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 5 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.
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.
- -23Cloudpunkoutlet 65 · players 88 · Nov 2020
- -22STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™outlet 70 · players 92 · Jun 2020
- -20Eastwardoutlet 60 · players 80 · Oct 2021
- +22Mina the Holloweroutlet 100 · players 79 · Aug 2026
- -32Summer in Maraoutlet 40 · players 72 · Jun 2020
- +16Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fateoutlet 80 · players 64 · Dec 2020
- -19Toodee and Topdeeoutlet 75 · players 94 · Aug 2021
Recent reviews (67 tracked)
- 100Mina the HollowerAug 29, 2026 · Jordan Rudek
“I can’t wait to revisit Mina’s story to blaze a new path through it, and to try weapons and trinkets unexplored on my maiden voyage. Just like I could revisit the world of Shovel Knight through its added campaigns, so too can I look forward to pushing over the stones I left unturned when I next boot up Mina the Hollower. The once hollow part of my heart that long awaited this release is now full, and I couldn’t be happier.”
read full review ↗ - 80PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's CurseMar 29, 2026 · Paige Chamberlain
“Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse is a must play for fans, but for other people maybe try the original first. That said, these are good traditional style japanese adventure mystery games and I’ll recommend them 1000x over any Famicom Detective Club game.”
read full review ↗ - 100Trails in the Sky 1st ChapterOct 31, 2025 · David Lloyd
“Not only has Falcom provided the unequivocal starting point for any new fan, but they also made one of the best RPGs you’ll ever play.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak IIFeb 7, 2025 · David Lloyd
“Daybreak II isn’t a bad game, but its narrative choices—multiple timelines and split chapters—disrupt the momentum established in the first Daybreak. Fans who disliked Trails into Reverie will likely have similar issues with Daybreak II.”
read full review ↗ - 100The Legend of Heroes: Trails through DaybreakJul 21, 2024 · David Lloyd
“Nihon Falcom not only met expectations, they completely blew them away. Trails Through Daybreak completely revitalizes the series with gameplay that feels fresh and new but still maintains the spirit that the franchise is known for.”
read full review ↗ - 901000xRESISTJun 5, 2024 · David Lloyd
“A quick peek at the Steam page reveals a long list of awards the game has received and after having played through, every accolade and word of praise that the game has received is fully warranted.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Legend of Legacy HD RemasteredJun 2, 2024 · David Lloyd
“The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered is a terrific title from FuRyu’s past. Those that already own the game on 3DS aren’t going to experience anything new, but it’s wonderful that this title that could have easily been lost is now on multiple platforms. Regardless on which platform you prefer, The Legend of Legacy looks great and is a terrific addition to any RPG enthusiasts catalog.”
read full review ↗ - 75Athenian RhapsodyMay 14, 2024
“At the end of the day, there’s no way to avoid bringing up Undertale with all the similarities between the two. If you’ve never played the former, than the comparison is pointless since Athenian Rhapsody works on its own. It’s not really a question of either or, if you’re a fan of that style of RPG, them you already know that you’ll likely enjoy Athenian Rhapsody.”
read full review ↗ - 95Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthMar 26, 2024 · David Lloyd
“‘Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’ is an odyssey that captures the essence of what makes role-playing games so captivating. It’s a title that shows respect to its roots while boldly forging ahead into new territory.”
read full review ↗ - 70Yomawari: Lost in the DarkOct 27, 2022 · David Lloyd
“Between the emotional roller coaster of the story and the constant jump scares, my heart had about as much as it could take. For those that do enjoy the genre and won’t be triggered by the subject matter, Yomawari: Lost in the Dark feels like a terrific game to make the hair on your arms stand on end.”
read full review ↗ - 60Kamiwaza: Way of the ThiefOct 25, 2022 · David Lloyd
“As wonderful as it is to get older Japanese titles localized, Kamiwaza: Way of the Thief might be a tough sell to anyone that didn’t grow up playing PlayStation 2 era games. That isn’t to say that young people wouldn’t enjoy it. But the outdated graphics and repetitive gameplay can easily wear on anyone without a bit of nostalgia to dull the nerves.”
read full review ↗ - 75Shovel Knight DigOct 18, 2022 · David Lloyd
“I’m certainly happy that the Shovel Knight franchise continues to thrive, and none of the magic has been lost with step up to 16-bit graphics. I’m personally a bit worn out from the tidal wave of great Roguelike titles but Dig certainly represents the genre well”
read full review ↗ - 100The Legend of Heroes: Trails from ZeroSep 20, 2022 · David Lloyd
“Trails from Zero is the total package, an incredibly well written story, a cast of characters that you’ll fall in love with, and a wonderfully complex battle system that’s a joy to master.”
read full review ↗ - 75Jack MoveSep 16, 2022 · David Lloyd
“Blending modern pixel art with classic turn-based combat is the team at So Romantic, developers of the new and exciting game, Jack Move. The short but impressive title does a terrific job of providing a safe and familiar turn-based experience with a warm and heartfelt story.”
read full review ↗ - 70Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into DarknessSep 11, 2022 · David Lloyd
“Even though many of the design decisions left me scratching my head, ultimately my takeaway is that Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling Into Darkness is a satisfying experience for fans of survival style video games.”
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