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 1 game 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.
- -14Dispatchoutlet 80 · players 94 · Nov 2025
- +25SILENT HILL foutlet 100 · players 75 · Sep 2025
- +42MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Soulsoutlet 90 · players 48 · Aug 2026
- -24The Drifteroutlet 70 · players 94 · Jul 2025
- +16Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resyncedoutlet 90 · players 74 · Jul 2026
- +17Nioh 3outlet 90 · players 74 · Feb 2026
- -8STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaaroutlet 80 · players 88 · Oct 2025
- -6Baby Stepsoutlet 80 · players 86 · Sep 2025
- -3Rune Diceoutlet 70 · players 73 · May 2026
Recent reviews (26 tracked)
- 90MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 12, 2026
“While uncompromising in its vision and design, Arc System Works also makes sure to give beginners all the tools they need to succeed. Coupled with a killer aesthetic and a variety of enjoyable modes, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a fighting game triumph. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“While I have my gripes with some of the new content that's been introduced here, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a stellar remake of one of the best games the long-running series has to offer. Ubisoft Singapore has brought the pirate dream back to life with Resynced, and I think longtime fans will be very pleased with their efforts here.”
read full review ↗ - 80Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless RagnarokJul 7, 2026
“Endless Ragnarok is an unexpected, but extremely welcome expansion that builds upon the foundations of Granblue Fantasy: Relink with plenty of fun, meaty content for fans to sink their teeth into. Be warned that there is a rather steep difficulty curve to get to grips with, especially for returning players who haven't touched this game in ages. Once you get past that, however, Relink will have its hooks in you all over again before you even realize it's happening.”
read full review ↗ - 80007 First LightJun 11, 2026
“007 First Light represents IOI at its peak. While there are still some clear areas for improvement, I’m happy to report that First Light takes all of the slick charm and espionage goodness we love about the Bond movies, and successfully adapts them for the video game format.”
read full review ↗ - 70Rune DiceMay 19, 2026
“The success of a roguelike lives and dies by its replayability and enemy variety, not just the depth of its classes and items. I think genre fans will likely be pleased with what Rune Dice has to offer, but considering how crowded the genre itself is right now, it's hard to give this one a full-throated recommendation as it stands. ”
read full review ↗ - 80SAROSApr 23, 2026
“Saros lives up to its name of being a bullet ballet in every sense of the word. It's a fast-paced, frenetic shooter adventure that never lets up from start to finish. While the story leaves a lot to be desired, learning the intricacies of each deathly dance with Saros' bosses is some of the most fun I've had in a video game in ages.”
read full review ↗ - 80RACCOIN: Coin Pusher RoguelikeMar 30, 2026
“As fun as RACCOIN is, you do need to be ready to accept that there’s likely going to be a huge amount of variance between runs. That being said, RACCOIN more than makes up for the RNG grind by rewarding you with huge shots of dopamine when things do get going. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching all the coins on your platform form a huge tower stack before getting knocked over by the sweeping long neck of a well-placed giraffe coin, after all.”
read full review ↗ - 90Resident Evil RequiemMar 3, 2026
“Resident Evil Requiem is the culmination of everything Capcom has been working towards since the release of RE7 in 2017, and the team's efforts have paid off in dividends. This is the most confident mainline entry the series has seen in the past decade, and with the tragedy of Raccoon City finally behind us, I'm looking forward to seeing what the dawn of the new age will bring. ”
read full review ↗ - 90PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's CurseFeb 17, 2026
“Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse deftly weaves together fiction and legend to create a dramatic mystery that hooks you in from the very start. The Mermaid's Curse nails the payoff with aplomb, while delivering on the most compelling and morbid summer vacation you'll ever experience. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Nioh 3Feb 4, 2026
“While my gripes with the series as a whole persist in this third entry, Team Ninja also makes great strides in refining and innovating upon its strong points. Nioh 3 is a confident step forward for Team Ninja, and the strongest entry in the series yet.”
read full review ↗ - 90FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADEJan 28, 2026
“Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's Switch 2 port is a technical marvel on all fronts, and it serves as a stellar showcase of what Nintendo's new console is truly capable of.”
read full review ↗ - 80DispatchNov 13, 2025
“As it stands, however, Dispatch is the culmination of all the lessons AdHoc's developers have learned from their time at Telltale Games and Night School Studio. This is a game that knows exactly what kind of story it wants to tell, and it tells it confidently, self-assuredly, even in a genre that was once considered to be overcrowded and overdone.”
read full review ↗ - 80STORY OF SEASONS: Grand BazaarOct 1, 2025
“Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar checked every box I had for a typical farming sim game. It doesn’t do anything new or groundbreaking, but it doesn’t need to. What’s on offer here, is an incredibly polished title that knows exactly what you want, and how to give it to you in the most enjoyable way possible. The relationships could use some work, but for the most part, genre fans or folks just looking for something cozy to play will find a lot to love here.”
read full review ↗ - 90Hades IISep 24, 2025
“Supergiant Games is a studio that's established a legacy of making excellent one-off games in different genres. Hades was their first successful venture into the roguelike space, and if for some reason you've ever wondered whether that was just a fluke, Hades II proves, without a doubt, that Supergiant is a master of their craft. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Baby StepsSep 24, 2025
“Despite the overall ugliness of the game (deliberate, I’m sure) and its unappealing aesthetic, I eventually found myself rooting for Nate and hoping that he’d be able to take something away from this journey and grow as a person. The trek to redemption and self-improvement was long and awkward, but the view from the top makes it all worth it.”
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