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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.

Alignment (40%)

Decoded accuracy (30%)

Player-side (30%)

Controversy record: on 17 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 10 times.

Computed 4m 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 (141 tracked)

55
Project Motor RacingDec 11, 2025 · Matteo Di Cola
“Project Motor Racing is a baffling experience: despite rising from the ashes of Project CARS, one of the most beloved racing games in history, this project managed to make everyone unhappy. From a fundamentally flawed physics simulation on both controller and wheel to some ridiculously blinded AI opponents, Project Motor Racing is faulty in the very foundations of what a racing game should be. The quick response from the dev team, with a couple of damage-control patches, is appreciated, but the state in which the game was launched cannot be forgiven.”
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62
Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7Dec 5, 2025 · Mattia Mariano
“Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is yet another instalment in the franchise exhibiting a futuristic campaign hampered by psychological clichés and a content-saturated multiplayer mode which sticks to the series’ staples. While bold in its nature, the game’s campaign relies almost entirely on back-to-back armed confrontations lacking depth and detail, as well as solely being playable on server-based lobbies. The multiplayer experience comes across as well-rounded but overall stale.”
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80
Gears of War: ReloadedNov 12, 2025 · Filippo Canapei
“Gears of War: Reloaded is definitely a good remaster, that takes all the most iconic aspects of the first Gears and re-presents them with spectacular graphics and completely upgraded sound. However, alongside good things, the game also carries with it the inconsistency of some gameplay dynamics of original titles.”
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80
Little Nightmares IIIOct 31, 2025 · Mattia Mariano
“Little Nightmares III is an incredibly immersive and engaging title that faithfully maintains the series' unique horror style, making it feel like a product of the original developers and showing Supermassive Games' competent and careful approach to the source material. However, the game suffers from major flaws, such as a superficial gameplay that makes the experience too easy and short, and an abundance of bugs and technical issues, including glitches and instability in co-op/AI performance.”
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85
NINJA GAIDEN 4Oct 21, 2025
“Ninja Gaiden 4 is not perfect. Its scenery is rather monotonous, Ryu is reduced to some sort of little treat for longtime fans and its music score is not memorable, but the way it blends PlatinumGames' elegance and Team Ninja's wickedness is nothing short of a miracle thanks to its content and responsiveness, and that's enough of a reason to be interested in this game.”
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70
SILENT HILL fOct 14, 2025
“Silent Hill f promises to be a divisive and experimental entry in the franchise, and that by itself is something to appreciate. Despite falling short in terms of combat system and ludic aspect, the game manages to hit the mark on what has always been crucial for the franchise: its narrative structure and artistic direction make this game a flawed yet unique must-play for every fan of psychological horror.”
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70
Mafia: The Old CountryOct 5, 2025
“Mafia The Old Country comes across as an anachronistic work: it tells a well-written story in a fascinating world, but it also features a gameplay which is simply not on par with current industry standards. Nevertheless, it's still highly recommended for anyone who is a fan of the series.”
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92
Trails in the Sky 1st ChapterSep 28, 2025 · Matteo Tellurio
“Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter isn't just a new take on the first stone of the Trails Series, but an entirely new way to enjoy the game that started it all. Accessible, modernised and incredibly well-written, this remake manages to pay homage to its original trilogy satisfying both passionate longtime fans and newcomers. It's a beautiful declaration of love to the series, but it's also a new start, finally allowing everyone to embark on an unforgettable journey that is already a landmark in the JRPG genre.”
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60
EDENS ZEROAug 5, 2025 · Armando De Simone
“Edens Zero, much like Fairy Tail 2, is a missed opportunity. Once again, Mashima's works are not made accessible, and Edens Zero seems to be half-ready in pretty much everything: despite an engaging combat system and a faithful recreation of the anime's characters and story, its technical aspect leaves much to be desired. It's basically an empty game, with dull scenarios and little to no interactivity, and this makes this barely sufficient game hardly enjoyable by more casual fans.”
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80
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGNJul 28, 2025
“Elden Right Nightreign is exactly what it promised to be: a more simplified and unique take on the Elden Ring formula. Despite being fun and engaging, it still lacks overall polishing, making it not flawless but still good enough to recommend it to both veterans and newcomers. We hope it's the first step towards the next FromSoftware experience, The Duskbloods.”
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85
DOOM: The Dark AgesJun 6, 2025 · Mattia Mariano
“Despite adding many new and not so refined features and featuring a frankly weaker sound design than its predecessors, Doom: The Dark Ages is a brilliant game that promises hours of pure mayhem and a bright future for the saga. It's heavy, it's brutal, and it's a new era of Doom, although many things could have been better.”
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80
Lost Records: Bloom & RageMay 16, 2025
“Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a beautiful experience. Noticeably struggling from a technical point of view, it still manages to impress with its gameplay, sincerity, messages and some of the most emotional scenes I have seen in a videogame in recent years. These features were vastly misunderstood by the public, but the truth is that, similarly to the protagonists, I’m not going to forget the Events of ‘95 that easily.”
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88
The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-Apr 24, 2025 · Daniele Tarantino
“The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is one of the most complete title on the market, having a great narrative, with top notch storytelling and character development, while also having a fun, albeit repetitive and not really well tuned strategy element, while also having a great and unique 2D artstyle. A game every Visual Novel fan should play once in their life.”
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88
Monster Hunter WildsApr 17, 2025
“Monster Hunter Wilds is the beginning of a new era for the legendary Capcom franchise: through its many and appreciated gameplay changes, its surprisingly interesting story and its wild variety in the monsters roster, Wilds manages to be a great game both for newcomers and returning fans. The main issue with the game lies in its flawed technical aspect, something you either have to overcome with a powerful machine or just ignore: while it's still certainly worth it, it's a cause for concern.”
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84
Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthMar 31, 2025 · Felice Binetti
“Infinite Wealth is a bold, immersive, and thrilling addition to the series, a must-have for fans of both the franchise and Japanese RPGs. However, while being still narratively enjoyable, it doesn’t really stand out as much as the rest of the game. Ichiban truly deserves the role he had in the previous chapter, but Kiryu ends up overshadowing him: RGG clearly doesn't want to let him go, and his presence almost feels like a burden.”
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How this trust score was computed

Outlet vs. players

Biggest disagreements with players

Recent reviews (141 tracked)