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.
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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 (18 tracked)
- 80STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“Star Wars Zero Company offers a fun tactical experience reminiscent of XCOM, focusing on narrative and accessibility without sacrificing challenge. It features varied classes, engaging characters, and an interesting Clone Wars story that stands on its own. However, the game is plagued by significant technical issues, including unstable performance, poor optimization across hardware, and frustrating camera problems. While the core gameplay and story are commendable, the lack of polish detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite its flaws, it's a worthwhile investment for fans of tactical games or Star Wars, though waiting for patches is advisable.”
read full review ↗ - 100PalworldJul 21, 2026
“Palworld delivers a dynamic and profound experience, exceeding expectations beyond its Pokémon with guns label. Despite minor imperfections like invisible map steps and an abundance of mechanics, the game's depth and Pocketpair's dedicated support warrant a perfect score. The game's genius lies in its complex Pal mechanics, passive abilities, and breeding systems, providing immense strategic freedom and replayability. With hundreds of hours of content and continuous discovery, Palworld offers a uniquely engaging and rewarding journey.”
read full review ↗ - 70Unrailed 2: Back on TrackJul 21, 2026
“Unrailed 2: Back on Track expands on its predecessor with deeper roguelike elements, varied biomes, and boss encounters, making each run unique. The core co-op gameplay of building tracks for an unstoppable train remains a chaotic, hilarious, and strategic challenge. While the solo experience with bots is functional, it lacks the genuine fun and emergent chaos of playing with friends. The game truly shines in multiplayer, where communication and shared failures create memorable moments. Despite a steep learning curve and occasional visual clutter, the satisfaction of overcoming impossible odds with a team makes it a standout party game.”
read full review ↗ - 90Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless RagnarokJul 7, 2026
“Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok is a commendable expansion, offering more of the same engaging gameplay, which is a compliment here. It revitalizes both early and endgame content with new challenges. The expansion introduces boss-focused encounters with unique mechanics and roguelike Confluence missions that blend combat, platforming, and memory tests, adding variety beyond traditional arenas. While the cinematic presentation and character progression are strong, the intense grinding, especially for new players facing a significant power gap, can be a drawback.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJun 17, 2026
“The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a rewarding HD-2D action-adventure that slowly reveals its depth. Initially simple, the game blossoms into a challenging experience with a surprising plot as time travel mechanics are introduced. Combat, reminiscent of Zelda, offers real-time action with various weapons, though lacking combo variety. Optional content, including engaging labyrinths and boss fights, provides satisfying progression and upgrades. While the constant companion dialogue and lack of Brazilian Portuguese translation are drawbacks, the agile gameplay and interesting world make it a fun and honest title, despite not being groundbreaking.”
read full review ↗ - 70Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus IIMay 25, 2026
“Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II introduces Nekrons as a playable faction, offering a continuation of the narrative. While the game presents many excellent ideas and challenging moments, its implementation often falls short. Hero progression feels slow, especially for Nekrons, who also suffer from less engaging mechanics and narrative integration compared to the Adeptus Mechanicus. Missing Codex entries, a lack of keyboard shortcuts, and an overall sense of incompleteness detract from the experience.”
read full review ↗ - 90LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightMay 20, 2026
“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a monumental step for the franchise, delivering the definitive LEGO Batman experience. Gotham City itself is a highlight, a vibrant open world filled with distinct districts, crimes, Riddler puzzles, and collectibles, encouraging extensive exploration. Overall, it's a delightful surprise and a must-play for both LEGO and Batman fans, balancing nostalgia with deeper mechanics.”
read full review ↗ - 90MOUSE: P.I. For HireMay 10, 2026
“MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a delightful surprise, offering a creative blend of modern FPS mechanics and a unique black-and-white noir aesthetic reminiscent of 1930s-50s cartoons. The game excels in its artistic direction, detailed world-building through collectibles, and an outstanding audio design featuring Troy Baker. While the core shooting gameplay is solid, the experience is slightly hampered by repetitive enemy hordes and a lack of balance between frenetic combat and detective-style exploration. Despite these minor flaws, its charm, adult themes, and excellent value make it a highly recommended indie title.”
read full review ↗ - 80Crimson Desert EnhancedApr 30, 2026
“Crimson Desert is an ambitious open-world adventure with a slow pace that won't appeal to everyone. While the narrative is a weak point, often lacking urgency and cohesion, the game excels in its vast world and abundance of interwoven mechanics. Players will discover a wealth of activities, from crafting to complex combat, rewarding exploration and experimentation. Boss battles are challenging and engaging, contrasting with repetitive encounters against common enemies. Despite some visual inconsistencies, the game is well-optimized on PC and offers a unique personality, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a deep, self-guided experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80SAROSApr 23, 2026
“Saros is a spiritual successor to Returnal, refining its technical aspects and accessibility. While sharing DNA, it's a distinct IP. The game features a more structured and less subjective story on the hostile planet Carcosa, where player character Arjun Devraj seeks answers and redemption. A key mechanic, Eclipse, transforms the environment and enemies, offering greater challenge and rewards. The innovative Soltari Shield encourages aggressive play by absorbing projectiles to power attacks. Saros addresses Returnal's punishing nature with robust permanent progression and a second chance mechanic, making death feel more like a rewarding restart than a setback. ”
read full review ↗ - 70ICARUSApr 13, 2026
“Icarus arrives on consoles offering a challenging and immersive extraction survival experience, delivering on its promise of a hostile alien world. The deep progression system and varied game modes, including missions, open world, and outposts, provide substantial content. However, the console adaptation suffers from a frustratingly poor interface with a slow cursor and tiny icons, hindering inventory management and crafting. Graphical fidelity is reduced compared to PC, with frame rate drops and texture pop-ins. Cooperative play is highly recommended to mitigate the difficulty.”
read full review ↗ - 80Mega Man Star Force Legacy CollectionApr 9, 2026
“This collection of seven Nintendo DS titles, originally released between 2006 and 2008, presents a distinct combat system and a more mature narrative exploring themes of grief and connection. While the core gameplay loop can feel repetitive across titles, Capcom's adaptation includes welcome quality-of-life features like adjustable difficulty and rare cards, making it the most complete version. The dual-screen adaptation is initially odd but functional. Despite some dated mechanics, the collection remains enjoyable, especially for newcomers, and a good revisit for fans.”
read full review ↗ - 70High On Life 2Mar 29, 2026
“High on Life 2 delivers a chaotic, brilliant script with sharp, adult humor, perfect for fans of Rick and Morty. The constant, sarcastic dialogue from the talking weapons is a highlight, driving a compelling narrative about saving humanity. However, the gameplay suffers from significant inconsistencies, including repetitive combat and frustrating bugs, even after early updates. The new skate mechanics add dynamism but can feel overwhelming. Performance issues, with noticeable frame drops on a high-end PC, detract from the experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80ScreamerMar 22, 2026
“Screamer is a 90s anime-inspired arcade racer with a strong narrative focus. Its stylized futuristic visuals and engaging story, though initially slow, pick up pace, revealing interesting lore and character motivations. The gameplay, while accessible, offers surprising depth, rewarding precise driving and turbo management. Destructible cars and an Overdrive mode add to the excitement. While the game excels in its core mechanics and visual presentation, its biggest flaw lies in unbalanced difficulty spikes, particularly in the story mode, where some challenges feel unfair due to an overly aggressive AI.”
read full review ↗ - 70CODE VEIN IIMar 16, 2026
“Like the original game, it occasionally struggles with uneven pacing and technical shortcomings, but those flaws are often overshadowed by its stylish combat and the strong bond that forms between the protagonist and their companions. Code Vein 2 may not fully overcome the limitations of its ambitious design, but it still delivers a compelling anime-inspired soulslike adventure that fans of the series will find hard to resist.”
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