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 3 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.
Computed 29m 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.
Recent reviews (27 tracked)
- 80Steel SeedMay 31, 2025 · Antonio Traverso
“Steel Seed is the ambitions and successful product of an Italian indie developer which comes as a welcome surprise.”
read full review ↗ - 75The PrecinctMay 13, 2025 · Marcello Brancaccio
“The Precinct is a game with many good ideas and a solid structure, effectively capturing the appeal (and tension) of being a police officer. The freedom of action, the variety of assignments, the crime management system, and the noir atmosphere are all well-executed and enjoyable elements. However, some limiting choices—such as the inability to explore alternative moral decisions, the lack of real career progression, and the shallow depth of certain environments and situations—prevent the game from making the definitive leap in quality.”
read full review ↗ - 55Commandos: OriginsMay 8, 2025 · Marcello Brancaccio
“A weak compromise that chooses the way of simplifying rather than streamline. The narrative is gripping and some missions still have some tactical value, but the technical and gameplay flaws are too big to be ignored.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasteredApr 30, 2025 · Marcello Brancaccio
“Oblivion Remastered is a welcome return for those who loved the original games and for those who want to discover a piece of history of gaming with updated graphics.”
read full review ↗ - 80StarfieldOct 31, 2023 · Marcello Brancaccio
“The much awaited Bethesda RPG is not without flaws, but the positive aspects outweighs them. If we are willing to overlook some shortcomings and ready to get involved in the story, characters, and environments, Starfield can be a memorable game.”
read full review ↗ - 85KAKU: Ancient SealSep 1, 2023 · Marcello Brancaccio
“A vast and entertaining open world adventure, already polished and full of content in its early access version.”
read full review ↗ - 85FINAL FANTASY XVIAug 7, 2023 · Antonio Traverso
“Perfection is not of this world, and even Final Fantasy XVI is not without blemishes. They however vanish in front of the excellent narrative, epic world, and technical marvels.”
read full review ↗ - 85Death or TreatMay 8, 2023 · Marcello Brancaccio
“An action-roguelike with a message behind its simple aspect.”
read full review ↗ - 80Hogwarts LegacyMar 15, 2023 · Antonio Traverso
“Hogwarts Legacy is a very well crafted game, which manages to be compelling and make us feel like kids again.”
read full review ↗ - 75King's Bounty IINov 2, 2021 · Antonio Traverso
“A mix of RPG, adventure, and strategy. Challenging, imperfect, often brilliant, often frustrating but always compelling.”
read full review ↗ - 75Cris TalesJul 27, 2021 · Gabriele Aroni
“A graphically wonderful JRPG inspired by the classics but with an interesting additional twist.”
read full review ↗ - 75BIOMUTANTJun 12, 2021 · Antonio Traverso
“You might ask if cuteness is compatible with RPGs, and the answer is definitely yes. Between wonderful panoramas and furious brawls, we will be amazed in a way that we believed was possible only when we were children.”
read full review ↗ - 75GreedFallMar 8, 2021 · Antonio Traverso
“An action RPG full of interesting ideas, although developed without the massive means of larger software houses.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed ValhallaFeb 15, 2021 · Antonio Traverso
“An immense collage of the most popular elements of recent games and TV shows, Assassin's Creed Valhalla tries to please every kind of players and almost succeeds in its mission.”
read full review ↗ - RecEVERSPACE™ 2Jan 23, 2021 · Gabriele Aroni
“A fun and pretty hack'n slash in space, with gorgeous visuals and fast paced combat. EVERSPACE 2 is already enjoyable in early access.”
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