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 23 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 5 times.
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.
- +41Call of Duty: Black Ops 4outlet 85 · players 44 · Oct 2018
- -21Hitman 2outlet 65 · players 86 · Dec 2018
- +31Pokemon Swordoutlet 85 · players 54 · Nov 2019
- -18Xenoblade Chronicles 2outlet 70 · players 88 · Dec 2017
- +21Demon's Soulsoutlet 100 · players 79 · Nov 2020
- +30Pokemon Shieldoutlet 85 · players 55 · Nov 2019
- -21DOOMoutlet 70 · players 91 · Nov 2017
- +20Animal Crossing: New Horizonsoutlet 90 · players 70 · Mar 2020
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- -12Donkey Kong Bananzaoutlet 80 · players 92 · Jul 2025
Recent reviews (247 tracked)
- 90Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“After a 20-year wait, Onimusha returns in spectacular fashion. Way of the Sword delivers a fantastic combat system, stunning visuals, and a compelling story that welcomes both veterans and newcomers, making it easily one of the best action games of the year.”
read full review ↗ - 65Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 28, 2026
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a visually stunning and ambitious prequel that successfully shifts the series' focus to a new protagonist and an intriguing dual-timeline narrative. However, it struggles to execute its bold new ideas and is ultimately weighed down by shallow, repetitive combat, clunky animations, and severe pacing issues. While hardcore fans will find things to appreciate, it fails to reach the high standards set by its predecessors.”
read full review ↗ - 80MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 18, 2026
“Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a fantastic fighting game by one of the genres greatest developers, with that said, it's network state is far from great, and while Arc Sys worked hard on the PC port itself, the netcode still requires some fixing.”
read full review ↗ - 90Halo: Campaign EvolvedAug 4, 2026
“Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, Halo: Campaign Evolved is a masterful remake of a console-defining classic. Despite some underwhelming prequel missions, its modernized gunplay, gorgeous graphics, and robust 4-player co-op make it a must-play experience on modern platforms.”
read full review ↗ - 80Splatoon RaidersAug 3, 2026
“Splatoon Raiders is a great addition to the Splatoon brand, with the transition from competitive multiplayer to a primarily single-player game being done very well. The gameplay is great, and the abilities and upgrades you unlock in Splatoon Raiders are a fantastic addition to the Splatoon franchise. This title serves as an excellent entry point for new Splatoon players, while also offering seasoned fans an opportunity to expand their experience with the brand.”
read full review ↗ - 75Rhythm Heaven GrooveJul 22, 2026
“Rhythm Heaven Groove is a very likable rhythm game that doesn't necessarily try to reinvent the wheel, and that's a good thing - the great amount of content, the colorful graphics and sound style, and the overall experience it will provide you are good, even if on the way there you will sometimes encounter obstacles like the game's inability to handle wireless headphones and different models of televisions.”
read full review ↗ - 70Star FoxJul 9, 2026
“Star Fox is a very cute game and a kind of love letter to die-hard fans of the brand who can now enjoy it on a modern gaming platform, but at the same time, it feels very dated compared to newer games, which greatly detracts from the overall experience, sometimes in a way that directly affects my ability to recommend it.”
read full review ↗ - 85Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“Black Flag Resynced is the ultimate way to experience this fantastic adventure, even if some crack show through the new coat of paint”
read full review ↗ - 80Gothic 1 RemakeJun 24, 2026
“Gothic 1 Remake is a rough yet refreshing return to an older style of role playing game. Dated quest design, awkward combat and a frustrating economy hold it back, while its hostile world, meaningful exploration and refusal to guide the player make the Colony feel genuinely dangerous. Few modern RPGs are willing to make the player feel this small, and that courage makes the journey worth taking.”
read full review ↗ - 85Mina the HollowerJun 21, 2026
“Mina The Hollower provides a great experience - it's fun, it's excellently designed most of the time, and it's very rewarding in terms of the combat system and the exploration experience, but each of these truly good elements also has a negative point, whether it's the level of difficulty and the reliance on Soulslike systems that sometimes feel simply unrelated to this game, or if we're looking directly at the design of some of the game's areas.”
read full review ↗ - 60Yoshi and the Mysterious BookJun 4, 2026
“Yoshi and the Mysterious Book isn't a game aimed at an adult audience, but I'm not sure it's aimed at a younger audience either. Let's hope that next time, if there is one, the beloved dinosaur gets the respect it deserves.”
read full review ↗ - 75ZERO PARADES: For Dead SpiesMay 18, 2026
“If you don't mind some of the issues in this game, text and voice reading inconsistencies, you might just run into one of the best rpg systems in modern rpg games with an interesting espionage story.”
read full review ↗ - 80Invincible VSApr 30, 2026
“Invincible VS is a fun tag fighting game for fans of the tag fighting genre and especially for fans of the franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 85SAROSApr 24, 2026
“Saros is a worthy and very respectable spiritual sequel to Returnal, and even though it may feel too easy at times or tiresome in terms of its main plot, as a whole it is simply an excellent, fun and addictive Roguelite action game, in the best sense of the term.”
read full review ↗ - 90MOUSE: P.I. For HireApr 14, 2026
“This game is full of quality, style, and screams "fun" at almost any given moment, and even though it's not exactly groundbreaking in terms of the systems it's built from, the execution of each of the elements that make up this great game is simply unusually impressive in its quality, making this game a hot recommendation for fans of the genre, and not only.”
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