty of kinetic action RPG thrills.”
read full review ↗ - 90Disgaea 7: Vows of the VirtuelessOct 2, 2023 · Kallista Kaines
“The way of honor and the otaku blends wonderfully into the aesthetically pleasing world of Hinomoto in Disgaea 7.”
read full review ↗ - 60Mugen Souls ZSep 28, 2023 · Siri "Pop" Reid
“Vogue a universal take over with a dash of Moe.”
read full review ↗ - 70Lies of PSep 19, 2023 · Davies Green
“Neowiz created something that was enjoyable to play for players who are curious in wanting to play soulslike game. Great battle mechanics, great character and mob designs, and music, I am looking forward seeing where this will go in the future.”
read full review ↗ - 80Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of SalburgJul 13, 2023 · Vincent Lai
“Atelier Marie Remake is a fantastic way to experience the long-running Atelier series' origins. The brisk navigation, detailed presentation, quality of life features, and consistent feeling of progress create a meaningful roleplaying experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Legend of Heroes: Trails into ReverieJul 5, 2023 · Maximillian Ringgenberg
“Trails into Reverie isn’t perfect, but it’s still an excellent closing to the Erebonia Arc of the series.”
read full review ↗ - 70Mugen SoulsMay 17, 2023 · Siri "Pop" Reid
“If you read the manual, you can take over the universe with Moe.”
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