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 63 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 32 times.
Computed 50m 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.
- +29Battlefield™ 6outlet 95 · players 66 · Oct 2025
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Mar 2025
- -53FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTEDoutlet 40 · players 94 · May 2020
- +31Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 95 · players 64 · Mar 2024
- -51Cassette Beastsoutlet 40 · players 91 · Jun 2023
- +25DOOM Eternaloutlet 100 · players 76 · Mar 2020
- +25Starfieldoutlet 90 · players 65 · Sep 2023
- +37Wo Long: Fallen Dynastyoutlet 85 · players 48 · Mar 2023
- -28Wandering Swordoutlet 60 · players 88 · Sep 2023
- -14Risk of Rain 2outlet 80 · players 94 · Aug 2020
Recent reviews (591 tracked)
- 90STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“Star Wars Zero Company proves the long‑untapped tactical genre fits the franchise perfectly, blending strong lore, sharp strategy, and memorable characters into a standout experience.”
read full review ↗ - 70Bubsy 4DAug 25, 2026 · Dustin Spencer
“Bubsy 4D is less a revival and more just another entry for the infamous mascot who never could. What we have here is a solid platformer at a great price, and something that has legs to carry our hero into the future.”
read full review ↗ - 50Wild Blue SkiesAug 20, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“Wild Blue Skies looks the part, but shallow design, its barebones story, and noticeable technical issues leave this on‑rails shooter struggling to stay airborne.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Sinking City 2Aug 18, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“The Sinking City 2 takes a bold genre shift and makes it work, blending tight horror pacing, brutal combat, and streamlined investigations into a gripping descent into Lovecraftian terror.”
read full review ↗ - 70KynseedAug 16, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“Kynseed’s sprawling content, unique ideas, and quirky charm can hook players, but its vague guidance, flat characters, and heavy grind keep it from reaching its full potential.”
read full review ↗ - 65Disgaea MayhemAug 9, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“Disgaea Mayhem’s humor lands but its shallow challenge, limited enemies, and easily breakable balance make the flan‑driven tale feel undercooked despite some solid combat mechanics.”
read full review ↗ - 85CULTICAug 7, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“Cultic delivers the brutal and fast paced action that boomer shooter fans love all while presenting itself in a vintage style though lacking enemy variety and a thin plot hold it back.”
read full review ↗ - 50BLUE REFLECTION QuartetAug 5, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“Blue Reflection Quartet delivers two emotionally packed and solid JRPGs but Sun’s awful design and Ray’s barebones approach make the package hard to justify even to newcomers let alone longtime fans.”
read full review ↗ - 90Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 30, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“Halo: Campaign Evolved revitalizes the original with smart updates, new lore, and stunning visuals, creating the strongest and most complete way to experience Halo’s beginnings.”
read full review ↗ - 85Kusan: City of WolvesJul 29, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“Kusan: City of Wolves delivers stylish challenge, emotional storytelling, and punishing stages that offer plenty of replayability for those wishing to master their layouts.”
read full review ↗ - 70K-pop Idol Stories: Road to DebutJul 17, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“K‑pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut does a solid job with idol management, but its RNG‑driven stories and lackluster New Game+ make the enjoyable training cycle lose steam on repeat playthroughs.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced modernizes Kenway’s journey with sharper combat, huge visual upgrades, and fewer frustrations, even if some story cuts may irk longtime fans.”
read full review ↗ - 90007 First LightJul 2, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“With exceptional stealth, smart stage design, and a gripping spy narrative, 007 First Light shows Bond is in good hands.”
read full review ↗ - 65DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last RoundJun 28, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“Dead or Alive 6: Last Round remains a solid fighter with visual upgrades, though its limited additions and outdated online play drag it down.”
read full review ↗ - 85Gothic 1 RemakeJun 24, 2026 · Travis Bruno
“Gothic 1 Remake captures the harsh, unforgiving charm of the original with big visual gains, even if the jank remains.”
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