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 11 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 5 times.
Computed 6m 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.
- +26ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGNoutlet 100 · players 74 · May 2025
- +22Hollow Knight: Silksongoutlet 100 · players 78 · Sep 2025
- -14GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-outlet 60 · players 74 · Nov 2024
- +24Battlefield™ 6outlet 90 · players 66 · Oct 2025
- +48Starsand Islandoutlet 90 · players 42 · Aug 2026
- -11Star Wars Outlawsoutlet 60 · players 71 · Aug 2024
- +28Halo: Campaign Evolvedoutlet 90 · players 62 · Jul 2026
- -8Cairnoutlet 80 · players 88 · Jan 2026
- -13Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsoutlet 60 · players 73 · Sep 2024
- -18UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celesoutlet 70 · players 88 · Aug 2024
Recent reviews (94 tracked)
- 90STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026 · Mark O'Callaghan
“Star Wars: Zero Company is an incredible Star Wars experience. The exploration, along with some of the grittier aspects of the Clone Wars, is enjoyable. The moments that happen, which we won’t spoil, are incredible.”
read full review ↗ - 90Starsand IslandAug 17, 2026 · Jenny Melzer
“Starsand Island is a game I am personally going to be getting lost in for the foreseeable future.”
read full review ↗ - 80Beast of ReincarnationAug 4, 2026 · Mark O'Callaghan
“Despite its narrative shortcomings, Beast of Reincarnation is an ambitious and rewarding action RPG that deserves to be on the radar of genre fans.”
read full review ↗ - 90Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 27, 2026 · Mark O'Callaghan
“Thanks to its new missions, Halo: Campaign Evolved gives longtime fans something fresh while expanding the wider Halo universe.”
read full review ↗ - 80Moonlight PeaksJul 23, 2026 · Jenny Melzer
“Overall, it is one of the best farming sims I've played since Stardew Valley, which is saying a lot because I've lost myself in several over the years. I can also say it is probably the closest experience to Stardew Valley I've ever come up against, providing gameplay similar enough to feel like a haunted extension of the same universe, but without the sprite graphics or monsters in the mines. All in all, Moonlight Peaks a great game, and I foresee myself staying lost in it for a good, long time.”
read full review ↗ - 90Avatar Legends: The Fighting GameJul 22, 2026 · Mark O'Callaghan
“Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a strong addition to the fighting game community that deserves a massive audience.”
read full review ↗ - 80D-topiaJul 19, 2026 · Mark O'Callaghan
“D-topia is a game we recommend as long as gamers know what they’re getting into. It’s a gentle game that might be slow at times, but worth it in the end.”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Mark O'Callaghan
“The updated visuals shouldn’t be overlooked, as Black Flag Resynced is one of the year's more stunning games. If Ubisoft wanted a win, then consider this an easy victory. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a must-play for all players.”
read full review ↗ - 100007 First LightMay 26, 2026
“As much as I love GoldenEye 007, it doesn't hold a candle to 007 First Light. IO Interactive perfectly captures the James Bond experience with cinematic flair.”
read full review ↗ - 90LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightMay 18, 2026 · Mark O'Callaghan
“It's not just the references that make it work, but also the gameplay and the thrill of exploring Gotham. Whether someone is a LEGO fan, a Batman fan, or both, there's something here to enjoy.”
read full review ↗ - 90Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026 · Mark O'Callaghan
“If you’re Asha Sharmon, then you have to feel good about Forza Horizon 6 being your first major release from Xbox.”
read full review ↗ - 70KilnMay 9, 2026 · Mark O'Callaghan
“Kiln is a fun alternative to most multiplayer games out on the market. Just like making a vase, Kiln needed more shaping before the final product came out.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Vampire Crawlers is a must-buy, but players will want to be prepared to sink some serious time into this title. Like Vampire Survivors, it's hard to put down, and players can easily lose hours to this game if they're not careful.”
read full review ↗ - 90MOUSE: P.I. For HireApr 14, 2026 · Mark O'Callaghan
“Where Mouse: P.I. for Hire falls slightly short is in its controls, which weren't always as smooth or as responsive as I would have liked them to be. Still, those drawbacks don't take away from how incredible and fun Mouse: P.I. for Hire is. There's no other game quite like it, which is why it's one of 2026's standout games so far.”
read full review ↗ - 90PRAGMATAApr 13, 2026 · Mark O'Callaghan
“It's hard to believe that Pragmata is coming off the success of Resident Evil Requiem and somehow rivals that game to the same degree of excellence. Even with some repetitive aspects in its structure, every element feels on point. The journey home is emotional and exciting, keeping players engaged from the beginning.”
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