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 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.
- +42EA Sports FC 24outlet 80 · players 38 · Sep 2023
- -22Black Myth: Wukongoutlet 70 · players 92 · Aug 2024
- +42EA SPORTS FC™ 26outlet 90 · players 48 · Sep 2025
- +40EA SPORTS FC™ 25outlet 90 · players 51 · Sep 2024
- +38Cities: Skylines IIoutlet 100 · players 62 · Oct 2023
- +29Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 90 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- -31Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueoutlet 40 · players 71 · Feb 2024
- +26Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 90 · players 64 · Mar 2024
- -11Pikmin 4outlet 80 · players 92 · Jul 2023
- -20SILENT HILL 2outlet 70 · players 90 · Oct 2024
Recent reviews (194 tracked)
- 80Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“As a prequel to Asobo Studio's pair of popular A Plague Tale games, Resonance takes the risk of not only introducing a new protagonist, but significantly switching up the franchise's enduring gameplay formula. Forgoing the stealth, survival, and relentless rat swarms the series is known for, Sophia's story is a swashbuckling one, packed with fast, action-focused combat and plenty of puzzles to solve and ancient artifacts to uncover. Aside from an occasionally clunky combat camera, this fresh approach works brilliantly, although faithful fans craving another foreboding trek through the Black Death might find its new formula a bit too safe and familiar. ”
read full review ↗ - 80STAR WARS Zero Company™Aug 26, 2026
“Star Wars Zero Company excels by seamlessly melding isometric warfare and a stunning cinematic experience with lovable characters, a rich atmosphere, and immensely fun turn-based tactics gameplay, resulting in an excellent companion story to an era of Star Wars that has been explored countless times before. ”
read full review ↗ - 90METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2Aug 21, 2026
“Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2 finally frees Metal Gear Solid 4 from PS3 prison, and being able to re-experience that brilliant-but-flawed game again is worth the price of admission alone. Packaged with the fantastic Peace Walker and overlooked spinoff Ghost Babel, this is a phenomenal collection. This time around, the games are at their absolute best too, with Vol 1’s technical issues nowhere to be seen.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJul 28, 2026
“With engaging, high-octane combat, enticing visuals, and well-designed boss fights, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales delivers a pretty enjoyable overall experience. Unfortunately, its underwhelming dialogue, unremarkable cast of characters, and slightly lacking environments prevent it from reaching the heights of classic Square Enix titles.”
read full review ↗ - 100Splatoon RaidersJul 21, 2026
“Splatoon Raiders is a wonderful solo reinvention of the popular multiplayer series filled with smartly designed missions and endlessly engaging progression systems. Underpinned by the franchise’s fantastic shooting mechanics, it’s a fresh and exciting adventure that should be in every Nintendo Switch 2 owner’s library.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Rob Dwiar
“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a great remake of a classic game and does a great job of walking the tightrope between respecting the original source material and introducing new content and modernizing aged features. Cut content is a shame, and the game’s more repetitive elements don’t age well, but there’s a lot to love here for new and returning players. The overhauled combat, beautiful world, and chock-full map truly got the game’s hooks in me — all over again.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026
“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a great remake of a classic game and does a great job of walking the tightrope between respecting the original source material and introducing new content and modernizing aged features. Cut content is a shame, and the game’s more repetitive elements don’t age well, but there’s a lot to love here for new and returning players. The overhauled combat, beautiful world, and chock-full map truly got the game’s hooks in me — all over again.”
read full review ↗ - 80Rhythm Heaven GrooveJul 1, 2026
“Despite its simplistic control scheme, there’s an awful lot of fun to be had with Rhythm Heaven Groove's brilliantly unorthodox set of levels, characters, and tunes — all packed with tons of personality and vibrancy. The new Beatspell mode may not exude the charm of the core experience, and the basic nature of gameplay won’t be for all, but the game remains a blast whether you’re riding solo or competing against friends.”
read full review ↗ - 70Star FoxJun 24, 2026
“Star Fox is a solid remake of an excellent game, maintaining everything that made the original a cult classic while sprucing it up with a new lick of paint. Still, it feels overpriced given the campaign’s short length and the unfortunate lack of new content aside from the decently enjoyable, albeit rather threadbare, multiplayer mode.”
read full review ↗ - 80007 First LightMay 26, 2026
“007 First Light is perhaps the closest a game has ever come to making me feel like I’m starring in a Bond film. IO Interactive takes the stealth sandbox of Hitman, the intense thrills of Uncharted, and experimental spycraft of Batman: Arkham, and reshapes them into a globe-trotting cinematic spy thriller filled with covert missions, explosive action, and cool gadgets. While the immersiveness of the campaign occasionally lags, this stylish origin story still feels like a triumphant return for the most iconic secret agent. ”
read full review ↗ - 80Yoshi and the Mysterious BookMay 19, 2026
“Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a whimsical, charming game that’s packed full of charisma and creativity. Its explorative focus feels like a natural fit for Nintendo’s green dino, and the abundance of discoveries and collectibles keeps the experience engaging from start to finish. While the basic narrative and low-challenge platforming sections may not be to the taste of some gamers, this still feels like one of the best Yoshi titles we’ve had in quite some time.”
read full review ↗ - 90ZERO PARADES: For Dead SpiesMay 18, 2026
“Zero Parades: For Dead Spies establishes a strong identity for itself with its deep understanding of human nature and political philosophy, plus plenty of twists on the standard CRPG formula. The story is slow, and some elements don't quite live up to their potential, but it's still one of 2026's essential games.”
read full review ↗ - 90Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026
“Forza Horizon 6 is the win that Xbox desperately needed. Playground Games has clearly looked at the shortcomings of the previous entry — an uninteresting map, samey events, and a general feeling of the series spinning its wheels — and set about improving on almost all of them. Japan is wondrous to explore and race around, and new features like aftermarket cars help inject the series with newfound energy and heightened player expression. It’s not without faults, but it spells an end to the dark patch the racing series has been through over the last half-decade.”
read full review ↗ - 90SAROSMay 12, 2026
“Developer Housemarque picks up where it left off with Returnal in Saros, a similarly fast-paced third-person shooter with roguelite progression wrapped in a deviously cozy cosmic horror blanket. If you loved Returnal as much as I did, you’ll feel right at home in Saros’s horrifying alien world, even if its overall difficulty feels just a notch or two lower here. Still, its permanent progression systems make for a compelling gameplay loop, and the narrative’s sci-fi take on horror classic The King in Yellow makes for a real virtual page-turner.”
read full review ↗ - 80Tomodachi Life: Living the DreamApr 15, 2026
“Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a delight, with superb character customization and plenty of charming humor. Its hands-off nature won’t be for everyone, and the lack of a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version is a missed opportunity, but there’s still no other game that offers its special brand of unapologetic weirdness.”
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