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Carole Quintaine

PressTrust score from 52 scored reviews vs. players

9 above players
Bias
within ~9 pts
Vs player sentiment
0.45
Ranks like players
52
Games compared

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.

73
Alignment (40%)
74
Decoded accuracy (30%)
23
Player-side (30%)

Controversy record: on 7 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.

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.

Recent reviews (78 tracked)

  • 90

    Despite some repetition, an overlong finale and an occasionally frustrating camera, Onimusha: Way of the Sword delivers a remarkable experience. Its highly addictive gameplay, rewarding progression, striking atmosphere and Musashi’s incredible charisma make this long-awaited comeback a resounding success.

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  • 85

    Halo: Campaign Evolved is an excellent way to rediscover a landmark in video game history. It may not be an absolute masterpiece, but it is an extremely solid remake. With its polished gameplay, remarkable art direction, and perfectly paced campaign, it finally allows a new generation to understand why Halo became such an iconic franchise.

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  • 90

    Black Flag Resynced marks the return of a great Assassin’s Creed game, but more importantly, the return of a true adventure. It is the kind of game that makes you want to set sail, explore, hunt for treasure, watch the sun go down over the ocean, and remember why Black Flag remains such a special entry in the series even today.

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  • 85
    007 First LightMay 26, 2026

    007 First Light is a true success. While not without its flaws, IO Interactive's title manages to place a bold, modern, and refreshing James Bond at the heart of a captivating adventure with perfectly controlled pacing. Halfway between Hitman and Uncharted, it delivers an experience that lives up to the expectations one would have for a James Bond film: spectacular and stylish.

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  • 85
    SAROSApr 24, 2026

    Saros offers an intense and highly addictive experience. Its world is impressive, its gameplay is exhilarating and the constant progression finally reduces frustration with each run. Furthermore, it boasts a well-told story, arguably more in-depth than Returnal's, which was already very well narrated. However, it's not without its flaws! Some bosses are less memorable than others, and some biomes are clearly less inspired than others... but it remains a brutal and extremely rewarding game.

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  • 85
    PRAGMATAApr 13, 2026

    Pragmata is a fantastic game with a beautifully crafted world! It offers unique gameplay, with a duality that might surprise some but works incredibly well once you get the hang of the hacking/shooting system. The combat is fast-paced and frenetic, and even if the loop is repetitive, it's genuinely enjoyable, especially since the two main characters are endearing and you'll want to see this adventure through to the end with them. Another great idea from Capcom.

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  • 85

    A beautiful and deeply respectful remake of a Japanese horror classic, Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly Remake preserves the haunting atmosphere, tragic story, and unique Camera Obscura gameplay that made the original so memorable !Its many smart additions enrich exploration and combat, even if some longer encounters make the formula feel slightly more repetitive than before. A faithful and compelling return overall.

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  • 100

    Resident Evil Requiem delivers a powerful return to Raccoon City, blending emotional weight with masterfully paced survival horror…Its dual-protagonist structure offers two distinct yet perfectly balanced gameplay experiences. A stunning and confident evolution of the franchise that honors its legacy while pushing it forward.

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  • 80
    REANIMALFeb 17, 2026

    REANIMAL feels like a natural, brilliant evolution of the Tarsier formula: more mature, more surprising, more layered, with co-op that’s genuinely well thought-out and an atmosphere that gets under your skin. A gorgeous nightmare, unsettling… and brutally effective, even if there’s that slight “been there, done that” vibe that’s starting to weigh on it. Has Tarsier maybe reached the end of what this recipe can offer?

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  • 85

    With Black Ops 7, Treyarch isn’t trying to revolutionize the series, it’s trying to master it, to make it more coherent and more generous. An intense, horror-tinged campaign, an ambitious and timely End Game, a sharper and richer multiplayer, and a Zombies mode that remains truly monumental, the formula is complete and effective. With its hybrid perks, consistently modernized gameplay, and unified progression system, Treyarch delivers a dense, coherent entry that feels perfectly tuned for 2025. A modern, fast-paced, intelligent Call of Duty, faithful to its heritage… yet clearly looking toward the future.

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  • 90

    Techland proves once again that they're doing a great job, and this standalone, which could almost be called Dying Light 3, does the saga proud. It's just a shame that the difficulty ruins the fun a bit at times... But in the end? The best Dying Light to date. A real beast.

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  • 80

    Supermassive's title offers a unique and gloomy atmosphere! We appreciate the general intention, in line with the previous opus, with grotesque creatures and a fascinating overall aesthetic where we will face well-thought-out puzzles. Whether visual or in terms of sound design, we are tense from beginning to end and the universe is neat. It's a shame that the solo offers too much ease, the AI of the second character often spontaneously doing all the work and that the overall is undoubtedly too similar to the first two games in the series. Little Nightmares 3 remains, however, a good game and we have a very good (and horrible) time there.

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  • 90
    Ghost of YoteiSep 25, 2025

    Ghost of Yotei is an excellent game, worthy of its predecessor, it even surpasses it in its writing! The character of Atsu is formidable and this young woman, touching and strong at the same time, draws us into her vendetta, in the heart of a Japan of crazy elegance. The universe created by Sucker Punch offers a violent and poetic vision, between bloody fights with devilishly effective gameplay and charming traditions... A subtle blend for a sumptuous journey, at the foot of Mount Yotei. The formula does not revolutionize anything but it goes further than that of Ghost of Tsushima and that gives something sublime.

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  • 85
    SILENT HILL fSep 21, 2025

    Silent Hill F is a very good Survival Horror and it carries within it the DNA of Silent Hill even if it takes us elsewhere, in this Japan which undoubtedly recalls the atmosphere of the Project Zero series... It is a very nice mix for this title which does not give away and offers an extremely neat universe. We regret the general heaviness of the gameplay which makes the fights quite painful and puzzles not always clear, but the overall experience is up to par.

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  • 100

    The improvements and features brought to GTA V on this new PC version offer the ultimate experience for one of the best games of all time! We could mention Raytracing, DLSS, and all the optimizations of the Online mode, but above all, the title remains an absolute masterpiece! In terms of writing, rhythm or gameplay, Rockstar signed a real gem in 2013, and we must admit that, 12 years later, GTA V is still as exceptional. The title is in any case much more than a game, it is a true phenomenon that does not age and of which we savor every minute, whatever the version.

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