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 26 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 9 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.
- -36Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIoutlet 50 · players 86 · Feb 2025
- +33Warhammer 40,000: Darktideoutlet 80 · players 47 · Dec 2022
- -49Sonic Frontiersoutlet 40 · players 89 · Nov 2022
- -28Resident Evil Villageoutlet 60 · players 88 · Jun 2021
- +29Sid Meier's Civilization VIIoutlet 80 · players 51 · Feb 2025
- +22Total War: WARHAMMER IIIoutlet 80 · players 59 · Feb 2022
- -11Pikmin 4outlet 80 · players 92 · Jul 2023
- +29DEATHLOOPoutlet 100 · players 71 · Sep 2021
- +30WILD HEARTS™outlet 80 · players 50 · Feb 2023
- +16Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 80 · players 64 · Mar 2024
Recent reviews (281 tracked)
- 80Duck Detective: The Ghost of GlampingMay 21, 2025
“Long may the Duck Detective franchise continue. If this game is anything to go by, it has a bright, compelling future ahead.”
read full review ↗ - 100DOOM: The Dark AgesMay 9, 2025
“The game may not be perfect, but it is a really meaty fiesta of fighting. Tearing demons asunder will never not be cool as hell, and for that reason alone, I can easily see myself coming back to DOOM: The Dark Ages time and time again – especially after a particularly stressful week.”
read full review ↗ - 100South of MidnightApr 3, 2025
“South of Midnight is an incredible experience – and a rare fantasy adventure that grasps deeper themes whole-heartedly, telling a story that is cinematic, dynamic, beautiful, and heart-wrenching at every turn. What a wonderful world we live in, that games like South of Midnight exist.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin’s Creed ShadowsMar 18, 2025
“At the end of the day, it’s a game about killing. But here, death and beauty are linked – and the act of killing is given a gravity that must be clearly understood. It’s not killing for the sake of killing, and while past games have tried the same tact in their depictions of death, the approach of Assassin’s Creed Shadows feels far more mature and interesting.”
read full review ↗ - 90WWE 2K25Mar 11, 2025
“As a whole, WWE 2K25 feels like a small but impactful step up from its direct predecessor, and an overall better game. So, the good streak of Visual Concepts and 2K continues.”
read full review ↗ - 90Two Point MuseumFeb 26, 2025
“Whether in sandbox or campaign modes, Two Point Museum lets you dream up your perfect museum, and gives you the tools to realise your creative vision. While it does occasionally force you to pump the breaks on your ambitions, with a focus on careful placement and research over easy wins, this pacing makes the entire game a more thoughtful, deep experience. Take your time, smell the roses and dinosaur bones, and Two Point Museum will open your eyes to the possibilities of your imagination.”
read full review ↗ - 90AvowedFeb 13, 2025
“Avowed is an incredibly dense game, and one that encourages you to invest in its world. You won’t need much pushing, though – its strengths sing on their own, and they’re easy to see from the jump. Those looking for the next big fantasy RPG, rich with lore and opportunities to engage, will find it here.”
read full review ↗ - 50Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIFeb 3, 2025
“Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a game that unabashedly demands you meet it on its level, which I do find somewhat admirable. I just constantly found it to be a miserable slog to engage with, where everything was ten times more overblown than it had any business being. There’s a fascinating sandbox deep down within it, but digging through the mountain of muck to appreciate it was simply more than I could stand most of the time. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Sid Meier's Civilization VIIFeb 3, 2025
“For now though, Civilization VII is a compellingly bold step in a new direction that’s brimming with fantastic ideas and brilliant design, but feels unfortunately narrow on subsequent runs. It’s a fertile land awaiting its empire.”
read full review ↗ - 80Donkey Kong Country Returns HDJan 14, 2025
“Fans of the original game will likely devour this remaster, with an appreciation for the care in its visual revamp. Those looking to play it for the first time may be surprised by its high bar of difficulty. But there is a rich (and slightly smug) satisfaction to be found in conquering its many layered worlds – whether you give in to the monkey madness, or maintain a more level head. What matters is that you press on, and greet the game’s many challenges with your ape arms swinging.”
read full review ↗ - 80LEGO® Horizon Adventures™Nov 13, 2024
“The very existence of Lego Horizon Adventures is strange. That’s hard to deny. But with its buoyant sense of silliness and glee, this franchise adaptation elevates itself beyond doubts. It’s a frenetic, lively little adventure, and one that indulges in being weird and wonderful.”
read full review ↗ - 80Planet Coaster 2Nov 10, 2024
“Regardless of my particular talent, I’m having a blast with Planet Coaster 2. It’s certainly on track to eclipse its predecessor, and will no doubt build on lessons learned to become a better-rounded and more feature-rich game in future. While there will inevitably be a deluge of DLC to boost the game’s ride options and customisation, they will simply be decorations on an already-sweet cake.”
read full review ↗ - 90Metal Slug TacticsNov 5, 2024
“The team at Leikir Studio have managed to transplant the spirit of Metal Slug into an entirely different type of game here – and it’s nothing short of miraculous. Metal Slug Tactics is a marvel of clever design, as well as an utter joy to play, and I really hope that it’s the start of a long-running sub-series for the Metal Slug franchise. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Mario & Luigi: BrothershipNov 4, 2024
“Mario & Luigi: Brothership is an absolute delight, all told. Strong themes and art direction buoy a light, well-meaning narrative that is further enhanced by dynamic combat, and a real sense of cohesion in overall game design. The Mario & Luigi franchise has a daunting legacy. Acquire has crafted a tale that more than lives up to it.”
read full review ↗ - 80Life is Strange: Double ExposureOct 28, 2024
“Life grows ever stranger in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, but with its hook-filled narrative buoyed by excellent performances and writing – not to mention a beautiful, reflective indie soundtrack – the game unravels with style and aplomb. Max deserves the world, and in Double Exposure, it’s great to see her getting another chance to shine.”
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