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 82 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 27 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.
- -28Ghost of Tsushimaoutlet 60 · players 88 · Jul 2020
- +40Hot Wheels: Rift Rallyoutlet 80 · players 40 · Apr 2023
- +30Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoutlet 100 · players 70 · Mar 2020
- +29EA SPORTS UFC 4outlet 80 · players 51 · Aug 2020
- +26Pokemon Swordoutlet 80 · players 54 · Dec 2019
- +28Cyberpunk 2077outlet 100 · players 72 · Dec 2020
- +25Pokemon Shieldoutlet 80 · players 55 · Dec 2019
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +21Demon's Soulsoutlet 100 · players 79 · Nov 2020
- +31Lost Arkoutlet 100 · players 69 · Feb 2022
Recent reviews (912 tracked)
- 90Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“Capcom’s willingness to return to old franchises is continuing to pay off, because Onimusha: Way of the Sword is yet another banger from a developer that just cannot stop winning. It’s easily the best game that it’s released this year, which includes behemoths like Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, and if you’re an Onimusha fan praying that this new game will finally revive the series, you should be very excited about the future. Now do Dino Crisis next, Capcom.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Blood of DawnwalkerAug 31, 2026
“There’s plenty to do in The Blood of Dawnwalker, and I’ve already spent a great deal of time wondering how different decisions might have shaped the outcomes, enough so that I will be playing through it again straight away. For a game I wasn’t entirely sure about at first, I’m happy to be walking away with a new addition to my lineup of favorite RPGs, and one that I’d love to see influence the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 90STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“Zero Company is not as explicitly political as Andor, but like the show, it very much feels influenced by the time in which it was created. It is a story about the dangers of apathy, and how fascism fosters when you’re too beaten down to care. It’s about how good people get swayed into doing terrible things, and the only antidote is to take a long look and see what is being done to your friends and neighbours.”
read full review ↗ - 90STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026 · Rhiannon Bevan
“Zero Company is not as explicitly political as Andor, but like the show, it very much feels influenced by the time in which it was created.”
read full review ↗ - 80DuskfadeAug 13, 2026 · George Foster
“For every battle that frustrated me or story beat I could see coming from a mile away, Duskfade more than made up for it with an unending amount of heart, worlds I genuinely wanted to explore, and tight, surprisingly challenging platforming. Kingdom Hearts might be what got my foot in the door, but Duskfade ended up being more than the sum of its parts.”
read full review ↗ - 90MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 12, 2026
“I may have started a little colder on Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls than I thought I’d be considering its legacy, but that very quickly faded after I spent more time with it and understood what it was trying to do. Its gorgeous style, incredible roster, and genuine evolution of the tag-fighting genre make me confident in finally being able to crown 2026's best fighting game.”
read full review ↗ - 100Big WalkAug 4, 2026
“I’m truly excited to keep taking my Big Walks – no matter the off-putting name of the friendslop genre, this game is what you make it, and I believe each group that plays will make it their own unique kind of wonderful.”
read full review ↗ - 100Big WalkAug 4, 2026 · Gabrielle Castania
“I’m truly excited to keep taking my Big Walks – no matter the off-putting name of the friendslop genre, this game is what you make it, and I believe each group that plays will make it their own unique kind of wonderful.”
read full review ↗ - 80Heave Ho 2Jul 29, 2026 · Josh Coulson
“Heave Ho 2, however, has left me with a very different feeling. After seeing more of the ideas the developers of this series have for this concept, now I’m hungry for more.”
read full review ↗ - 80Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 23, 2026 · Jade King
“While there’s a handful of shortcomings, Master Chief's opening chapter has never looked or felt this good, and with any luck, marks the beginning of a new journey where ambitious narratives and evolutionary gameplay mechanics won't be left behind.”
read full review ↗ - 80Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 23, 2026
“Unlike the previous attempt at bringing this shooter classic back to life, Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful revival that understands what made the artistic direction of Bungie's ambitious sci-fi world so special in the first place. While there are a handful of shortcomings, Master Chief's opening chapter has never looked or felt this good before, and with any luck, marks the beginning of a new journey where ambitious narratives and evolutionary gameplay mechanics won't be left behind. As a lifelong fan this remake is more than good enough to pass muster, while I'm hopeful newcomers are poised to fall in love just like I did so many years ago.”
read full review ↗ - 90Avatar Legends: The Fighting GameJul 22, 2026
“For a long time, Avatar has felt like a poisoned chalice when it comes to video games, but Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game proves that it’s been a perfect fit all along. Even with it being on the smaller side, the fantastic and very Avatar combat mechanics, gorgeous style, and love for the series make it a fighter that’s going to be very hard to top.”
read full review ↗ - 90Avatar Legends: The Fighting GameJul 22, 2026 · George Foster
“For a long time, Avatar has felt like a poisoned chalice when it comes to video games, but Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game proves that it’s been a perfect fit all along. Even with it being on the smaller side, the fantastic and very Avatar combat mechanics, gorgeous style, and love for the series make it a fighter that’s going to be very hard to top.”
read full review ↗ - 100Denshattack!Jul 15, 2026 · Jade King
“Denshattack is one of the fiercest, fastest, and most lovable games I’ve played in quite some time.”
read full review ↗ - 80Moss: The Forgotten Relic Jul 15, 2026
“Even if Moss: The Forgotten Relic loses a little bit of the personal magic that it's become known for with the removal of VR, Quill’s charming adventure absolutely manages to stand on its own two paws as a slightly more traditional puzzle platformer. More than anything, I’m grateful that anyone who couldn’t handle Moss in VR finally has a chance to try out a truly special game.”
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