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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.

Alignment (40%)

Decoded accuracy (30%)

Player-side (30%)

Controversy record: on 6 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.

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.

Recent reviews (41 tracked)

100
Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“Everything you loved about Black Flag is there but just refined, polished and re-wrapped with the biggest changes coming in the smaller mechanics to make the whole story feel more fluid.”
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80
Rhythm Heaven GrooveJul 1, 2026
“As with its predecessors, Rhythm Paradise Groove is a wonderful little game that offers up joy and challenge in equal measure. At a time when the games industry seems single-mindedly focused on what's bigger and better, you can always rely on Nintendo to remind us that you can't have gaming without a little whimsy.”
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80
Star FoxJun 24, 2026
“The story itself, despite being bulked out with cut scenes and extra voice work, does still feel a bit thin to be honest. And once you’ve watched one scene of light bickering between missions, you’ve kind of seen them all. It starts to feel like skippable stuff, which isn’t what you want new content to feel like.”
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80
Yoshi and the Mysterious BookMay 19, 2026
“Ultimately, there’s a lot to offer from Yoshi and the Mysterious Book if you’re down for some relaxed mucking around in fun mini zones that have all the hallmarks of a classic Yoshi and Mario adventure – with plenty of end game content after you complete the story to give you a reason to dive back into Mr E’s pages and torment some daft creatures in the name of science and discovery.”
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80
LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightMay 18, 2026
“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the culmination of two decades of stellar development from one of gaming's most underrated studios. It's funny, it's witty, it's vast and engaging, full of love for the world of Batman and above all else, it's so much fun. At the end of the day, isn't that what it's all about?”
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100
Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026
“Turn 10 Studios have mastered the art of creating these giant sandbox environments, stuffing them with varied things to do, and letting you loose in a staggering array of different vehicles to just have fun. Tune the radio to your favourite music genre, start your engines, and let yourself enjoy it.”
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80
SAROSMay 6, 2026
“Saros is a confident convergence of Housemarque’s now signature style of gameplay and storytelling, elevating the studio into one of PlayStation Studio’s most reliable developers alongside Naughty Dog, Insomniac, Santa Monica and Sucker Punch. While the narrative framing fell a bit short this time around, I will be first in line for the next game from Housemarque, likely set on an alien planet, with a mysterious and personal story, dancing the bullet ballet with a host of creatures.”
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80
Tomodachi Life: Living the DreamApr 15, 2026
“For all the real Tomodachi freaks out there who have been waiting more than a decade for a sequel, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is everything you could hope for and more, and I cannot wait to see the ridiculous nonsense you are all about to pump out.”
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100
PRAGMATAApr 13, 2026
“Though I may have some reservations about the way it handles its story, Pragmata is short and sweet with a resonant message, and an electrifying combat system that had me truly locked in in a way few other games ever have.”
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80
Crimson Desert EnhancedMar 18, 2026
“Vast, ambitious, overwhelming, beautiful, thrilling, blood-pumping, flawed. There is almost no end to the words I could use to describe Crimson Desert. Boring is not one of them.”
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80
Pokemon PokopiaMar 2, 2026
“All things considered, Pokopia is better than it has any right to be. And while I certainly won't be playing it non-stop like I have been for this review, I will certainly be dropping back in regularly for the foreseeable future.”
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100
Resident Evil RequiemFeb 25, 2026
“Leon's back with as many fresh one-liners as the team could fit into the game. Throw in some of the most tense and creepy exploration we’ve had to handle so far, and Resident Evil Requiem really is Capcom firing on all cylinders to deliver their best survival horror to date.”
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80
REANIMALFeb 11, 2026
“Reanimal is a beautiful and twisted experience that any horror fan should enjoy, be it alone or with a friend for the ride. ”
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80
ROMEO IS A DEAD MANFeb 10, 2026
“Perfect it is not, but why be perfect when you can be unforgettable?”
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80
Nioh 3Feb 4, 2026
“For me, Nioh 3 represents a series that has matured, honing its edges and expanding into a true, modern ARPG experience. Some may disagree, but for me, Nioh 3 is this series at its blood-soaked peak.”
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How this trust score was computed

Outlet vs. players

Biggest disagreements with players

Recent reviews (41 tracked)