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 51 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 19 times.
Computed 50m 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.
- +34Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 95 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +47Wo Long: Fallen Dynastyoutlet 95 · players 48 · Mar 2023
- +35Warhammer 40,000: Darktideoutlet 82 · players 47 · Dec 2022
- +42Football Manager 26outlet 80 · players 39 · Nov 2025
- -23PowerWash Simulatoroutlet 70 · players 93 · Jul 2022
- +27Borderlands 4outlet 87 · players 60 · Sep 2025
- +33Company of Heroes 3outlet 85 · players 52 · Feb 2023
- +21Halo Infiniteoutlet 89 · players 69 · Dec 2021
- +29Sid Meier's Civilization VIIoutlet 80 · players 51 · Feb 2025
- +40Forza Motorsportoutlet 85 · players 45 · Oct 2023
Recent reviews (493 tracked)
- 85Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 27, 2026 · Soojin Kim
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy changes many things while still retaining the series’ distinctive atmosphere and gameplay. At the same time, it works well as an action-adventure game. It puts an original spin on the myth of the Minotaur, while strong visuals and direction make its two intertwined stories engaging from start to finish.”
read full review ↗ - 87IRON NEST: Heavy Turret SimulatorAug 12, 2026
“Iron Nest is an alternate-history simulator by artillerymen, about artillerymen, and for artillerymen. Its concept of operating a massive turret mounted on four mechanical legs, combined with realistic firing-data calculations and firing procedures, delivers all the satisfaction one could want from a simulation while stirring up a strong sense of nostalgia for anyone who has served in artillery.”
read full review ↗ - 86Splatoon RaidersAug 12, 2026
“Splatoon Raiders adds a solid looter-shooter formula to the fun of Salmon Run, making it hard to put down your Switch 2. For those who love Splatoon’s one-of-a-kind visuals but find PvP a bit intimidating, this spin-off may be the perfect companion.”
read full review ↗ - 75Beast of ReincarnationAug 11, 2026 · Hongman Yoon
“'Beast of Reincarnation' is undoubtedly a game filled with great ingredients. It has plenty going for it, from its compelling world and characters to its satisfying action. Yet it ultimately fails to bring these elements together into a cohesive, polished experience. With shortcomings at nearly every turn preventing its individual strengths from complementing one another, the game ends up as a middling title, leaving behind little more than the unrealized potential to become something truly great.”
read full review ↗ - 80Halo: Campaign EvolvedAug 5, 2026 · Chanhwi Kim
“The first entry in the Halo franchise, 'Combat Evolved,' is back as an Unreal Engine 5 remake. Although it features significant visual upgrades and various improvements to the combat experience compared to the original, it ultimately falls a bit short due to its underwhelming prequel missions and a lack of attention to minor details.”
read full review ↗ - 60Company of Heroes 3: Final StandAug 5, 2026
“'COH3: Final Stand' is an ambitious project that combines Relic's signature micro-intensive real-time strategy gameplay with a cooperative horde defense concept. Unfortunately, the final product falls well short of that ambition, delivering a rough and unpolished experience that fails to live up to expectations in terms of fun. Most baffling of all, it's difficult to understand why the developers removed matchmaking—a feature that already exists and functions perfectly well in the base game.”
read full review ↗ - 60Company of Heroes 3: Final StandAug 5, 2026 · Jaihoon Jeong
“'COH3: Final Stand' is an ambitious project that combines Relic's signature micro-intensive real-time strategy gameplay with a cooperative horde defense concept. Unfortunately, the final product falls well short of that ambition, delivering a rough and unpolished experience that fails to live up to expectations in terms of fun. Most baffling of all, it's difficult to understand why the developers removed matchmaking—a feature that already exists and functions perfectly well in the base game.”
read full review ↗ - 76The Relic: First GuardianJul 30, 2026 · Hongman Yoon
“The Relic: First Guardian is best described as an action RPG that blossoms despite its clear limitations. It is far from a perfectly well-rounded game, with awkward animations, imprecise controls, and underwhelming character models standing out as obvious flaws. Even so, its stylish combat, built around carefully timed attacks and defenses, delivers a thrilling sense of catharsis that keeps you coming back.”
read full review ↗ - 84Kusan: City of WolvesJul 28, 2026 · Kyuman Kim
“"When Hotline Miami meets John Wick." Few games live up to a developer's pitch this perfectly. If you're looking for an adrenaline rush, Kusan: City of Wolves delivers. It's brutally difficult, but once it gets its hooks into you, it's hard to put down.”
read full review ↗ - 88Denshattack!Jul 22, 2026 · Soojin Kim
“Denshattack! is an incredibly stylish, spectacular, and exhilarating game. It combines quirky visuals, strong sound design, and a clever gameplay concept. While anyone can easily pick it up and become immersed, it also offers plenty of depth for those who want to master its mechanics, perfectly embodying the idea of ‘easy to learn, hard to master.’”
read full review ↗ - 88Denshattack!Jul 22, 2026
“Denshattack! is an incredibly stylish, spectacular, and exhilarating game. It combines quirky visuals, strong sound design, and a clever gameplay concept. While anyone can easily pick it up and become immersed, it also offers plenty of depth for those who want to master its mechanics, perfectly embodying the idea of ‘easy to learn, hard to master.”
read full review ↗ - 85DragonSword : AwakeningJul 22, 2026 · Suhho Yoon
“Dragon Sword: Awakening is an open-world RPG that pushes QTEs and tag-team action to the limit. Exploration feels a bit repetitive, but the world is dense, while the outstanding combat and seamless design create a satisfying gameplay rhythm. With its classic fantasy charm and exceptional action, this is a game to watch.”
read full review ↗ - 85DragonSword : AwakeningJul 21, 2026
“Dragon Sword: Awakening is an open-world RPG that pushes QTEs and tag-team action to the limit. Exploration feels a bit repetitive, but the world is dense, while the outstanding combat and seamless design create a satisfying gameplay rhythm. With its classic fantasy charm and exceptional action, this is a game to watch.”
read full review ↗ - 78D-topiaJul 14, 2026
“'D-TOPIA' is an indie adventure game that follows the story of a Facilitator, a facility administrator living in a distant future utopia operated entirely by AI. Depending on the player's choices, the paradise they oversee can either remain a 'Disigned utopia' or descend into a 'dystopia'. While the game explores deeply philosophical themes, its deliberately slow-paced progression may prove divisive among players.”
read full review ↗ - 80Ascend to ZEROJul 10, 2026 · Doohyun Lee
“An action roguelike where you stop, earn, and master time itself. Combat that lets you defeat bosses with 0.1 seconds remaining, a design where frustration and progression interlock with narrative, and the thrill of explosive growth stand out. Sluggish early-game pacing and late-game repetition are drawbacks, but this striking new title reveals its own distinct identity.”
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