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 8 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.
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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.
- +22Wo Long: Fallen Dynastyoutlet 70 · players 48 · Mar 2023
- -33Just Shapes & Beatsoutlet 60 · players 94 · Jun 2019
- -34Rayman® Legendsoutlet 60 · players 95 · Sep 2013
- -32FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTEDoutlet 60 · players 93 · Oct 2020
- -72SkateBIRDoutlet 20 · players 92 · Nov 2021
- -18CARRIONoutlet 70 · players 88 · Aug 2020
- -36Nightmare Reaperoutlet 50 · players 86 · Jun 2023
- -53Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Timeoutlet 30 · players 83 · Jun 2018
- +22Granblue Fantasy: Versusoutlet 100 · players 78 · Mar 2020
- -28Gato Robotooutlet 60 · players 88 · May 2019
Recent reviews (380 tracked)
- 60Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark TiesMay 8, 2026
“Overall, I found Yakuza Kiwami 3 to be an okay, average Yakuza game. It wasn’t horrendous, I had some fun with it, but it doesn’t have the same charm that won me over by the end of Yakuza 3 Remastered. I found myself quickly burnt out and feeling like it lost all of the charm Yakuza 3 used to have, which would’ve sucked me back in. But I did enjoy Mine’s side story chapters in Dark Ties. Funny enough, I prefer his new fighting style they came up with over Kiryu’s. Mine was a lot more fun to play as when it came to fighting thugs across Kamurocho. Sadly, that simply isn’t enough to recommend Kiwami 3 over the original Yakuza 3 experience should you only want to play one of the two. It is fun in its own right, yet it’s lacking in too many other ways and for that, I was disappointed. I simply cannot say that every Yakuza fan would love this one.”
read full review ↗ - 90Ys X: Proud NordicsFeb 18, 2026 · Patrick Aguda
“Ys X: Proud Nordics is the definitive edition of Ys X and a step above its predecessor. It’s a solid action RPG with fun combat, nice visuals, and great music. The new story is interesting and implemented well without interfering with the existing story. The newly added game modes are a great deal of fun and add much more replay value to the game. I highly recommend Proud Nordics to newcomers and those who played the original. The new additions and improvements made Adol’s adventure through Obelia Gulf a more enjoyable experience overall.”
read full review ↗ - 70Calamity Angels: Special DeliveryFeb 9, 2026 · Steve Baltimore
“I have to say I did enjoy my time with Calamity Angels: Special Delivery. The story isn’t that deep but the characters make up for it. It has an okay soundtrack with some good voice acting, and while the combat is random it is sorta fun to see what kinda crazy move these over-the-top characters are going to pull off next. If you like RNG and board game style games, this one is a no brainer. At the $29.99 price tag, you’re gonna have a lot of fun here. If these things aren’t your jam, you may want to hold out for IFI’s next offering.”
read full review ↗ - 80SILENT HILL fFeb 5, 2026 · Leah McDonald
“Even with my gripes, I obviously enjoyed my time with SH ƒ. Early in my first playthrough, I called this game Silent Hill 3‘s more quiet, subtle sister, and having completed it, I stand by that assessment. Both games deal with similar themes, but approach them in completely different ways. Heather Mason’s story was angry and violent and in-your-face about it, while Hinako’s is subdued and simmers over multiple playthroughs. I found it a really neat contrast that still provided an emotional, resonate conclusion I haven’t stopped thinking about since beating it. Hinako is one of the most relatable protagonists in a game I’ve played in a long time. Silent Hill ƒ is absolutely a Silent Hill game in all the ways that matter. While the repetitive, frustrating combat and less-than-scary atmosphere keep the game as a whole from reaching the vaunted heights of SH2 and SH3, Hinako’s story stands toe-to-toe with James’ as the best in the series. It’s a story that’s deeply humanizing and impactful, and one I think is worth experiencing.”
read full review ↗ - 70Arknights: EndfieldJan 21, 2026 · Patrick Aguda
“Arknights: Endfield is a solid game. It has fun combat, a robust building system, expansive environments to explore, and is a visual treat to look at. Unfortunately, it’s held back by its work-in-progress nature and gacha mechanics. If you’re looking for a free game to play with fun gameplay and nice visuals, I think this is the game for you. Arknights: Endfield has tons of room for growth and a lot of potential, so I look forward to seeing how it proceeds from now on.”
read full review ↗ - 70ShujinkouJan 15, 2026 · Leah McDonald
“Shujinkou is clearly a love letter to Japanese language and culture, created by a team with passion for both games and language. Despite the technical issues and uneven pacing, I really loved my time with this game. As someone relearning Japanese, immersing myself in the language learning aspects was both a great refresher and a genuine learning tool at times without ever losing focus on also being a fun game experience. The combat is engaging with just the right amount of difficulty, and the characters are charming and memorable. I still listen to the music every chance I get. It’s a long game, so if you get it be prepared for the commitment, but I think it’s well worth your time.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the HorizonJan 14, 2026 · Patrick Aguda
“The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is an excellent entry in the Trails series and the strongest game in the Calvard arc. The combat system is one of the best in the series and the music will leave a lasting impression on you. The story is interesting and will grip you until the end. It resolves mysteries from previous games all while setting things up for the future and leaves you clamoring for more. If you have been following Trails for a long time, I highly recommend you pick this game up, you will love it. Newcomers, however, should play earlier entries first before tackling this one, to maximize their enjoyment of the game.”
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“in the end, Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian felt very much like a mobile spin-off game. While it is mostly standalone, the events of the mobile game starring Resna are constantly vaguely referenced. Plus, it clearly didn’t get the same effort and care typically put into a mainline title, and it didn’t run amazingly on Switch either. I should note real quick, I have yet to get my hands on Atelier Yumia, so I can only compare to the two Ryza games I’ve played, as the most recent offline titles. Despite having some issues with this one, though, I did have a lot of fun playing Resleriana RW overall. Mostly, I enjoyed the relationship between Rias and Slade, and learning more about the mystery behind what happened to Hallfein when they were both kids. I think that’s where this game shines the most. Unfortunately, due to the various issues performance wise, the aspects where it felt like a quickly made mobile spin-off and with the game freezing in the worst possible place it could, I can’t be as generous with my score as I wanted to be. Sure I had a lot of fun playing this one, but there were still a lot of problems. Regardless, if you’re an old fan of the Atelier franchise, I think you’ll find a lot to love.”
read full review ↗ - 100Trails in the Sky 1st ChapterOct 3, 2025 · Patrick Aguda
“Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is an excellent RPG and a perfect example of how a remake should be done. It kept the story, which helped me fall in love with the Trails series, intact while also greatly improving the visuals and gameplay. And the music is still exceptional. Despite some of the small issues I had, I really enjoyed revisiting Liberl and following Estelle and Joshua on their journey, and I feel this remake has managed to surpass the original game. Those wanting to get into the Trails series usually ask where they should start. I can proudly say this is the absolute best game to start the series. Newcomers and veterans of the series will definitely have a good time with this one. Now, I just hope Falcom brings us a remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC sooner rather than later.”
read full review ↗ - 90STORY OF SEASONS: Grand BazaarAug 25, 2025
“After over 80 hours of playing Grand Bazaar, I can still say this is a wonderful new entry in the series. And yes, I do think this is the very best STORY OF SEASONS game to be released on the original Switch. If you don’t mind a more hectic farming game, where you’re constantly running around growing stuff, collecting stock to sell at a weekly bazaar and raising the quality of your products, then I highly recommend Grand Bazaar over the other STORY OF SEASONS games currently available. This one might not be for you if you like a more relaxing Bokujō Monogatari game, such as Animal Parade. Nonetheless, I adored the time I spent with Grand Bazaar. I was pleasantly surprised to see Marvelous turn things around and put more time and effort into releasing a fantastic new entry in the series. The game has a lot of life and personality, and I don’t believe it’s at all too short either.”
read full review ↗ - 70Rune Factory: Guardians of AzumaJul 7, 2025
“Ultimately, I found Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma to be an okay game. I enjoyed it for the most part, mainly the story and getting to know the different characters. But as I’ve described above, it also has a lot of flaws which keep it from being a great game. Not to mention, it dragged on a bit too much in the latter half, constantly throwing you at multiple dungeons and bosses per one story issue. Nonetheless, I think existing fans of Rune Factory will find plenty of fun to be had here, I just wouldn’t say it’s nearly as good as older entries prior to the Switch era. I spent around 60 hours on Azuma, though I should mention, I did lower the difficulty to easy near the end after it started to overly drag on.”
read full review ↗ - 100The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-Apr 23, 2025 · Steve Baltimore
“The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a fantastic game. The story is amazing, and once you see the twists and turns it will hook you in and not let go. I loved all of the characters, the soundtrack is just fantastic and this features one of the best English dubs I’ve heard in a long time. I had a blast with combat as well. It can be pretty tough on normal mode, but if you want easier combat so you can enjoy the Visual Novel aspects there is a safety difficulty that is much easier. At the $59.99 price tag it’s likely gonna take at least 100 hours to see all the endings here if not more, so it’s well worth your coin. It’s very rare a game comes along that does everything right, but The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy does just that.”
read full review ↗ - 80Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned LandMar 18, 2025 · Steve Baltimore
“Overall, I really enjoyed Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. I found the full open world setting a joy to explore, the new combat system is fun, and the story is pretty good. The darker tone will be jarring for longtime fans, but I think it is very fitting for this world and character. Yumia is a different kind of alchemist than we are used to, and that is what made this journey even more special. There is plenty to discover as well, my playtime barely cracked the surface of everything that is here to discover. I feel the game is well worth the $69.99 asking price. This is also a great starting point for someone wanting to check out the Atelier series for the first time, since you need no knowledge of any of the previous games to have a good time here.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak IIFeb 13, 2025 · Patrick Aguda
“The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II is a good RPG with a fun combat system, great visuals, and a strong soundtrack. Unfortunately, this game is a prime example of one step forward and two steps back. It definitely improved upon the battle system and overall gameplay, but it’s hampered by a flawed story with a plot hole that’s too big for me to ignore, which is a shame because it had the foundations and the potential to be one of the best in the series. If you liked Trails through Daybreak or are a Trails series veteran, you’ll most likely find something to enjoy in this game, and I do recommend it. If you’re a newcomer to the series, at least play Trails through Daybreak before jumping into this one.”
read full review ↗ - 80DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINSJan 21, 2025 · Steve Baltimore
“Overall, I had a great time with Dynasty Warriors: Origins. The new combat is great, the storytelling is much better than previous entries and the music is just a pure joy to listen to. I do miss the fact you cannot use just any character in combat and I hope they add a Free Mode where you can do this in the game at some point down the line. I feel bad for folks that bought these games to play multiplayer as well, since this one is single player only. That being said, I got about 30 hours out of one story path without doing the extra bits, so there is plenty to love here at the $69.99 price tag.”
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