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 23 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 13 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.
- +28Starfieldoutlet 95 · players 68 · Aug 2023
- +27Total War: WARHAMMER IIIoutlet 85 · players 59 · Feb 2022
- -25SILENT HILL 2outlet 65 · players 90 · Oct 2024
- +19Battlefield™ 6outlet 85 · players 66 · Oct 2025
- +19Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 80 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +22Warhammer 40,000: Darktideoutlet 70 · players 48 · Dec 2022
- +15Dying Light 2 Stay Humanoutlet 85 · players 70 · Feb 2022
- +23Cities: Skylines IIoutlet 85 · players 62 · Oct 2023
- +16Fire Emblem Engageoutlet 90 · players 74 · Jan 2023
- +19S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyloutlet 85 · players 66 · Jan 2025
Recent reviews (210 tracked)
- 80Metroid Prime 4: BeyondDec 9, 2025
“Metroid Prime 4: Beyond took years to arrive, and what we get is a game that remembers the series’ strengths while trying to push into new territory. It may not be the series’ best, but it’s a worthy return—and a promising glimpse of where Metroid Prime can go next.”
read full review ↗ - 80Kirby Air RidersNov 27, 2025
“Despite its design flaws and City Trial misses, Kirby Air Riders offers enough substance and charm to make it a game you’ll keep coming back to—whether for quick bursts of fun or to teach your friends something new when they come over.”
read full review ↗ - 55Project Motor RacingNov 26, 2025 · Dariusz Matusiak
“Project Motor Racing feels like a game in the very early stages of Early Access, rather than a title ready for its 1.0 release.”
read full review ↗ - 55Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7Nov 19, 2025 · Dariusz Matusiak
“The latest Black Ops 7 not only pales in comparison to Battlefield 6, but it also doesn't measure up to the previous Call of Duty games.”
read full review ↗ - 95DispatchNov 19, 2025 · Matt Buckley
“Dispatch is one of the most charming, engaging, and well-written games of the year. It might be a comedy, but it doesn’t shy away from difficult subjects. You must take on the role of a mentor to a team of misfit heroes, all while navigating your own demons, not to mention the actual demon on your team. The character arcs and the team's overall arc are so satisfying and effective. I knew early on that this was a game I would play multiple times to see where different decisions would lead me. AdHoc Studio has instantly made a name for itself with this debut game.”
read full review ↗ - 55Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7Nov 18, 2025
“The latest Black Ops 7 not only pales in comparison to Battlefield 6, but it also doesn't measure up to the previous Call of Duty games.”
read full review ↗ - 80Hyrule Warriors: Age of ImprisonmentNov 18, 2025
“While it suffers from occasional repetition and blandness, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment stands as the best Hyrule Warriors entry to date—and one of the most enjoyable Zelda spinoffs we’ve gotten so far.”
read full review ↗ - 80Anno 117: Pax RomanaNov 12, 2025 · Marcin Nic
“For Anno fans, it's a must-have. For new players, this is a great chance to dive into the series - the fascinating ancient Rome setting and the deep mechanics make it totally worth pushing through the initial learning curve. Anno 117: Pax Romana will be consuming my time for weeks, months, maybe even years to come.”
read full review ↗ - 80Anno 117: Pax RomanaNov 12, 2025
“For Anno fans, it's a must-have. For new players, this is a great chance to dive into the series - the fascinating ancient Rome setting and the deep mechanics make it totally worth pushing through the initial learning curve. Anno 117: Pax Romana will be consuming my time for weeks, months, maybe even years to come.”
read full review ↗ - 75Jurassic World Evolution 3Nov 5, 2025 · Dariusz Matusiak
“Jurassic World Evolution 3 is just a small evolution of ideas from the previous installment. It may not be much, but it still allows you to create the Jurassic Park of your dreams. It's a must-have for dinosaur fans, but not necessarily for fans of tycoons and complex economics.”
read full review ↗ - 40PainkillerOct 29, 2025 · Paweł Woźniak
“The new Painkiller is not a good game. This is not a title that almost succeeded or has untapped potential that modders will fix. This is a short production, poorly made and ill-conceived at almost every level.”
read full review ↗ - 40PainkillerOct 28, 2025
“The new Painkiller is not a good game. This is not a title that almost succeeded or has untapped potential that modders will fix. This is a short production, poorly made and ill-conceived at almost every level.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Outer Worlds 2Oct 23, 2025 · Matt Buckley
“Obsidian’s brilliant use of their flaws system in The Outer Worlds 2 makes it stand out as one of the best examples of how to encourage roleplaying in video games. Playing through this game really felt like I was breaking out of the shell that most other RPGs put me in. The world, its various factions, and characters all enhance this by encouraging you to make your own choices about who to be and what to do. Ultimately, this makes the game well worth your time, but also flawed in its own way, with occasionally frustrating combat, and a serviceable story to follow.”
read full review ↗ - 80NINJA GAIDEN 4Oct 21, 2025 · Sebastian Kasparek
“Ninja Gaiden 4 is a full-blooded action game that delivers plenty of adrenaline from overcoming tough challenges. Even in light of a few missteps, it cannot be denied that PlatinumGames has created a strong representative of a heavily neglected genre.”
read full review ↗ - 75Pokemon Legends: Z-AOct 21, 2025
“Pokémon Legends: Z-A is another bold experiment from Game Freak. It may not fully succeed in building a cohesive, immersive world, but its innovative battle system and exciting new Pokémon make it a fascinating step forward.”
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