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 202 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 90 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.
- +52Total War: WARHAMMER IIIoutlet 100 · players 48 · Feb 2022
- +30Battlefield™ 2042outlet 65 · players 35 · Dec 2021
- -45House Flipperoutlet 45 · players 90 · Jun 2020
- +27Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 63 · Mar 2025
- +32EA SPORTS FC™ 26outlet 80 · players 48 · Sep 2025
- +32Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 90 · players 58 · Apr 2024
- -43The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynastyoutlet 50 · players 93 · Apr 2024
- -45Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Traderoutlet 40 · players 85 · Jan 2026
- +24Halo Infiniteoutlet 85 · players 61 · Dec 2021
- +25DOOM Eternaloutlet 100 · players 76 · Mar 2020
Recent reviews (1455 tracked)
- 70Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Heidi Hawes
“It’s a fine game, even if it’s a bit generic and every single story “twist” you’ll see coming a mile away. It’s an enjoyable time, but only if you eliminate the expectation for a Plague Tale game. This is really only a Plague Tale game in name only.”
read full review ↗ - 80CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERSAug 26, 2026 · Leonardo Faria
“Improvements might not seem immediately apparent, but Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is undoubtedly an upgrade over its predecessor. Whether it’s the larger selection of teams (even if a good chunk of them need to be unlocked through the story mode) or the noticeably more fluid gameplay, I can’t think of anything its already excellent predecessor did better. This is pure, absurdist arcade football, a truly unique take on the sport that no other game currently manages to replicate at this level of quality.”
read full review ↗ - 85Blood DungeonAug 26, 2026 · Oliver Shellding
“Blood Dungeon is a fun, ridiculous cycle of enjoyable pain. The visuals and music keep your blood pumping even as it drains over the cobblestones. The weaponry is equal parts deadly and dope, and I never had a run where I was dissatisfied with the outcome. Messhof has crafted a loop that builds incrementally to a glorious crescendo of havoc, destruction and bones for everyone. There’s genuine excitement, abject stupidity and a serious sense of satisfaction when you finally get 10,000 bones for that jump enhancement.”
read full review ↗ - 85Truxton ExtremeAug 24, 2026 · Leonardo Faria
“Throw in some excellent visuals and a fantastic synth-infused soundtrack, and Truxton Extreme easily ranks among the most interesting bullet hell shooters I’ve played in recent memory. It’s a must for fans of the genre, and you certainly don’t need any prior experience with its predecessors to enjoy it. To be fair, you don’t even need to know they existed. I sure didn’t.”
read full review ↗ - 65iRacing ArcadeAug 24, 2026 · Leonardo Faria
“iRacing Arcade finds itself stuck in a strange personality limbo, never committing enough to either side of the racing spectrum to stand out among the dozens upon dozens of similar games released every year. It might have the pedigree and endorsement of one of the biggest names in racing simulation behind it, but ultimately, it lacks the focus, personality, and polish needed to truly make an impression.”
read full review ↗ - 70Ground Zero HeroAug 19, 2026 · Oliver Shellding
“Ground Zero Hero is fast, frantic and funny. It’s got real notes of unhinged humor, works great on Switch 2 (some minor stuttering when things get super busy) and is a great pick-up-and-play title. It doesn’t expand as much as I’d like, but the different worlds, missions and upgrades will give you hours of explosive, bonkers entertainment.”
read full review ↗ - 85Twisted TowerAug 18, 2026 · Heidi Hawes
“Twisted Tower is a nonstop thrill(carnival) ride from start to finish, and can be completed in one sitting as it only takes about four to six hours to complete. There’s also a New Game Plus option, which will give you access to other areas on each floor that were previously boarded up, so there’s plenty of incentive to play it more than once. I know I will. If you love Bioshock and want to play a severely demented carnival-themed take on it, then its time to scale the Twisted Tower.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026 · Dagmara Kottke
“The Sinking City 2 will pull you in like quicksand. It may not be a technical marvel, but it has that “something” that can keep you entertained for many hours.”
read full review ↗ - 85Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026 · Jordan Hawes
“Mortal Shell II cemented itself as one of my favorite ARPG’s up there with the best of FromSoftware. The changes to the combat make it fast and fierce while still maintain the difficulty I expect from these games. The expanded shells and weapons really help set it apart in the genre and allow for so much more build personality. This is truly one of the best games I’ve played this year, and I fully recommend it.”
read full review ↗ - 75Grounded 2Aug 16, 2026 · Leonardo Faria
“It’s hard to make a survival game stand out in a market this saturated with carbon copies and lookalikes. Grounded 2 doesn’t exactly revolutionize the genre with its gameplay loop, but I still had a good time with it thanks to a handful of genuinely interesting elements. Its streamlined resource collection system cuts down on some of the usual survival game busywork, its structured single player campaign actually feels like a proper part of the experience rather than an afterthought, and its setting remains easily its biggest selling point.”
read full review ↗ - 85STEINS;GATE RE:BOOTAug 13, 2026 · Oliver Shellding
“If you’re waiting for the console release, Steins;Gate Re:Boot won’t be out until October, but PC fans have only another week to wait for the new version to be out. For those who’ve held torches, your long watch is nearly over. Re:Boot is the definitive edition of Steins;Gate, and is a word of love for both the characters within and the fans throughout. It’s an incredible rendition of a beloved tale, and it still feels as fresh, surprising and engrossing as it did years ago. Be ready to dive back in and take control of your future and your past: this present contains some amazing gifts.”
read full review ↗ - 80Wild Blue SkiesAug 13, 2026 · Leonardo Faria
“I’ll admit, Wild Blue Skies would’ve been a more interesting release had it launched before the Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64, or if that game had never existed. Yes, it feels like Star Fox 64 with the world’s most elaborate find-and-replace function applied to it. A few names have changed, a few details have been swapped around. It is also less visually impressive than its “competitor,” but it has one thing that game lacks: cheesy charm. Wild Blue Skies embraces the corny one-liners, the arcade-first approach, and the unserious tone that made the Star Fox series so beloved in the first place.”
read full review ↗ - 20Agefield High: Rock the SchoolAug 12, 2026 · Jordan Hawes
“While I can typically forgive lack of production value for indies, its biggest issue is that it just isn’t interesting. It doesn’t try to do anything new, and ends up being a cheap knock-off that doesn’t bring anything unique to the formula via gameplay, story, or silliness. It’s a product that structurally feels like it should be in 2006, but is somehow still worse in many ways. The bugs and crashes were the final nail in the coffin for this frustrating throwback.”
read full review ↗ - 60Beast of ReincarnationAug 11, 2026 · Leonardo Faria
“This should have been fantastic. The signs of a great game are easy to spot throughout Beast of Reincarnation. I loved its striking art direction and genuinely addictive combat system. The combat is so satisfying that you’ll actively go looking for enemies to slaughter simply because fighting them is too fun. On the other hand, its story is bland, its visuals can look surprisingly muddy, and the framerate seemingly refuses to behave like it belongs in a normal video game”
read full review ↗ - 75Mistfall HunterAug 11, 2026 · Dagmara Kottke
“Mistfall Hunter is a pleasant surprise. I usually tend to steer clear of online-focused games, but the satisfying combat and addictive gameplay loop kept me coming back with genuine interest. It certainly has its flaws, including matchmaking issues, underwhelming enemy AI, and some questionable control choices, but the overall package is a solid one, wrapped up in some attractive visuals.”
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