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 254 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 97 times.
Computed 44m 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
- +42EA Sports FC 24outlet 80 · players 38 · Sep 2023
- +45Battlefield™ 2042outlet 80 · players 35 · Nov 2021
- +36Call of Duty: Black Ops 4outlet 80 · players 44 · Oct 2018
- +20Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoutlet 90 · players 70 · Mar 2020
- -50Tomb Raider Game of the Yearoutlet 40 · players 90 · Mar 2023
- +34FOR HONOR™outlet 80 · players 46 · Feb 2017
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +16Pokemon Swordoutlet 70 · players 54 · Nov 2019
- +17The Outer Worldsoutlet 90 · players 73 · Oct 2019
Recent reviews (2025 tracked)
- 90Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“A fantastically self-assured reboot of Onimusha, which is significantly better than any of the previous games, with excellent combat, plenty to see and do, and some engaging storytelling.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Blood of DawnwalkerAug 31, 2026
“A spirited and open-ended action role-player that blends vampire lore with authentic European history, while introducing an impressive new swordplay and magic-based combat system.”
read full review ↗ - 80Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“A compelling and well-designed third person action role-player with a re-telling of the Minotaur legend at its core, that reinterprets the themes of the Plague Tale franchise in a more combat orientated prequel.”
read full review ↗ - 80MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 12, 2026
“An impressive start to a new fighting game franchise, that has a few rough edges but also plenty of new ideas and some gorgeous animation for its varied roster of superheroes and villains.”
read full review ↗ - 90Pokemon Pokopia: Bubbly BasinAug 10, 2026
“An excellent slice of DLC that, just like the parent game, manages to comfortably exceed expectations, with a large new map and an impressive array of new pokémon, objects, and features.”
read full review ↗ - 70Beast of ReincarnationAug 4, 2026 · Michael Beckwith
“A solid and mostly successful attempt at a new IP by Game Freak, with a Soulslike-esque action game that’s a little longer than it needs to be and held back by a dull story and cast.”
read full review ↗ - 70Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026
“A solid and mostly successful attempt at a new IP by Game Freak, with a Soulslike-esque action game that’s a little longer than it needs to be and held back by a dull story and cast. ”
read full review ↗ - 70Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 23, 2026
“A scrappy but well-meaning remake of one of the most influential action games of all-time, but it’s almost overshadowed by its small number of new missions and their more modern approach.”
read full review ↗ - 60Splatoon RaidersJul 21, 2026
“Salmon Run remains one of the great co-op experiences of the modern age but only a minimal effort has been expended in turning it into a single-player game, as Splatoon Raiders struggles to justify its existence.”
read full review ↗ - 90DOOM: The Dark AgesJul 16, 2026 · David Jenkins
“The best Doom game since the 90s, that successful marries the best parts of Eternal and The Dark Ages to make a ferociously entertaining first person shooter that is one of the year’s best gaming experiences.”
read full review ↗ - 70Denshattack!Jul 15, 2026 · Vicky Jessop
“A purposefully bizarre idea that works extremely well as an arcade style romp, with just enjoy challenge and depth to keep you coming back for more.”
read full review ↗ - 90DOOM: The Dark Ages - RevelationsJul 15, 2026
“The best Doom game since the 90s, that successful marries the best parts of Eternal and The Dark Ages to make a ferociously entertaining first person shooter that is one of the year’s best gaming experiences.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Nick Gillett
“A skilful remake of one of the best loved Assassin’s Creed games, that retains an impressive diversity of tasks, complemented by gorgeous new visuals, streamlined systems, and perfectly pitched additional content.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“A skilful remake of one of the best loved Assassin’s Creed games, that retains an impressive diversity of tasks, complemented by gorgeous new visuals, streamlined systems, and perfectly pitched additional content.”
read full review ↗ - 80Rhythm Heaven GrooveJul 2, 2026
“A fun restatement of a game concept that started on the Game Boy Advance and yet is just as much fun to play today on the Switch 1 – especially with the greater variety of minigames and modes.”
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