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 20 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 10 times.
Computed 49m 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.
- +48TEKKEN 8outlet 95 · players 47 · Apr 2024
- +22Marvel Rivalsoutlet 95 · players 74 · Dec 2024
- +25The First Descendantoutlet 80 · players 55 · Jul 2024
- -16The Last of Us™ Part Ioutlet 50 · players 66 · Apr 2023
- +21Forza Horizon 5outlet 100 · players 79 · Nov 2021
- +29DEATHLOOPoutlet 100 · players 71 · Sep 2021
- -9Disco Elysium - The Final Cutoutlet 80 · players 89 · Apr 2021
- -25The Mediumoutlet 60 · players 85 · Feb 2021
- +37The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Meoutlet 90 · players 53 · Dec 2022
- -9Mass Effect™ Legendary Editionoutlet 80 · players 89 · Jun 2021
Recent reviews (119 tracked)
- 90Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an epic end to an amazing trilogy. A greater focus on combat switches up the formula and is executed brilliantly. This is a highlight of 2026 for me so far.”
read full review ↗ - 80Ground Zero HeroAug 22, 2026
“Ground Zero Hero is a colourful, chaotic time-sink that respects both short sessions and longer binges. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it does enough new to pull in fans of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Sinking City 2Aug 20, 2026
“The Sinking City 2 is developer Frogwares best work to date. A beautifully crafted world and intriguing story are flanked by solid survival horror gameplay. Highly recommend.”
read full review ↗ - 80Case Solved: The London FilesJul 31, 2026
“Case Solved: The London Files is a fun and engaging puzzle title that can be completed in an afternoon. The art style is vibrant and unique, and there plenty of post game puzzles to keep you coming back for more!”
read full review ↗ - 85Deer & BoyJul 27, 2026
“Deer & Boy is the latest example of an excellent side-scrolling puzzle-platformer. It blends a beautiful art style with unique deer based puzzles and a silent story that will pull on your heart strings.”
read full review ↗ - 90Deathbulge: Battle of the BandsJul 21, 2026
“Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands is a fun and inventive RPG that blends great visuals, genuinely funny writing and a deep combat system that all comes together to make this a must play.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a brilliant pirate game. The sense of exploration you get sailing to new lands and discovering all the secrets the world has to offer never gets old and that is flanked by much improved visuals and a combat system that feels superb. This is a must buy.”
read full review ↗ - 85Bus BoundMay 28, 2026
“Bus Bound provides addictive gameplay and a city that is a joy to explore. It's a great entry point to driving sim games and has opened my eyes to a new genre. An easy recommendation.”
read full review ↗ - 70Thick As ThievesMay 26, 2026
“Thick As Thieves is a solid, low-stakes stealth romp that knows its limits and mostly sticks to them. It won’t revolutionise the genre, but it delivers satisfying sneaking, fun gadgets, and that glorious dopamine hit of a pocket full of stolen goods. The amount of content at launch may be an issue for some, and I do hope we get updates at a decent clip, but for a game that tasks you with stealing, it's ironic that the price tag of a fiver feels like you are stealing from the developers. If you’ve got a friend to team up with, it becomes even more enjoyable, turning potential frustration into shared laughter when your carefully planned heist devolves into chaos.”
read full review ↗ - 85MixtapeMay 7, 2026
“Mixtape tells a great story and provides some really fun short gameplay sequences all wrapped up in a great narrative that is stylish to the core. This is all perfectly complimented by a superb soundtrack.”
read full review ↗ - 90PRAGMATAMay 3, 2026
“PRAGMATA delivers in almost every way. A strong narrative with a great lead duo, unique and engaging combat and beautiful visuals. It's great to see Capcom take a bold swing at a new IP and knock it out of the park.”
read full review ↗ - 70Under Par Golf ArchitectApr 28, 2026
“Under Par Golf Architect succeeds as a relaxing, creative escape for anyone who ever dreamed of designing their own links. It captures the quiet satisfaction of watching a club grow from humble beginnings into a thriving destination, and the ability to play what you build is a cool addition. If you’ve been waiting for the return of SimGolf, this is worth checking out. Just don’t expect it to eagle every hole.”
read full review ↗ - 90REPLACEDApr 24, 2026
“REPLACED captivated me from the very start. The visuals set the tone immediately and that is backed up by an engaging story, incredible world, fun traversal and punchy combat. We waited a long time for the game to release, and I’m happy to report that it was absolutely worth the wait.”
read full review ↗ - 90MOUSE: P.I. For HireApr 15, 2026
“Mouse: P.I For Hire blends kinetic gameplay with stunning rubber-hose visuals and furnishes it in a noir detective story. There was a lot of hype going into this one and Fumi Games have absolutely knocked it out of the park.”
read full review ↗ - 85HozyApr 13, 2026
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Hozy. It is graphically stunning and manages to make mundane tasks like cleaning the area, washing the floor and painting the walls fun. If you are a fan of interior designing but don’t want to get your hands dirty and obliterate your wallet, this is an easy recommendation.”
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