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 19 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 2 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.
- +30Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoutlet 100 · players 70 · Apr 2020
- -16The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HDoutlet 67 · players 83 · Jul 2021
- +27MLB The Show 24outlet 83 · players 56 · May 2024
- +30Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 91 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +22Road 96outlet 100 · players 78 · Aug 2021
- +23Mario Kart Worldoutlet 100 · players 77 · Jun 2025
- +21Demon's Soulsoutlet 100 · players 79 · Dec 2020
- +55Forza Motorsportoutlet 100 · players 45 · Oct 2023
- +21Dreamsoutlet 100 · players 79 · Mar 2020
- -33SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydratedoutlet 58 · players 91 · Jun 2020
Recent reviews (225 tracked)
- 91Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“Some writing and delivery issues are about the only flaws present in an otherwise incredible Onimusha experience. Capcom’s rich vein of form continues.”
read full review ↗ - 83Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“The final output is an oddball that struggles even harder to straddle the line between product and art; a creative vision from another land trying to find its feet in the gaming analogue of Hollywood, making concessions to focus tests and market research while still struggling to grip tightly enough to a core essence as to remain true to itself. The craftsmanship here is impressive, and the two halves have fused well together. As such, both are cromulent, but neither can quite shine as an absolute triumph. ”
read full review ↗ - 91STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“Star Wars: Zero Company, despite some rough edges, manages to open up the turn-based tactics genre to new players, while at the same time giving fans of the genre exactly what they crave. A cracking tactical adventure in a galaxy far, far away.”
read full review ↗ - 91The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026
“Give me a well-told story I can run through a few times as opposed to something more epic that I can barely get through once and you’ll have my heart – Frogwares certainly does. I dove into the The Sinking City 2 with a good amount of trepidation, and whilst I do hope Frogwares get the chance to revisit their earlier style at some point, in the end they made the right Call…(of Cthulhu).”
read full review ↗ - 83DuskfadeAug 13, 2026
“Duskfade is an accomplished 3D action platformer featuring a strong visual style and emotive storytelling, both of which help smooth over a few minor niggles with pacing and game-feel. A solid experience on its own, Duskfade is absolutely begging for a sequel that lets the devs build upon such a strong foundation.”
read full review ↗ - 83Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 23, 2026
“A well-considered and well-put-together ground-up remake of a stone-cold classic. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a work of skill and care that should keep fans old and new smiling from start to finish. ”
read full review ↗ - 75Splatoon RaidersJul 21, 2026
“Splatoon Raiders has an incredibly engaging core gameplay loop, an always-engaging style, and plenty of heart. It just can’t overcome a lack of gameplay variety and some heavy-handed dialogue.”
read full review ↗ - 91Denshattack!Jul 15, 2026
“Proof that Western anime buffs can sometimes pull off the kind of stuff that inspired them with epic flare, Denshattack digs surprisingly deep with its insane premise to deliver a fact paced game of score and style that offers a whiplash inducing tour of sizable swathes of Japan in the process.”
read full review ↗ - 91Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“After all these years, Edward Kenway’s story is still the best virtual pirate experience out there, and this version only confirms that. A top-tier remake of a top-tier classic.”
read full review ↗ - 75Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless RagnarokJul 7, 2026
“Endless Ragnarok has a lot to offer. New difficulty, new mechanics and characters, on top of a very replayable roguelike mode, mean that this is a worthwhile addition to a game already brimming with content.”
read full review ↗ - 91LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightJun 28, 2026
“LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight knows its audience of Arkham fans, and youth, and strikes an exceptional balance of meeting the gaming needs of both. It is the Arkham game you never knew you needed.”
read full review ↗ - 83Star FoxJun 24, 2026
“A classic title is somehow better than ever before. Star Fox (2026) looks and plays better than it ever has. It’s still brief, but it’s brilliant.”
read full review ↗ - 83The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJun 17, 2026
“The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millenium Tales is not without its small faults, but there are so many excellent plotlines and systems to the game that are begging to be explored by the player.”
read full review ↗ - 100Mina the HollowerMay 27, 2026
“More than just an ode to the GameBoy Color, Mina the Hollower is a masterclass in how constraints can fuel creativity. Inventive and engaging to the end and beyond, this is an instant modern classic. Across two dozen hours, Mina the Hollower reminded me why I ever picked up a controller in the first place; because great games make the playing its own reward.”
read full review ↗ - 83Yoshi and the Mysterious BookMay 19, 2026
“Yoshi and the Mysterious Book possesses a charm that few games have, and it'll forever have you wanting to quickly turn pages to see what other tricks it has for you next.”
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