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 3 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 0 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.
- +39Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 100 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +24Forza Horizon 6outlet 100 · players 76 · May 2026
- -33Promise Mascot Agencyoutlet 60 · players 93 · Apr 2025
- +18Halo: Campaign Evolvedoutlet 80 · players 62 · Jul 2026
- -15Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiioutlet 70 · players 85 · Feb 2025
- +20The Outer Worlds 2outlet 90 · players 70 · Oct 2025
- -32A Quiet Place: The Road Aheadoutlet 40 · players 72 · Nov 2024
- -37Bubsy 4Doutlet 50 · players 87 · May 2026
- -17Wanderstopoutlet 70 · players 87 · Mar 2025
Recent reviews (42 tracked)
- 80Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“Sublime swordplay and spectacular samurai horror make Onimusha: Way of the Sword a thrilling return, despite too much repetitive busywork.”
read full review ↗ - 90Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“Beautiful, creative and constantly surprising, Resonance takes A Plague Tale in new directions and evolves the series wonderfully. One of the year's best games.”
read full review ↗ - 80METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2Aug 21, 2026
“MGS4 remains an ambitious, gloriously excessive finale, and Vol. 2 gives it the modern platform it deserves, despite some dated design choices, lengthy cutscenes and uneven representation. Ghost Babel, Peace Walker, and deep-cut extras round out a good package.”
read full review ↗ - 70Splatoon RaidersJul 29, 2026
“A spin-off that's both substantial and slight, Splatoon Raiders is a novel experiment that will please both fans and newcomers hoping for this colourful shooter to cater to better solo players, even if at times it feels like it's been cobbled together from last season's washed-out fashions.”
read full review ↗ - 80Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 23, 2026
“A UE5 remake layered with new content and reasons to replay, Halo Campaign Evolved brings new life to Halo's design, but some technical problems hold it back. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Moss: The Forgotten Relic Jul 14, 2026
“Sacrificing some of the intimacy that made the VR originals unforgettable, Moss: The Forgotten Relic still preserves everything else that matters. Gorgeous world-building, inventive puzzles and one of gaming's most endearing heroes make this a fantasy adventure well worth discovering.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“A polished, faithful revival, AC Black Flag Resynced enhances, develops and improves upon the original while remaining structurally a 2013 game.”
read full review ↗ - 80Star FoxJun 29, 2026
“Velan Studios does an admirable job updating Star Fox with a more cinematic presentation alongside a range of novel features and functions without tampering with the core classic gameplay. But while it's at a more reasonable price than other new releases, it won't replace the original N64 classic you can access via a subscription at any time.”
read full review ↗ - 80Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter EditionJun 22, 2026
“While it's missing some extras, Devil May Cry 5 shines on Switch 2 with superb combat, style and performance.”
read full review ↗ - 80Mina the HollowerMay 27, 2026
“Nailing its GBC aesthetic, Mina the Hollower doesn't just ape the past; there are many more modern mechanics and sensibilities at work under the hood. ”
read full review ↗ - 90007 First LightMay 26, 2026
“A slow-burning and brutally elegant blend of Hitman and Batman: Arkham…First Light's Arkham-Hitman mashup evolves into a stylish, inventive and mature take on James Bond that feels meaningful and earned.”
read full review ↗ - 50Bubsy 4DMay 21, 2026
“A surprisingly likeable but messy, simple platformer, Bubsy 4D is held back by fiddly controls, basic visual design, and repetitive levels. Better than expected, but not purr-fect.”
read full review ↗ - 100Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026
“Every kind of racing game imaginable, all under one breezy blue sky, Forza Horizon 6 is a celebration of gaming in its purest form, transforming Japan into a spectacular racing playground.”
read full review ↗ - 80MixtapeMay 7, 2026
“Very much 'Vibes the Video Game', but what a vibe it is. Mixtape expertly captures the joys of youth, where creative flights of fancy turn the mundane into surreal and snappy acts of teenage rebellion. Through its eclectic soundtrack and handmade aesthetic, it's a loving ode to an analogue past you can still reach out and feel.”
read full review ↗ - 70WILL: Follow The LightMay 7, 2026
“TomorrowHead Studio's debut is technically impressive in its use of UE5's lighting. Will: Follow The Light's execution may be bumpier in other areas, while the story might not linger in the memory for long, but it still makes for a stunning and unforgettable trip to the north in all its desolate beauty.”
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