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 24 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 3 times.
Computed 4m 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.
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +26Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2outlet 100 · players 74 · Sep 2024
- +22Hollow Knight: Silksongoutlet 100 · players 78 · Sep 2025
- -36RV There Yet?outlet 50 · players 86 · Nov 2025
- +23Starfieldoutlet 90 · players 68 · Aug 2023
- +13Mario Kart Worldoutlet 90 · players 77 · Jun 2025
- +29Sid Meier's Civilization VIIoutlet 80 · players 51 · Feb 2025
- +24ARK: Survival Ascendedoutlet 80 · players 57 · Dec 2023
- +33Broken Arrowoutlet 80 · players 47 · Jul 2025
- +28Company of Heroes 3outlet 80 · players 52 · Feb 2023
Recent reviews (265 tracked)
- 80Servant of the LakeAug 31, 2026
“Servant of the Lake is quite simply another very good Rusty Lake game. It doesn't revolutionise the series, and perhaps that's not the intention either. Instead, it takes what has worked for over a decade and packages it into a slightly more accessible adventure with clever puzzles, a wonderfully unsettling atmosphere, and just the right amount of narrative. For anyone who already loves Rusty Lake, this is practically a must-play.”
read full review ↗ - 70Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“The central foundation upon which Onimusha: Way of the Sword is built - the combat system on which the entire experience is based - is as solid as bedrock, but everything else, including mission design, enemy variety, world structure, progression, and level design can't quite compete with the titans of the genre. Unfortunately, the game finds itself in a gaming landscape where this sort of experience has been in abundance, and so it really needed to be exceptional in more respects.”
read full review ↗ - 90The Blood of DawnwalkerAug 31, 2026
“The game goes a step beyond merely being a homage, and perhaps borrows a few too many gameplay elements from the legendary The Witcher 3, but it's hard not to be quite considerably impressed by what Rebel Wolves has achieved here. The Blood of Dawnwalker offers innovative solutions to well-established design challenges that far larger, more experienced studios have been unable to resolve, and it does so with flair, character, and enthusiasm.”
read full review ↗ - 80Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“If you're a fan of A Plague Tale, you'll find it essential to return to its world with Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. And for those of you who might not be as keen on the series or aren't familiar with it, its more balanced blend of action and puzzles also makes it a very appealing solo adventure, as you don't need to know the series to enjoy it. An excellent adventure to bid farewell to the summer with. ”
read full review ↗ - 80STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“So if you're a fan of turn-based tactical games and XCOM, this is absolutely the game for you. It's generally more accessible, but can also become as challenging as you want it to be. At the same time, BitReactor matches XCOM with solid storytelling, fantastic characters, and an atmosphere that's layered on thick. ”
read full review ↗ - 60GallipoliAug 24, 2026
“Gallipoli has been crafted with care, with a clear historical grounding, and a design philosophy that holds together from the jam-jar bombs to the suppression mechanics. The co-op tools work better than in most games in the genre, and for anyone who wants trench warfare that feels heavy, intense, and dangerous, there's a real experience here. But there's a single game mode, five maps, and a leaderboard that rewards the wrong things. There's a progression long enough to feel like a second job and a game that measures its reload times against reality, that matches the Ottoman's Maxim machine guns and the British Vickers because that's how it was, and that includes jam-jar bombs because ammunition actually ran out, has missed out on the single most fundamental setting in a modern control menu: The authenticity is meticulous, the input system is not.”
read full review ↗ - 60ReStory: Chill Electronics RepairsAug 24, 2026
“If you have fond memories of flip phones, portable music players, old consoles, and the strange plastic technology of the early 2000s, the nostalgia here is potent and combined with the job simulator-esque gameplay, it makes for a nice little game to pick up when you are looking for some relaxing fun with a simple and short plot with more of a focus on satisfying repairs. ReStory is not quite the definitive repair simulator it could have been. It's a pleasant, visually attractive, and occasionally engrossing project that understands the appeal of tinkering, but its repetitive structure and relatively shallow dialogue and narrative hold it back.”
read full review ↗ - 80METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2Aug 20, 2026
“MGS 4 is the star and makes the collection worth buying, but the absence of Metal Gear Online, the recycled Peace Walker HD Edition, and relatively thin extras stop Vol. 2 from feeling like a truly comprehensive collection. ”
read full review ↗ - 70DuskfadeAug 19, 2026
“While Duskfade definitely harkens back to the early 2000s action platformers that defined my own and many others' childhoods, it does a solid job of fitting in with some of the stronger games of the genre we've seen in recent years, with fluid movement and stunning environments to explore. It may not stick the landing perfectly every time, but it hits more often than it misses.”
read full review ↗ - 80MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 19, 2026
“Now that I'm sitting here, about to put the finishing touches to my final verdict, I find myself keen to carry on playing, to keep honing my skills and to play more online matches against real opponents. That's a good sign, after all. So I tip my hat to ArcSys - not bad at all.”
read full review ↗ - 70Sovereign TowerAug 19, 2026
“Sovereign Tower isn't perfect. Some systems could have been explained better, some missions feel less well thought-out than others, and sometimes I get the feeling that the game is holding back information that I'd have liked to have access to as well. But its charm more than makes up for it. It's clever, fun and, above all, very easy to get hooked on; and I went in expecting to play a minor management game with fantasy elements.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026
“There are areas and places where innovation and improvements could make a difference, but you'll also truly enjoy your time with this Lovecraftian take on the survival horror genre, and because of this game, I can't wait to see how Frogwares expands and takes the next step with whatever project it'll cook up next.”
read full review ↗ - 70Corsair CoveAug 14, 2026
“If you're at all interested in classic pirate tales and want to try something a bit off the beaten track, I can recommend this to you. It's beginner-friendly and offers a pleasant journey back to a bygone era. Although it isn't historically accurate, you'll meet figures from history. I can't help but give this a thumbs-up and a good rating.”
read full review ↗ - 70Hell Let Loose: VietnamAug 12, 2026
“Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a complicated and rather hardcore shooter experience. This will either be the perfect shooter for you or it'll be your worst nightmare - there really isn't a middle-ground for this game. Regardless, love it or hate it, Expression has created a title with punchy and pleasing gunplay, detailed and vibrant graphics, and a multitude of gameplay options tied to the different modes and classes. The only question is whether you'll have the commitment and patience to learn the intricacies of the game before searching for something less demanding.”
read full review ↗ - 90Big WalkAug 10, 2026
“It's much more about the sense of journey and appreciating time spent with your pals than it is about reaching the destination, collecting all the chew toys. It understands that a co-op experience doesn't need time pressures, wacky gimmicks, or a viral twist to make it fun. With a calming, atmospheric world complimented by a lovely soundtrack, innovative puzzles that make the most out of simple mechanics, and communication tools ramped up to their best, Big Walk is easily one of the best games I've played in 2026 so far, and an easy recommendation for anyone wanting to go on adventure from the comfort of their desk.”
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