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 28 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 8 times.
Computed 6m 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
- -26Bright Memory: Infiniteoutlet 60 · players 86 · Jul 2022
- +37Wo Long: Fallen Dynastyoutlet 85 · players 48 · Mar 2023
- -12Strayoutlet 80 · players 92 · Jul 2022
- -22Sniper Elite 5outlet 50 · players 73 · May 2022
- -42Nickelodeon All-Star Brawloutlet 35 · players 77 · Oct 2021
- -16A Plague Tale: Requiemoutlet 70 · players 87 · Oct 2022
- -12LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Sagaoutlet 75 · players 87 · Apr 2022
- +21Back 4 Bloodoutlet 85 · players 64 · Oct 2021
- +22Need for Speed™ Unboundoutlet 85 · players 63 · Dec 2022
Recent reviews (178 tracked)
- 70Rugrats: Retro Rewind CollectionJul 12, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“Those who want to relive some games from their childhood or play some classic Rugrats titles get a snazzy collection with one standout (Castle Capers) and several decent titles.”
read full review ↗ - 95Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“Truly a remake done right, it feels like the game Black Flag always wanted to be.”
read full review ↗ - 95007 First LightMay 26, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“As stylish as the films themselves, 007 First Light is a brilliant depiction of Bond.”
read full review ↗ - 85Bubsy 4DMay 21, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“It’s a love letter to a character whose unlikely comeback was fuelled by irony and Bubsy’s first genuinely great game.”
read full review ↗ - 85Invincible VSApr 30, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“Invincible VS is a super fun tag fighting game that makes the most of its franchise and crafts wonderful move lists for its heroes and villains.”
read full review ↗ - 80MARVEL MaXimum CollectionApr 27, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“With two all-time classic beat ’em ups, three solid Spider-Man games, and an underrated Silver Surfer game that is finally beatable with the collection’s features, there’s a lot for Marvel fans to enjoy.”
read full review ↗ - 80Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt PunchApr 19, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch is a true love letter to the works of Kevin Smith.”
read full review ↗ - 90PRAGMATAApr 14, 2026 · Shaan Joshi
“Pragmata’s mash-up of tight third-person shooting with an easy-to-grasp, yet rewarding hacking mechanic is more than enough to be worth the price of admission, but it’s everything surrounding this gameplay hook that sets it over the top. A bevy of collectibles, combat challenges, training missions, and a robust upgrade and modifier system; all of it makes for an incredibly engaging experience, one that’s anchored around the heartfelt and endearing relationship between Hugh and Diana.”
read full review ↗ - 80Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!Mar 16, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“While Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! can be uneven in spots throughout its two campaigns, there is no doubt that it wonderfully understands the appeal of the franchise and makes the most of the license.”
read full review ↗ - 85John Carpenter's Toxic CommandoMar 11, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“Thanks to its open environments and vehicles, it feels more than just a Left 4 Dead wannabe by embracing teamwork. It’s this sense of camaraderie that the game fosters that makes Toxic Commando a real blast to play and a refreshing co-op shooter.”
read full review ↗ - 90Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionMar 9, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“Its combat cycle has never felt better, and with more to see and do, this is undeniably the best of the trilogy of Monster Hunter RPGs.”
read full review ↗ - 95Resident Evil RequiemFeb 25, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“Leon’s latest adventure features some of the coolest moments in the franchise, some terrific scares with Grace’s sections, and an interesting story that opens up many exciting possibilities for the franchise going forward.”
read full review ↗ - 85The Disney Afternoon CollectionFeb 25, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“Featuring a fun presentation and plenty of bonus features, The Disney Afternoon Collection has never been better than its new Switch and Switch 2 release.”
read full review ↗ - 90Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark TiesFeb 9, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“While it's sure to get longtime fans talking with its new twist ending, there's no doubt that Yakuza Kiwami 3 plays much better than the original.”
read full review ↗ - 80Carmageddon: Rogue ShiftFeb 3, 2026 · Tyler Treese
“Carmageddon: Rogue Shift takes a few runs to really shift into gear, but once you’re using better vehicles and upgraded weapons, it gets quite fun.”
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