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 14 times.
Computed 26m 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.
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +31Resident Evil 3outlet 100 · players 69 · Mar 2020
- +39Gears 5outlet 100 · players 61 · Sep 2019
- -28DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROToutlet 60 · players 88 · Feb 2020
- +22Halo Infiniteoutlet 90 · players 69 · Dec 2021
- -22Mafia: Definitive Editionoutlet 60 · players 83 · Sep 2020
- -27LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Sagaoutlet 60 · players 87 · Apr 2022
- +14Battlefield™ 6outlet 80 · players 66 · Oct 2025
- -40Cronos: The New Dawnoutlet 40 · players 80 · Sep 2025
- -29MOUSE: P.I. For Hireoutlet 60 · players 89 · Apr 2026
Recent reviews (242 tracked)
- 50Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026 · Michael Leri
“In a game stuffed with plants that are equal parts beautiful and deadly, it’s fitting how every rose in Beast of Reincarnation has its thorn. Said rose petals still have their charm some of time, but their qualities would be much more apparent after a fair bit of pruning.”
read full review ↗ - 60Avatar Legends: The Fighting GameJul 23, 2026 · Michael Leri
“Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game’s trite campaign is just one of its many uninspired or poorly assembled parts.”
read full review ↗ - 100Denshattack!Jul 15, 2026 · Michael Leri
“It’s this well-rounded approach that makes Denshattack such a thoroughly fantastic experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Michael Leri
“From small additions like the cute cat or monkey that hangs near the Jackdaw’s wheel to sizable alterations like the overhauled stealth mechanics, Resynced does an excellent job of touching up a classic with features that feel like they were there in the first place.”
read full review ↗ - 90Moonlight PeaksJul 6, 2026
“Even with these minor issues, I found myself eager to return to Moonlight Peaks each and every day. After putting a slightly concerning number of hours into the game for this review, I still feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface of all the mysteries the town of Moonlight Peaks has to offer.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJun 17, 2026 · Brandon Zachary
“Whenever it can get out of its own way and just let the player roam, Adventures of Elliot is an absolute delight that is easy to recommend to veteran gamers and newbie players alike.”
read full review ↗ - 100007 First LightMay 26, 2026 · Michael Leri
“First Light, as a title, has a dual meaning, too, since it’s not only an origin story for this rendition of James Bond, but also hopefully a new dawn for IOI’s ambitious interpretation of what a 007 game can be.”
read full review ↗ - 80LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightMay 22, 2026 · Logan Moore
“Even though it doesn’t break a whole lot of new ground, I find it very hard to be disappointed by LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.”
read full review ↗ - 60Bubsy 4DMay 21, 2026 · Brandon Zachary
“Bubsy 4D is a flawed but fun retro title that, at its best, makes a good case for 3D platforming’s modern applicability.”
read full review ↗ - 90Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026 · Logan Moore
“Whether you’re a massive fan of racing games or you’re simply looking to dip your toe into the genre for the first time, Forza Horizon 6 should not be missed.”
read full review ↗ - 50OutboundMay 8, 2026
“If only that world offered a bit more engagement and a better overall balance of grind and reward, Outbound could deliver on its promise.”
read full review ↗ - 70Invincible VSApr 30, 2026 · Michael Leri
“It’s impossible to tell if Invincible Vs as a whole will stick around since quality fighting games don’t always get the attention they deserve, but it has the potential to.”
read full review ↗ - 60MOUSE: P.I. For HireApr 14, 2026 · Michael Leri
“As striking as that sight is, it’s not an anomaly here. Mouse’s rubber-house animation ripped straight from the 1920s gives everything in the game — sans the environments — this bouncy style, a unique and playful aesthetic that’s fascinating until the credits roll. But the staggeringly long time it takes for those credits to appear does drastic harm to many of the game’s other components.”
read full review ↗ - 90People of NoteApr 7, 2026 · Brandon Zachary
“A great pick for younger players that older fans will find plenty to appreciate in its lively tweaks on well-worn but effective styles of gameplay, People of Note is a big and bombastic blast if you let it be.”
read full review ↗ - 90GRIME IIMar 30, 2026 · Brandon Zachary
“Gorgeously realized world and top-notch art design create a stunning setting.”
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