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 32 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 10 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.
- +42EA Sports FC 24outlet 80 · players 38 · Sep 2023
- +36Battlefield™ 2042outlet 75 · players 39 · Nov 2021
- +41Call of Duty®: Warzone™outlet 80 · players 39 · Nov 2022
- +36Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 100 · players 64 · Mar 2024
- +29Starfieldoutlet 80 · players 51 · Sep 2023
- +32EA SPORTS FC™ 26outlet 80 · players 48 · Sep 2025
- +26Fire Emblem Engageoutlet 100 · players 74 · Jan 2023
- +40The Callisto Protocol™outlet 100 · players 60 · Dec 2022
- -22Strayoutlet 70 · players 92 · Jul 2022
- -12Black Myth: Wukongoutlet 80 · players 92 · Aug 2024
Recent reviews (282 tracked)
- 100Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Jessica Filby
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy completely turns the franchise's original style on its head, complete with Uncharted-like action and the classic horror fans of the series know and love. And it’s the best decision they could have made.”
read full review ↗ - 80Hell Let Loose: VietnamAug 12, 2026
“Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a tough but extremely rewarding shooter that's an utter blast when played as a team.”
read full review ↗ - 80Hell Let Loose: VietnamAug 12, 2026 · Liam Mackay
“Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a tough but extremely rewarding shooter that's an utter blast when played as a team.”
read full review ↗ - 60Beast of ReincarnationAug 4, 2026 · James Busby
“Beast of Reincarnation blends Sekiro-style parries, Clair Obscure-inspired action inputs, and weighty Soulslike boss fights into a combat system that feels fun and rewarding. It doesn't quite surpass the games that inspired it, but it carves out an identity that's very much a beast of its own.”
read full review ↗ - 60Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026
“Beast of Reincarnation blends Sekiro-style parries, Clair Obscure-inspired action inputs, and weighty Soulslike boss fights into a combat system that feels fun and rewarding. It doesn't quite surpass the games that inspired it, but it carves out an identity that's very much a beast of its own.”
read full review ↗ - 100Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Jessica Filby
“It's been 13 years since we first stepped onto Edward Kenway's ship in Assassin's Creed Black Flag. Now, we get that chance all over again thanks to the new Black Flag Resynced, a remake so perfect that it somehow makes one of the best Assassin's Creed games even better.”
read full review ↗ - 80Star FoxJun 24, 2026
“Despite these criticisms, this is still an excellent Star Fox game. The flight controls are pure perfection, the new cinematics are genuinely great, and the Challenge Mode gives it solid legs. Especially as a budget title, this is absolutely worth picking up. Star Fox is simply a must-play for anyone with a Switch 2. Star Fox is back, and after this reboot, we can only hope that Nintendo finally gives us the true sequel to SF64 we’ve waited years for.”
read full review ↗ - 80007 First LightMay 26, 2026 · Liam Mackay
“007 First Light is everything a Bond game should be, taking inspiration from the biggest hits with sharp dialogue, inventive gadgets, classic cars, satisfying stealth, a great cast, and huge action set pieces.”
read full review ↗ - 80LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightMay 19, 2026 · Nathan Warby
“Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight takes 87 years of Batman history and crams it into one plastic package. The result is a joyous love letter to the Caped Crusader that feels like every classic Batman movie rolled into one.”
read full review ↗ - 80LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightMay 19, 2026
“Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight takes 87 years of Batman history and crams it into one plastic package. The result is a joyous love letter to the Caped Crusader that feels like every classic Batman movie rolled into one.”
read full review ↗ - 100Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026 · Joe Pring
“Forza Horizon 6 doesn’t just bring the series to Japan. It finally brings Horizon home after a journey that started in Colorado, and the result is one of the best racing games of all time.”
read full review ↗ - 80Invincible VSApr 30, 2026 · Virginia Glaze
“Invincible VS has enough complexity in its combat to make fighting fans punch drunk, but it’s straightforward enough that newer players can feel confident. Overall, it’s a wonderfully fun fighter that oozes personality in keeping with the comics and show, offering a good entry point into tag fighters that’s equally fun for newbies and die-hards alike.”
read full review ↗ - 80SAROSApr 23, 2026
“Even while sharing much of its DNA with its predecessor, there’s nothing quite like it. SAROS is a one-of-a-kind gaming experience that absolutely can’t be passed up, though it might be best waiting a few weeks for some kinks to be ironed out.”
read full review ↗ - 80Tomodachi Life: Living the DreamApr 15, 2026
“Tomodachi is back, and it’s never been better. While the character creation is so nearly perfect, Living the Dream is a welcome trip down memory lane for fans of the original. It builds upon everything that made the 3DS original so special, creating an upgraded adventure that’s filled with even more odd interactions, silly situations, and laugh-out-loud lines that will have you coming back to view this microcosm of the weird and wonderful for countless hours to come. ”
read full review ↗ - 80PRAGMATAApr 13, 2026
“Pragmata is a ridiculously fun sci-fi shooter with a warm, gooey center that feels like a long-lost gem from a bygone era of action games.”
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