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 22 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 4 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.
- +44Call of Duty: Black Ops 4outlet 88 · players 44 · Oct 2018
- +25Halo 5: Guardiansoutlet 84 · players 59 · Oct 2015
- +33Call of Duty®: Black Ops IIIoutlet 95 · players 62 · Nov 2015
- +31Mortal Kombat Xoutlet 92 · players 61 · Apr 2015
- +33Call of Duty®: WWIIoutlet 90 · players 57 · Nov 2017
- +38Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfareoutlet 90 · players 53 · Nov 2016
- -28PowerWash Simulatoroutlet 65 · players 93 · Jul 2022
- +14Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Timeoutlet 90 · players 76 · Dec 2020
- +15Forza Motorsport 6outlet 90 · players 75 · Nov 2015
- +14Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2outlet 94 · players 80 · Oct 2020
Recent reviews (216 tracked)
- 72HozyJun 1, 2026
“A short but mostly enjoyable experience in the realm of cozy renovation.”
read full review ↗ - 78F1® 25Apr 8, 2026
“F1 25 is a polished, confident, and highly enjoyable Formula 1 game. It doesn’t reinvent the franchise, but it refines it where it counts—especially in driving feel and presentation—while expanding its appeal through story modes and F1 World.”
read full review ↗ - 80Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionMar 31, 2026
“Monster Hunter Stories 3 allow the series to grow up and it’s truly a refreshing experience. It’s still very much on par with the past two games – it doesn’t do all that much outside of them, but you can definitely tell that the series is now on more powerful systems. I feel that this game will please both longtime fans of the Stories series and newcomers. If you didn’t like the past games, you may want to give this one a try and it might change your opinion on the franchise. It doesn’t change the gameplay that much at all, but visually, it all looks so much better this time around.”
read full review ↗ - 80Digimon Story Time StrangerFeb 3, 2026
“Given my limited knowledge of Digimon, I was not expecting to enjoy Digimon Story: Time Stranger all that much but it really surprised me. The game has a good story and it’s just overall a good turn-based RPG. The game is quite long and it has a lot Digimon to filter through if you’re going for adding them all to your list. If you like RPGs such as SMT, be sure to give this game a try. Even if you don’t know anything about Digimon, you can easily pick this game up and enjoy it like I did.”
read full review ↗ - 80Hell is UsJan 20, 2026
“If you’re looking for a new type of action rpg that has a good mix of many other games, Hell Is Us is a good choice to try out. The game has a lot to explore and it’s not just about combat. It has much exploring, puzzle solving and character interaction throughout its gameplay. Fans of Dark Souls that want a “Dark Souls” type of challenge, should look elsewhere, because this game only has the core mechanics of Dark Souls and it basically ends there. Hell is Us has a very fresh feel to it overall and I highly recommend it to players that want a dark story mixed with various RPG elements taken from different games.”
read full review ↗ - 85Platypus ReclayedJan 5, 2026
“Unless you really don’t like side-scrolling, bullet hell shooters, it’s easy enough to recommend Platypus Reclayed. It’s not the kind of shooter that’s going to test the skills of hardcore players, but with the adjustable difficulty it will provide a fun challenge to most gamers. And, honestly, it’s just a lot of fun in and of itself to be a part of such a creative Claymation experience.”
read full review ↗ - 92Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7Nov 15, 2025
“Overall, Black Ops 7 is the best Call of Duty game I’ve played in a few years.”
read full review ↗ - 80NINJA GAIDEN: RageboundAug 28, 2025
“Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a definite pickup if you’re a Ninja Gaiden fan and appreciate the old NES games. It might even appeal to newer fans as well. The game has a great difficulty balance. It is not easy and not too hard. The game has checkpoints that you’ll constantly respawn at, so you never have to repeat much if you die. The game has multiple difficulties (beat the game once to get “Hard”), and just like the old NES titles, it is a great speedrun game. The combat is very satisfying and the game is overall a really good evolution of the NES games. Be sure to try out this game if you’re a Ninja Gaiden fan!”
read full review ↗ - 90Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4Aug 19, 2025
“I imagine that some gamers who played this pair of Tony Hawk games back in the day may find some nits to pick with it, but for me it’s been so long since I played the originals, I can’t say that I’ve got any of those sorts of complaints. The levels do jog some memories for me, and the modern facelift keeps THPS3+4 from ruining any nostalgic memories for me. If you missed the gamed the first time around, you’ll probably be quite happy with THPS3+4 – there’s a lot to enjoy here and all of the various aspects of the game are well-implemented and come together quite nicely.”
read full review ↗ - 75Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1Mar 25, 2025
“Tape 1 is mostly build-up, and I’m left wondering how significant its more mundane events will be when the story concludes in Tape 2.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The game is quite a decent brawler rogue-like experience, but it is heavily brought down by its bugs. You might play the game and not get any in the short-term, but keep playing and your bound to run across one. The worst part about the bugs is how they soft-lock you out of progressing. Without the technical problems, I’d give the game somewhere in the 70% range easily since it’s quite good on its own, but the problems bring it down quite a bit overall.”
read full review ↗ - 52Funko FusionFeb 19, 2025
“I really wanted to enjoy this game. I collect Funko Pops and love many of the franchises represented in the game, and fully expected an experience at the same level of quality as the LEGO games. I’m also surprised that given the popularity of the Pop Yourself custom figures, the game doesn’t have any kind of character-building feature. Unfortunately, I can’t really recommend this game, you’ll probably find it as frustrating and disappointing as I did.”
read full review ↗ - 92Slay the Princess — The Pristine CutNov 26, 2024
“Slay the Princess is not for those looking to make their way through an adventure game to enjoy a tidy little story. It’s the kind of game that will get inside your head, make you contemplate ambiguous moral and philosophical matters, and leave you with unanswered questions to contemplate and answer on your own. If those types of games are as interesting to you as they are to me, you’re going to love Slay the Princess.”
read full review ↗ - 85Children of the SunMay 16, 2024
“I enjoyed the game’s atmosphere, visuals, and distinctive gameplay style. I do think that the game would have been a bit better if it didn’t try to introduce new, more complex bullet controls in the later levels – I would have enjoyed making my way through the game with just the fundamentals. There would have been more an emphasis on planning and a little less on tricky controller combos. I don’t want this to discourage you from giving the game a try, though. It is a rather unique experience, and even if the later levels prove a bit of a trial, replaying many of the game’s levels in an attempt to find the perfect plan that will push you higher in the leaderboards is in and of itself quite enjoyable.”
read full review ↗ - 90Tales of Kenzera™: ZAUApr 23, 2024
“Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a metroidvania that I really enjoyed and kept me motivated to keep pushing through it. I love the masterful use of color and music in the game, as well as the unique and heartfelt story. I was fascinated by the setting and the game’s mythology – it was new to me and I truly appreciated being exposed to a new mythos that is extremely underserved in gaming and other media. I enjoyed reading the additional background on everything in the game’s codex. The game’s title – “Tales of Kenzera” teasingly implies that there are more stories to be told here. I certainly hope that there are.”
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