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How this trust score was computed

This reviewer publishes verdicts, not numbers, so trust comes from their recommend/pan calls: call accuracy (50%): when they say buy, do players end up satisfied, and when they say skip, do players agree; alignment (25%): do their recommendations sort games the way players do; and player-side (25%): on games where press and players sharply disagreed, whose side were they on. The blend is shrunk toward a neutral prior (60) so small histories can't peg the scale, and recent verdicts weigh more (2-year half-life).

Call accuracy (50%)

Alignment (25%)

Player-side (25%)

Controversy record: on 16 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 1 time.

Computed 50m 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 (147 tracked)

80
Future KnightAug 21, 2026 · José Miguel Rodríguez Ros
“Future Knight is a short, straightforward, and incredibly fun shoot 'em up that unapologetically embraces the video games of the '80s and '90s. Its excellent controls, clever use of characters, and meticulously designed bosses make you want to play it over and over again.”
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80
Hell Let Loose: VietnamAug 20, 2026 · Francisco Torres
“Hell Let Loose: Vietnam comes highly recommended because it does a pretty good job of capturing the tension of the Vietnam War in its large-scale multiplayer battles. The setting, the combat, and the new tactical possibilities all work well, but optimization issues and some technical glitches prevent the experience from reaching its full potential. It’s undoubtedly a perfect game for fans of war shooters.”
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80
ReStory: Chill Electronics RepairsAug 13, 2026 · José Miguel Rodríguez Ros
“ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs is one of those simple indie games that knows exactly what it wants to offer. Repairing old devices is surprisingly entertaining, especially thanks to the care with which they’ve been recreated, while its 2000s setting and story make great use of nostalgia.”
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80
Halo: Campaign EvolvedAug 4, 2026 · Francisco Torres
“Halo Campaign Evolved comes highly recommended because the studio has managed to update one of the most important games in history without compromising its essence. It achieves this through a series of improvements that make the experience more enjoyable and varied, thanks to a completely revamped audiovisual presentation and subtle tweaks. It’s true that some decisions, such as the absence of competitive multiplayer, may seem strange. But for both veterans and new players discovering the series for the first time, this is undoubtedly the best way to experience the beginning of the legend.”
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80
PalworldAug 3, 2026 · José Miguel Rodríguez Ros
“Palworld has reached version 1.0, which is more complete, polished, and mature. Its mix of survival, creature capture, building, and automation is addictive. The open world still feels empty, and the narrative could use a lot of improvement, but it’s much more than just “Pokémon with guns.” I highly recommend it.”
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80
Denshattack!Jul 15, 2026 · José Miguel Rodríguez Ros
“Denshattack! is one of the most original, wild, and surprising games I've played in a long time. Its premise might seem like a joke, but Undercoders has turned it into an incredibly fun, precise, and creative arcade game. It features excellent level design, a wide variety of scenarios, and plenty of replay value. One of the surprises of 2026.”
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80
Monopoly: Star Wars™ Heroes vs. VillainsJul 8, 2026 · José Miguel Rodríguez Ros
“Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains has pleasantly surprised me. It’s still Monopoly, with the limitations typical of this type of game—especially its lack of game modes and the excessive influence that starting events have on how games unfold. However, it adapts the Star Wars universe quite well and allows for both online and local play.”
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80
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJun 26, 2026 · José Miguel Rodríguez Ros
“The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales has pleasantly surprised me. Square Enix and Claytechworks have dared to step outside their comfort zone with a highly dynamic, beautiful action-RPG that features a combat system far more complex than it initially appears. Not everything works equally well, however: the repetition of environments across different eras, the level design, and the limited variety of enemies detract from the game’s appeal.”
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80
PhonopolisJun 4, 2026 · José Miguel Rodríguez Ros
“Phonopolis is another little gem from Amanita Design: a short, beautiful, and very special adventure that wins you over more with its personality, humor, and world than with the complexity of its puzzles. It’s unique and captivating, and above all, it knows how to genuinely entertain you throughout the entire journey.”
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80
LumenTale: Memories of TreyJun 3, 2026 · José Miguel Rodríguez Ros
“LumenTale: Memories of Trey is one of the most pleasant surprises I’ve come across in the creature-collecting RPG genre. It has personality, a vast world that rewards exploration, challenging combat, and plenty of original ideas. It’s not perfect: the menus could be improved, some mechanics aren’t explained well, performance is inconsistent, and there are bugs. But even so, it’s a special game.”
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80
007 First LightJun 2, 2026 · Francisco Torres
“007 First Light comes highly recommended because it successfully brings the essence of James Bond back to the world of video games with a game that perfectly captures the character. It’s not a perfect title that seeks to reinvent the genre, but it does offer a very solid, well-designed adventure with plenty of personality. I can assure you that we are witnessing the return of the legendary MI6 agent.”
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Thick As ThievesMay 29, 2026 · José Miguel Rodríguez Ros
“Thick as Thieves is a video game that’s hard to recommend, but also hard to simply dismiss. It has few maps, inconsistent AI, fairly familiar mechanics, and a constant sense of being a cut-down or repurposed product. However, it also has something important: it can be fun. Once you accept its limitations, it offers tense and satisfying moments.”
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80
LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightMay 28, 2026 · Francisco Torres
“LEGO Batman: The Dark Knight's Legacy is highly recommended because it's the most ambitious project TT Games has ever undertaken within the LEGO franchise. Their reinterpretation of the Batman universe is admirable; it's a true love letter to the Dark Knight. All of this comes together to make for a fun game to play, always with the studio's signature sense of humor. If you’re a Batman fan, this game is made by and for you.”
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80
ZERO PARADES: For Dead SpiesMay 27, 2026 · José Miguel Rodríguez Ros
“ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies is a dense, bizarre, and visceral espionage adventure featuring fantastic writing, memorable missions, and a slightly more manageable pace than Disco Elysium. It’s not all perfect: there are bugs, the start can feel chaotic, and the true impact of some decisions takes too long to become apparent. That said, it’s one of the most interesting narrative RPGs of the year.”
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100
Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026 · Francisco Torres
“Forza Horizon 6 is a essential title for any car enthusiast, because Playground Games has not only made our dream of holding the festival in Japan a reality, but has also created the most ambitious, diverse, and passionate installment in the entire series. It’s a massive tribute to Japanese car culture that makes every drive truly special.”
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How this trust score was computed

Outlet vs. players

Biggest disagreements with players

Recent reviews (147 tracked)