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 53 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 35 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.
- -41RoboCop: Rogue Cityoutlet 45 · players 86 · Oct 2023
- +39Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 100 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +42EA SPORTS FC™ 26outlet 90 · players 48 · Sep 2025
- +29Battlefield™ 6outlet 95 · players 66 · Oct 2025
- +35EA SPORTS FC™ 25outlet 85 · players 50 · Oct 2024
- +42Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6outlet 95 · players 53 · Oct 2024
- +45Forza Motorsportoutlet 90 · players 45 · Oct 2023
- -2Satisfactoryoutlet 90 · players 93 · Nov 2025
- -5Persona 3 Reloadoutlet 85 · players 90 · Jan 2024
- +26Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 90 · players 64 · Mar 2024
Recent reviews (129 tracked)
- 80Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Julio La Pine
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy delivers the franchise's strongest gameplay and puzzle-solving yet, but an increasingly predictable story prevents it from reaching the same heights narratively.”
read full review ↗ - 95STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026 · David Rodriguez
“Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Midnight Suns both showed how to deliver deep tactics with a sublime story, and Zero Company easily stands among that elite company of addictive turn-based decision-making and sublime storytelling.”
read full review ↗ - 95Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026 · Julio La Pine
“Mortal Shell 2 is a superb sequel that reimagines and refines every idea from its predecessor while sidestepping many of the pitfalls that often hold the soulslike genre back.”
read full review ↗ - 80Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026 · Julio La Pine
“Beast of Reincarnation is GAME FREAK's latest endeavor, showing the studio is more than capable of moving beyond the creature-collecting genre. With an excellent story and gameplay systems that work cohesively, it stands as another highlight of 2026.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Julio La Pine
“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a superb remake of one of the best installments in the series, which feels fresh for veteran fans and is an excellent starting point for those getting behind the Jackdaw's helm.”
read full review ↗ - 85The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJun 17, 2026 · Julio La Pine
“The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales brings solid action-adventure foundations to the gorgeous HD-2D style, which has now reached its pinnacle. While the story and characters feel flat at times, it is an excellent first entry to what I hope becomes a formula that Square Enix uses more often.”
read full review ↗ - 95007 First LightMay 26, 2026 · Julio La Pine
“007 First Light is not only the best James Bond video game to date, but also one of the greatest action-adventure titles of this generation, full of jaw-dropping action sequences, a compelling narrative, and superb acting.”
read full review ↗ - 90Rune DiceMay 19, 2026 · Julio La Pine
“Rune Dice brings a fresh and unique take on the roguelike formula, with some of the best progression systems in the genre and a challenging yet rewarding gameplay loop.”
read full review ↗ - 100Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026 · Julio La Pine
“Playground Games has once again set the gold standard for racing games, surpassing all it did with Forza Horizon 5, and making the sixth installment a benchmark not only for the genre, but for open-world driving experiences as a whole.”
read full review ↗ - 85Battlestar Galactica: Scattered HopesMay 11, 2026 · Sid Natividad
“It's easy to consider Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes as the most definitive game in the franchise, especially for those who want to roleplay as the fabled Admiral Adama. Some frustrations and stressful interactions are present, but that's par for the course for a roguelite game.”
read full review ↗ - 85Invincible VSApr 30, 2026 · Julio La Pine
“Invincible VS is an excellent fighting title with solid foundations and a low skill floor for newcomers, while also offering a high skill ceiling for those willing to become...invincible.”
read full review ↗ - 80KilnApr 29, 2026 · Giovanna De Ita
“Kiln brilliantly combines cozy games with something a bit more competitive, which once again proves Double Fine has no end to their bold imagination.”
read full review ↗ - 85REPLACEDApr 17, 2026 · Giovanna De Ita
“REPLACED is a fully cinematic experience that not only draws players in with its compelling story and characters but also features pixel art environments that are simply stunning.”
read full review ↗ - 95PRAGMATAApr 13, 2026 · Julio La Pine
“Pragmata is a bold and beautiful experience that shows Capcom is just as great at making new entries to its franchises as it is at creating brand-new, exciting IPs.”
read full review ↗ - 70SamsonApr 8, 2026 · Julio La Pine
“Samson has a solid foundation and several interesting ideas, but an uninspiring combat system and several glitches quickly drag this adventure down.”
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