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 66 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 31 times.
Computed 44m 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.
- +43Battlefield™ 2042outlet 78 · players 35 · Dec 2021
- +26Cyberpunk 2077outlet 94 · players 68 · Jan 2021
- +46TEKKEN 8outlet 100 · players 54 · Feb 2024
- +35Starfieldoutlet 100 · players 65 · Sep 2023
- -26DayZoutlet 54 · players 81 · May 2022
- +36Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 100 · players 64 · Mar 2024
- +34EA SPORTS FC™ 25outlet 84 · players 51 · Sep 2024
- +29Halo Infiniteoutlet 96 · players 67 · Dec 2021
- +48Little Nightmares IIIoutlet 98 · players 50 · Oct 2025
- +23Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 84 · players 61 · Feb 2025
Recent reviews (647 tracked)
- 80The Sinking City 2Aug 20, 2026 · Asura Kagawa
“The Sinking City 2 successfully transforms Frogwares' detective series into a tense survival horror game, delivering excellent puzzles, atmospheric exploration, satisfying combat, and Lovecraftian horror, despite predictable enemies and uneven performances.”
read full review ↗ - 64Doloc TownAug 13, 2026 · Aisaka Taiga
“Doloc Town is a promising farming RPG with a great atmosphere, satisfying progression, and surprisingly fun drone combat. Its rough edges and confusing early game hold it back, but the foundation is strong and worth watching.”
read full review ↗ - 80Big WalkAug 12, 2026 · Maisie Scott
“Big Walk works because, at its heart, it understands that multiplayer games don’t need to be competitive, combative, or constantly active to be enjoyable. The best moments come from communication, exploration, mistakes, and unforeseen circumstances that arise when a group of people works together to solve problems.”
read full review ↗ - 92ReStory: Chill Electronics RepairsAug 6, 2026 · Aisaka Taiga
“Restory: Chill Electronics Repairs is one of the most robust cozy simulation games that focuses on craftsmanship rather than spectacle.”
read full review ↗ - 78Corsair CoveAug 5, 2026 · Aisaka Taiga
“Corsair Cove is a charming pirate city builder with creative vertical construction, rewarding exploration, and addictive progression. A few pacing issues hold it back, but it's still an easy recommendation for management fans.”
read full review ↗ - 68Beast of ReincarnationAug 4, 2026 · Tahmid Mahi
“Beast of Reincarnation has satisfying combat, fun exploration, and a great setting. Unfortunately, the game never fully realizes its potential due to repetitive encounters, inconsistent storytelling, and technical flaws.”
read full review ↗ - 80LunariumAug 3, 2026 · Maisie Scott
“Lunarium is a beautifully crafted Soulslike with rewarding combat, memorable visuals, and strong exploration. Its familiar story and reliance on parrying won't suit everyone, but fans of skill-based action RPGs will find plenty to enjoy.”
read full review ↗ - 76GureiAug 2, 2026 · M. Hasan
“Gurei delivers brilliant boss fights, meaningful choices, and rewarding combat in a compact package. Tough, unforgiving, and endlessly replayable—but can you survive long enough to conquer every Kami?”
read full review ↗ - 80BLUE REFLECTION QuartetJul 31, 2026 · Aisaka Taiga
“Blue Reflection Quartet still adds up to a genuinely substantial package for anyone curious about a franchise that rarely gets this kind of spotlight, and it's easy to see why both longtime fans and newcomers keep pointing people toward picking it up.”
read full review ↗ - 84DinobladeJul 31, 2026 · Wasbir Sadat
“Dinoblade may have been an online novelty – a dinosaur with a sword. Still, it becomes something far more significant: a confident indie action RPG that deserves a spot in the increasing list of unique Soulslike experiences. There’s definitely space for improvement, but the groundwork is solid, and with a little more attention, this prehistoric adventure has every chance of becoming a great game in the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 66Kusan: City of WolvesJul 30, 2026 · Asura Kagawa
“Kusan: City of Wolves is a rewarding experience. It might not topple the classic that inspired it from its perch, but it’s proof that Circle From Dot has the creativity and ambition to build something that’s worth playing on its merits.”
read full review ↗ - 72DystopiconJul 30, 2026 · Maisie Scott
“Dystopicon turns into a genuinely compelling little dystopia. One that earns its comparisons to the classics it's borrowing from. It won't click with everyone right away.”
read full review ↗ - 94Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 25, 2026 · Tahmid Mahi
“Halo: Campaign Evolved is an honest remake that updates Halo without losing its soul. The strong combat, meaningful new content, and excellent replayability outweigh the handful of technical issues and minor design inconsistencies.”
read full review ↗ - 76DragonSword : AwakeningJul 25, 2026 · Aisaka Taiga
“DragonSword: Awakening offers a surprisingly generous package. It may not be the best action RPG you play in a year, but it is a very enjoyable one, and the fact that you can experience its character collection and progression systems without spending hundreds of dollars makes it stand out. If Hound 13 builds on this foundation rather than abandoning it, the next DragonSword could be something special.”
read full review ↗ - 80Fading EchoJul 23, 2026 · Wasbir Sadat
“Fading Echo delivers exceptional environmental puzzles, rewarding exploration, and gorgeous visuals, but repetitive combat, uneven storytelling, and technical inconsistencies prevent its brilliant ideas from fully reaching their remarkable potential.”
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