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 146 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 45 times.
Computed 1h 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.
- +31Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 90 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- -32Black Myth: Wukongoutlet 60 · players 92 · Aug 2024
- +26Pokemon Swordoutlet 80 · players 54 · Nov 2019
- +20Gears of War 4outlet 90 · players 70 · Oct 2016
- +17Counter-Strike 2outlet 90 · players 73 · Dec 2023
- +20Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoutlet 90 · players 70 · Mar 2020
- +25Pokemon Shieldoutlet 80 · players 55 · Nov 2019
- +34FOR HONOR™outlet 80 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +19EA SPORTS UFC 4outlet 70 · players 51 · Aug 2020
Recent reviews (1638 tracked)
- 90Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s cast, quest, numerous asides, and the evolution of techniques and combat throughout this adventure have the weight and depth to make you roar in triumph, groan in agony, and hit most of the feelings in between along the way. And that’s exactly what I want out of my demon-slaying samurai action-adventure.”
read full review ↗ - 80Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Josh Childs
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a fun time. Its simple combat system makes the game approachable for a variety of players, even if it may get a little repetitive toward the end.”
read full review ↗ - 70STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“Star Wars Zero Company is kind of a bummer, because there’s a fun tactical RPG here that manages to run a gamut from hardcore to friendly, thanks to an array of settings and well-designed mechanics that work in either direction. But man is it ever bogged down in some of the most uninspired Star Wars-themed storytelling and character work I’ve ever dealt with. It wouldn’t be so bad if the storytelling took a backseat to the combat, but this game clearly expects you to be strapped in for both, and took its sweet time boring me to death between skirmishes. I can see the vision though, and perhaps that made the middling stuff all the more frustrating. I too yearn for the potential of Star Wars’ grittier settings made manifest in RPG form, and that’s what Zero Company showed up to deliver. It just doesn’t have the sauce.”
read full review ↗ - –STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026 · Lucas White
“Star Wars Zero Company is kind of a bummer, because there’s a fun tactical RPG here that manages to run a gamut from hardcore to friendly, thanks to an array of settings and well-designed mechanics that work in either direction. But man is it ever bogged down in some of the most uninspired Star Wars-themed storytelling and character work I’ve ever dealt with.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Sinking City 2Aug 18, 2026
“Mostly, it’s a solid evolution for Frogwares, and it makes me very curious about their next game. I hope it’s a survival horror, and they find the opportunity and inspiration to really push at the boundaries of the genre, as all the signs point to them having a lot more to offer here.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026 · Aidan O'Brien
“Mostly, it’s a solid evolution for Frogwares, and it makes me very curious about their next game. I hope it’s a survival horror, and they find the opportunity and inspiration to really push at the boundaries of the genre, as all the signs point to them having a lot more to offer here.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026 · Sam Chandler
“Mortal Shell 2 is one of the best follow-up sequels to a game in a long time. It expands upon every single aspect of the first game, twists deeper into its metal roots, and hammers out the dents of the original title while retaining the same brutal, unforgiving gameplay Soulslike fanatics have come to masochistically enjoy. Mortal Shell 2 slays.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026
“Mortal Shell 2 is one of the best follow-up sequels to a game in a long time. It expands upon every single aspect of the first game, twists deeper into its metal roots, and hammers out the dents of the original title while retaining the same brutal, unforgiving gameplay Soulslike fanatics have come to masochistically enjoy. Mortal Shell 2 slays.”
read full review ↗ - 90MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 13, 2026
“This is not how any of us expected Marvel fighting games to come back, but I sure am glad it happened this way. Arc System Works knows what they’re doing, and it shows in every single corner of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. At pretty much every turn, I saw polish, depth, and quality design, from the roster and story, to the wide variety of gameplay modes, to the tools to learn and grow. I wish the PC version had gotten a better start, because we’ve learned now that crossplay means that affects PS5 players, too, and nobody wants to cut their player access in half because of a bad platform experience. That and some very small gripes about mechanics and menus aside, Marvel Tokon: Figting Souls feels like a powerful new chapter in Marvel fighting, and it looks to continue to get better from here. When’s Mahvel? Mahvel is now.”
read full review ↗ - 50Wild Blue SkiesAug 13, 2026 · Lucas White
“Wild Blue Skies showed a lot of promise, and I was super excited to get my hands on it, especially with all the recent fervor over Star Fox. Rail shooters are a great time, and this particular brand of rail shooter really lends itself well to having fun at different levels of play, across many runs. But after one run, I was ready to be done with this game forever.”
read full review ↗ - 60D-topiaAug 10, 2026 · Ozzie Mejia
“D-Topia paints an enticing portrait of what daily life looks like when AI-driven machines do all of life's heavy lifting.”
read full review ↗ - 80Agent 64: Spies Never DieAug 10, 2026 · Lucas White
“Agent 64: Spies Never Die is a fun shooter that goes above and beyond to act as an accurate facsimile of Nintendo 64 shooters, particularly Goldeneye.”
read full review ↗ - 60Chop Chop Inc.Aug 6, 2026
“I had a pretty good time with Chop Chop Inc., all things considered. It’s janky and gets annoying, but it’s also pretty funny and does a lot with its simple premise. Finding new and weird kinds of trees, upgrading my axe collection, and stumbling into the next goofy scenario were all highlights. Meanwhile, the crafting and moneymaking parts quickly stacked on tedium perhaps faster than the parts I liked could keep pace. As far as punching trees goes, Chop Chop Inc. does a commendable job making the impossible possible: making just that part by itself a fun time.”
read full review ↗ - 60Chop Chop Inc.Aug 6, 2026 · Lucas White
“As far as punching trees goes, Chop Chop Inc. does a commendable job making the impossible possible: making just that part by itself a fun time.”
read full review ↗ - 80Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026 · Donovan Erskine
“Beast of Reincarnation is a fun action-adventure game, primarily thanks to a robust combat system that kept me experimenting throughout my playthrough. I was also quite charmed by Koo and his relationship with Emma; it’s an area where you can really see Game Freak’s Pokemon DNA shining through. The exploration elements don’t come together, but I plan on coming back to Beast of Reincarnation when I want to slash my way through robots and monsters.”
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