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 2 times.
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.
- -22Cyberpunk 2077outlet 50 · players 72 · Feb 2021
- -13Dead Cellsoutlet 80 · players 94 · Apr 2019
- +30FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTHoutlet 95 · players 65 · Jun 2026
- +35Little Nightmares IIIoutlet 85 · players 50 · Oct 2025
- -16A Short Hikeoutlet 80 · players 96 · Jan 2021
- -29Nexomon: Extinctionoutlet 60 · players 89 · Sep 2020
- +18FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADEoutlet 95 · players 77 · Jan 2026
- +26Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflectionoutlet 100 · players 74 · Mar 2026
- +32Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Landoutlet 95 · players 63 · Apr 2025
- +29OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0outlet 100 · players 71 · Dec 2025
Recent reviews (176 tracked)
- 75BRIGANDINE ABYSSAug 27, 2026 · Seth Hay
“Brigandine Abyss is a pawsitively deep strategy RPG with plenty of content, fantastic music, and deep army customization. Its dated visuals, lengthy battles, and questionable battle decisions make the road to conquest a bit bumpy, but there’s still plenty of strategic fun to sink your claws into.”
read full review ↗ - 75Wild Blue SkiesAug 13, 2026 · Seth Hay
“Wild Blue Skies delivers fast-paced aerial action, colorful cel-shaded visuals, and an energetic retro soundtrack. However, it carries sparse environments, bullet-spongey enemies, and strong resemblance to Star Fox keep this flight from reaching greater heights. Still, if you don’t mind its familiar formula, there’s plenty of fun to be found in the skies.”
read full review ↗ - 85Culdcept BEGINSAug 3, 2026 · Seth Hay
“Culdcept BEGINS is a meow-velous strategy game blending deep deck-building with tactical board game mechanics for an addictive experience. While lengthy battles and unpredictable dice rolls can affect the flow of matches, its rewarding gameplay, high replay value, and fantastic fantasy soundtrack make it a great entry point for newcomers to the series.”
read full review ↗ - 70Disgaea MayhemJul 26, 2026 · Seth Hay
“Disgaea Mayhem is an action RPG that introduces some new fun ideas and manages to include a few of the series’ signature mechanics, giving it that Disgaea charm for a goofy adventure. However, it feels like the game could use more time in the oven due to its short story campaign and repetitive, patchy presentation.”
read full review ↗ - 90Denshattack!Jul 15, 2026 · Seth Hay
“Denshattack! turns trains into trick-performing thrills with stylish visuals, breathtaking arcade gameplay, and an energetic soundtrack. There are a few minor quirks and features that could make it more stylish, but Denshattack! is one of the year’s most creative and exciting indie games.”
read full review ↗ - 85D-topiaJul 14, 2026 · Seth Hay
“D-topia offers a blend of cozy puzzle-solving and meaningful choices that’ll alter the game’s story. Its relaxing atmosphere, charming characters, and story branching make it easy to replay, but there’s room to grow for more features.”
read full review ↗ - 80Bluey's Quest For The Gold PenJun 22, 2026 · Seth Hay
“Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen features the charm from the animated series along with its hand-drawn visuals, authentic voice acting, and a relaxing adventure. Yes, it has a few performance hiccups, but it’s a fun and approachable quest for younger players and Bluey fans.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJun 17, 2026 · Seth Hay
“The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a gorgeous HD-2D action RPG that blends compelling time-travel storytelling, satisfying combat, and rewarding exploration. Packed with secrets, memorable adventures, a stunning world to discover, and of course cat collecting. It’s a journey well worth exploring, making it meowtastic.”
read full review ↗ - 95FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTHJun 2, 2026 · Seth Hay
“Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for the Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a bigger world, memorable characters, some addictive mini games, and one of gaming’s best soundtracks. Despite minor visual trade-offs and a few tedious activities, this is an outstanding RPG that’s even more impressive on the go with Nintendo Switch 2.”
read full review ↗ - 100Mina the HollowerMay 27, 2026 · Seth Hay
“Mina the Hollower delivers a retro-inspired adventure packed with rewarding exploration, stylish pixel art, and a standout soundtrack. While its punishing difficulty may frustrate some players, the flexible Modifier system and massive amount of content make it a journey worth digging into more than once.”
read full review ↗ - 80MARVEL MaXimum CollectionMay 15, 2026 · Seth Hay
“Marvel MaXimum Collection delivers a nostalgic blast from Marvel’s past while adding quality-of-life features that make these challenging classics easier to enjoy. While some iconic titles are missing and several games show their age, it remains a rewarding collection for longtime Marvel fans.”
read full review ↗ - 80STARBITESMay 14, 2026 · Seth Hay
“STARBITES delivers a charming cast of characters, satisfying mech customization, and nostalgic turn-based combat. Despite technical hiccups, this sci-fi RPG feels like a hidden gem for old-school RPG fans.”
read full review ↗ - 90OPUS: Prism PeakApr 30, 2026 · Seth Hay
“OPUS: Prism Peak is a visually picture-perfect journey with stunning visuals, heartfelt storytelling, and unique camera gameplay. Minor hiccups may blur a few moments, but they won’t stop you from taking the perfect shot.”
read full review ↗ - 80Ariana and the Elder CodexApr 23, 2026 · Seth Hay
“Ariana and the Elder Codex is a visually stunning storybook world with fun combat. However, it does have some rough edges of repetitiveness and other minor flaws that prevent it from reaching masterpiece status. Still, it’s a story well worth exploring.”
read full review ↗ - 80Beyond WordsApr 13, 2026 · Seth Hay
“Beyond Words is creative and addictive that carries a smooth blend of wordplay and roguelike elements for a satisfying puzzle. However, it comes with uneven difficulty spikes that rely mostly on luck to get around with solo-only options.”
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