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 31 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 15 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.
- +21Marvel Rivalsoutlet 95 · players 74 · Dec 2024
- -27Bright Memory: Infiniteoutlet 60 · players 87 · Nov 2021
- +28Starfieldoutlet 75 · players 47 · Nov 2023
- +26Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 90 · players 64 · Apr 2024
- +42Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6outlet 95 · players 53 · Oct 2024
- -8Hogwarts Legacyoutlet 78 · players 86 · Feb 2023
- +26Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resyncedoutlet 100 · players 74 · Jul 2026
- -21Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivorsoutlet 70 · players 91 · Apr 2026
- +26Frostpunk 2outlet 97 · players 71 · Sep 2024
- +17Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 80 · players 63 · Mar 2025
Recent reviews (183 tracked)
- 90Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Emina Zulić
“Trading rats for ruins and stealth for steel, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy swaps beloved heroes Amicia and Hugo for Sophia's untold past, which turns out to be one of the most confident reinventions you'll see in video games.”
read full review ↗ - 60Starsand IslandAug 19, 2026 · Asmir Kovacevic
“Once everything is ironed out, Starsand Island has my recommendation, and I hope that will happen sooner rather than later.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026 · Asmir Kovacevic
“The Sinking City 2 is proof that survival-horror doesn't need to reinvent itself to leave a mark; it only needs a team that cares about what they're building, and Frogwares clearly do.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026 · Dina Husejnagić
“A confident, deeply satisfying Soulslike that stands entirely on its own, Mortal Shell 2 is one of the best the genre has to offer right now.”
read full review ↗ - 90Sovereign TowerAug 13, 2026 · Emina Zulić
“I’ve spent hours playing this game as the ruler Bretania needed, a fair, generous, and patient sovereign. After finishing the game, I’m already thinking about taking it in the opposite direction for my next playthrough (or at least attempting to), and that’s the highest compliment I can give this game.”
read full review ↗ - 80KynseedAug 4, 2026 · Asmir Kovacevic
“Kynseed asks what it means to actually live a life inside a video game, then backs it up with permanent death and inherited legacy, a premise strange enough that I didn't expect to fall for it as hard as I did.”
read full review ↗ - 80Kusan: City of WolvesJul 31, 2026 · Emina Zulić
“Kusan: City of Wolves is a mix of Hotline Miami's one-hit brutality and a neon-soaked, Beastars-flavoured world, bringing a tight but punishing gameplay loop, top-down combat, and beautiful visuals.”
read full review ↗ - 70Company of Heroes 3: Final StandJul 31, 2026 · Semir Omerovic
“At roughly $20 for people who already own the base game, that's a fair price for something that'll keep you engaged for several playthroughs, shortcomings and all. At full price, it's a tougher sell.”
read full review ↗ - 70Helix: Descent N AscentJul 30, 2026 · Asmir Kovacevic
“Helix: Descent N Ascent is a game that doesn't reinvent the puzzle genre, but its wordless, monochrome approach to discovery is rare enough to be worth your time regardless.”
read full review ↗ - 60LunariumJul 28, 2026 · Asmir Kovacevic
“The concept of Lunarium as a small Souls-like is just genius. It's just too bad the game won't be defined by the idea, but rather by loads of bugs and unrealised potential.”
read full review ↗ - 80Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 23, 2026 · Semir Omerovic
“For newcomers, this is genuinely one of the best entry points the franchise has ever had, and it's a chance to understand why Halo mattered enough to standardise so many console shooter conventions in the first place. For long-time fans, it's a faithful, gorgeous retelling with good bonus missions on top of that.”
read full review ↗ - 90DinobladeJul 23, 2026 · Dina Husejnagić
“Great combat, awesome boss designs, and a soundtrack that knows exactly when to go from mournful to metal make Dinoblade some of the most fun I've had with a game in a while.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Mound: Omen of CthulhuJul 15, 2026 · Semir Omerovic
“The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu takes a familiar horror co-op formula and pushes it into stranger territory, creating an eerie experience that thrives on atmosphere, mystery, and a constant sense of unease.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJul 13, 2026 · Asmir Kovacevic
“The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a confident, good-looking swing at something quite different for Square Enix's HD-2D lineup. The combat is satisfying, the visuals are some of the best pixel-inspired work I've seen on PS5, and the performance never got in the way of any of it.”
read full review ↗ - 100Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Asmir Kovacevic
“Nearly perfect back then, genuinely perfect now: Black Flag Resynced is proof that Assassin's Creed franchise still has its soul.”
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