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 60 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 19 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.
- +51Battlefield™ 2042outlet 90 · players 39 · Nov 2021
- +34Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 95 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +20Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoutlet 90 · players 70 · Apr 2020
- -43Bright Memoryoutlet 40 · players 83 · Nov 2020
- +29Halo Infiniteoutlet 90 · players 61 · Dec 2021
- -12The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomoutlet 80 · players 92 · May 2023
- -31Golf With Your Friendsoutlet 50 · players 81 · May 2020
- +19Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdownoutlet 80 · players 61 · Jun 2021
- +28Cities: Skylines IIoutlet 90 · players 62 · Oct 2023
- +37Wo Long: Fallen Dynastyoutlet 85 · players 48 · Mar 2023
Recent reviews (1011 tracked)
- 90Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a triumphant revival that rewards patience with exceptional combat, demanding boss fights, and surprisingly strong level design. Its slow narrative buildup and uneven side content hold it back, but once its systems fully open up, Capcom delivers a deeply satisfying action game worthy of the Onimusha name.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Blood of DawnwalkerAug 31, 2026
“The Blood of Dawnwalker is an ambitious, choice-driven vampire RPG with an intricately connected world, satisfying directional combat, and meaningful player agency throughout most of its journey. Repetitive enemies, technical issues, and a surprisingly rigid finale keep Rebel Wolves’ debut from reaching its full potential, but its compelling characters and nonlinear storytelling make it a promising start to a new RPG universe. ”
read full review ↗ - 60CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERSAug 30, 2026
“Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters delivers faster, more satisfying matches and plenty of fan-service through its dramatic story moments and character interactions. However, limited modes, shallow progression, and a lack of meaningful customization make it feel more like a refinement than the ambitious sequel it could have been.”
read full review ↗ - 80DragonSword : AwakeningAug 28, 2026
“DragonSword: Awakening successfully sheds its gacha origins to become an enjoyable premium single-player RPG. Its fast, intuitive character-switching combat, rewarding exploration, and generous progression systems make it easy to get invested, even if uneven storytelling, occasionally confusing systems, and localization issues keep it from reaching greater heights.”
read full review ↗ - 85STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“Star Wars: Zero Company is a polished and satisfying take on the XCOM formula, pairing excellent turn-based combat with a modest, likable Clone Wars story. Its streamlined structure sacrifices some strategic depth, and the PC version suffers from technical issues, but strong mission design, smart class variety, and authentic Star Wars presentation make it one of the best tactics RPGs in years. ”
read full review ↗ - 90METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2Aug 21, 2026
“Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is a faithful preservation package that finally frees Metal Gear Solid 4 from the PS3 while giving Peace Walker and Ghost Babel another chance to shine. It does little to modernize the games beyond making them accessible, but strong ports, worthwhile extras, and the enduring quality of the originals make this an easy recommendation for longtime fans.”
read full review ↗ - 70Twisted TowerAug 18, 2026
“Twisted Tower is a horror-comedy FPS set within an outlandish abandoned theme park, propelled forward by an intriguing underlying mystery. While the narrative is often a bit too talkative and the many attempts at humor miss more often than they land, the compelling environments, bloodthirsty enemies, and bizarre arsenal of weapons ensure that any visitors to this weekend getaway should have an enjoyable and memorable experience. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026
“Mortal Shell II builds on its souls-like foundations with fast, aggressive combat, excellent boss encounters, rewarding exploration, and impressively varied character builds. Its Shell and Tarstone systems give progression real depth without becoming overwhelming, while the removal of stamina encourages a distinctive offensive rhythm. Uneven storytelling, repetitive dungeons, and a few underdeveloped mechanics hold it back, but the core experience remains challenging, addictive, and highly rewarding.”
read full review ↗ - 80DuskfadeAug 13, 2026
“Duskfade is an imaginative 3D platforming adventure with a strange, memorable world and satisfying exploration. Its lengthy pacing, shallow progression, and underwhelming rewards hold it back, but strong platforming and a surprising amount of heart make the journey worthwhile.”
read full review ↗ - 60STEINS;GATE RE:BOOTAug 13, 2026 · Orpheus Joshua
“Steins;Gate Re:Boot preserves the original visual novel’s excellent character writing, emotional relationships, and carefully constructed story, but struggles to justify its existence as yet another remake.”
read full review ↗ - 60Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026 · Orpheus Joshua
“Beast of Reincarnation is an ambitious action RPG that blends a heartfelt coming-of-age story with satisfying parry-driven combat, memorable audio design, and rewarding exploration.”
read full review ↗ - 60Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026
“Beast of Reincarnation is an ambitious action RPG that blends a heartfelt coming-of-age story with satisfying parry-driven combat, memorable audio design, and rewarding exploration. Emma's gradual emotional awakening provides the game's strongest throughline, but uneven pacing, repetitive environments, limited enemy variety, and underdeveloped RPG systems prevent its strongest ideas from reaching their full potential. While Game Freak's latest venture is filled with flashes of brilliance and genuine charm, its fragmented execution makes it easier to admire than wholeheartedly recommend.”
read full review ↗ - 55Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!Jul 29, 2026
“Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World!? delivers a genuinely funny premise and a satisfying arcade loop inspired by Crazy Taxi, but its rough vehicle handling, repetitive progression, and technical frustrations prevent the joke from carrying the experience. There's fun to be had for players who enjoy chaotic, janky indie games, but the novelty wears off long before the credits roll.”
read full review ↗ - 55Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!Jul 29, 2026 · Colin Buchanan
“Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World!? delivers a genuinely funny premise and a satisfying arcade loop inspired by Crazy Taxi, but its rough vehicle handling, repetitive progression, and technical frustrations prevent the joke from carrying the experience. There's fun to be had for players who enjoy chaotic, janky indie games, but the novelty wears off long before the credits roll.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Mermaid MaskJul 28, 2026
“The Mermaid Mask is a charming and expertly crafted detective adventure that combines an engrossing locked-room mystery with exceptional character writing, sharp humor, and outstanding presentation. While a few interaction quirks occasionally interrupt the investigation, its memorable cast, intuitive puzzles, and captivating atmosphere make it one of the year's standout mystery games.”
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