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 95 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 57 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.
- +36DARK SOULS™: REMASTEREDoutlet 100 · players 64 · Jun 2018
- +33Starfieldoutlet 100 · players 68 · Sep 2023
- +33Sid Meier's Civilization VIIoutlet 80 · players 47 · Feb 2025
- +24Ready or Notoutlet 100 · players 76 · Dec 2023
- +21Far Cry® 5outlet 80 · players 59 · Apr 2018
- +25The Last of Us™ Part Ioutlet 90 · players 65 · Apr 2023
- -28Hell Let Looseoutlet 50 · players 78 · Jul 2021
- +30Killing Floor 3outlet 70 · players 40 · Aug 2025
- +14Battlefield™ 6outlet 80 · players 66 · Oct 2025
- -25This War of Mineoutlet 60 · players 85 · Apr 2018
Recent reviews (403 tracked)
- 40Hell Let Loose: VietnamAug 27, 2026 · Derek Johnson
“There are good ideas buried somewhere in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, but the lack of content and technical polish make it feel like it needed another tour in development.”
read full review ↗ - 70Lou's LagoonAug 26, 2026 · Derek Johnson
“Lou's Lagoon borrows plenty from other games, but works because it lets you chill out and fly a seaplane.”
read full review ↗ - 80Servant of the LakeAug 17, 2026 · Rob Kershaw
“Servant of the Lake expands the Vanderboom story with excellent puzzles, superb atmosphere and a welcome dose of character, even if its heavier storytelling and gentler difficulty occasionally dilute the wonderfully unsettling mystery that makes Rusty Lake so special.”
read full review ↗ - 90Celestial ReturnJul 18, 2026 · Derek Johnson
“Celestial Return takes the best elements of the Disco-likes, then adds a couple of clever mechanics to carve out an identity of its own.”
read full review ↗ - 60NBA THE RUNJul 17, 2026 · Luciano Howard
“NBA The Run is decently paced and visually striking. It also forces an online-only connection, suffers from poor camera angle choices, and is an immense progression grind.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 7, 2026 · Derek Johnson
“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced does little to improve Black Flag's visuals, but transforms its gameplay into the title it was always meant to be.”
read full review ↗ - 90Foolish MortalsJul 6, 2026 · Rob Kershaw
“A superb point-and-click adventure that pairs exceptional writing, memorable characters and satisfyingly logical puzzles with one of the most enjoyable supernatural mysteries the genre has seen in years.”
read full review ↗ - 70Deer & BoyJun 29, 2026 · Rob Kershaw
“A beautifully crafted cinematic adventure whose heartfelt storytelling, gorgeous presentation and lovable central duo overcome a handful of familiar genre conventions and an uneven final act.”
read full review ↗ - 90Schrödinger's CallJun 24, 2026 · Rob Kershaw
“A beautifully written visual novel that transforms the end of the world into an intimate meditation on memory, regret, and human connection. Haunting, heartfelt, and difficult to forget.”
read full review ↗ - 90007 First LightJun 22, 2026 · Luciano Howard
“IOI has done a fabulous job at making a great action-adventure game that just so happens to be wrapped up in James Bond clothing, and all that is expected of it.”
read full review ↗ - 50Thank You For Your ApplicationJun 18, 2026 · Derek Johnson
“Thank You For Your Application has something worthwhile to say, but says it in the least engaging way possible.”
read full review ↗ - 90ZERO PARADES: For Dead SpiesJun 17, 2026 · Rob Kershaw
“Beneath Zero Parades' conspiracies, conditionings, and intelligence networks lies a deeply human story about regret, identity, and the cost of living with your mistakes.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mina the HollowerJun 10, 2026 · Rob Kershaw
“Mina the Hollower is a brilliant example of modern retro design, combining exceptional exploration, satisfying combat, and a wonderfully strange gothic world into one of the year's most memorable adventures.”
read full review ↗ - 70Swan SongJun 4, 2026 · Rob Kershaw
“A clever and emotionally sincere puzzle game whose gorgeous clockwork presentation and inventive musical mechanics carry it through occasional stretches of repetition and restraint.”
read full review ↗ - 50OutboundMay 20, 2026 · Derek Johnson
“Outbound offers plenty of pretty vistas to virtually photograph, but very little in the way of meaningful gameplay.”
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