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 22 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 10 times.
Computed 4m 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.
- +27Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 90 · players 63 · Apr 2024
- +25Borderlands 4outlet 80 · players 55 · Dec 2025
- +13Ready or Notoutlet 80 · players 67 · Jul 2025
- -17Hogwarts Legacyoutlet 65 · players 82 · Feb 2023
- -38POSTAL: Brain Damagedoutlet 50 · players 89 · Jun 2026
- -34Pathologic 2outlet 55 · players 89 · Apr 2022
- -12Strayoutlet 80 · players 92 · Sep 2023
- -22Wartalesoutlet 65 · players 87 · Oct 2023
- +24Gloomhavenoutlet 85 · players 61 · Mar 2024
- +27The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Meoutlet 80 · players 53 · Dec 2022
Recent reviews (236 tracked)
- 60Lou's LagoonAug 31, 2026 · Britt Roberts
“There’s a lot to enjoy here, especially for those looking for a cosy aerial adventure, or those playing with children, etc., but this is a few patches away from being a recommended title, and it’s a real shame because of it.”
read full review ↗ - 85Agent 64: Spies Never DieAug 24, 2026 · Britt Roberts
“I’ve played many similar games in various forms over the years – including official remakes and the like – but Agent 64: Spies Never Die very much stands above them all with its tongue-in-cheek charm. Very much a title that will be installed on my PC for a while to come, and I really hope that this makes its way to consoles, as the love and passion that has been poured in definitely needs to be rewarded and shared across other platforms so that all players can recapture the joys of Agent 64: Spies Never Die. I mean, come on – get it on Switch 2 as fast as possible!”
read full review ↗ - 90CULTICJul 28, 2026 · Britt Roberts
“If Cultic was co-op, I’d be writing this article with my trousers most definitely removed and burning beside me in a ritual that would most certainly result in the more conservative members of our readership pushing their glasses up their nose, or at the very least clearing their throat, uncomfortably. A huge thumbs up from me, and a welcome inclusion into the pantheon of truly great horror FPS titles.”
read full review ↗ - 90Heave Ho 2Jul 27, 2026 · Britt Roberts
“Heave Ho is a high watermark in the party game genre, and whilst it stings a touch that there aren't any single-player modes, that’s really not Heave Ho’s forte. Its forte is having players shout and giggle at each other as you delve further and further into its increasingly challenging stages, which will have you laughing out loud and creaking the controller in frustration in equal measure. Heave Ho should absolutely be in the running for game of the year, and if you don’t think so, Papa Otis needs to punch you in the face...or at the very least grab you by the mouth and throw you into space.”
read full review ↗ - 55The Last Case of John MorleyJul 1, 2026 · Casey Roberts
“It is a shame that the gameplay lets this down so much as the story did hold my interest and I did enjoy how it all wrapped up, but the complete lack of detective work and a really dull middle section drags this title into the darkness.”
read full review ↗ - 90The 7th Guest RemakeJun 23, 2026 · Britt Roberts
“We here at GF are supporters of bringing games from the past into a modern light, and The 7th Guest Remake is an exemplary example in how well it captures the spirit and verve of the original whilst putting a personalised spin on it, all the while keeping the mood and quality at the fore. You may lose the incredible sense of immersion that VR naturally gives, but it hardly seems to matter when a game is as good as this. Whether it’s in 2D or VR…Stauf wants to see you soon.”
read full review ↗ - 75Gothic 1 RemakeJun 22, 2026 · Britt Roberts
“If you like Piranha Bytes titles, you’ll love this, and if this is your first time in the world of Gothic...it could well be a little different to other RPGs you’ve played, but it will absolutely reward your patience if you click with its style.”
read full review ↗ - 50POSTAL: Brain DamagedJun 16, 2026 · Britt Roberts
“A broken, repetitive and frequently exhausting shooter that somehow manages to be more introspective than most prestige games with ten times the budget. Which may be the most surprising thing the Postal franchise has ever done.”
read full review ↗ - 60A.I.L.AJun 2, 2026 · Casey Roberts
“It’s not the noticeable cracks that really took the wind out of A.I.L.A’s sails; it was the final two scenarios that took the game down a peg. Some dodgy combat and lack of polish can be tolerated, but the last few sections that become dull and tedious can’t be as easily forgiven. The overall story has some interesting ideas and has some great levels in the first half of the game that do build well, which means you can get something from A.I.L.A. It is just a shame the last sections run out of steam.”
read full review ↗ - 90Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire SurvivorsMay 18, 2026 · Britt Roberts
“A surprise entrant for GOTY for me, Vampire Crawlers is a spin-off that I prefer to the original game, and scratches that itch of the classic tile-based dungeon crawler lover in me, whilst giving the gameplay flashy modern touches that add to the enjoyment and remove the elements that can make the genre feel sluggish, creaky and occasionally impenetrable. A title that feels right at home on the Switch in handheld mode, and one that will be installed on my device for a long time to come, awesome stuff!”
read full review ↗ - 60Amnesia: RebirthMay 14, 2026 · David James PH
“Amnesia: Rebirth is a fine horror game that you won’t regret playing. But please, play it anywhere other than Switch 2!”
read full review ↗ - 70Cthulhu: The Cosmic AbyssMay 12, 2026 · Britt Roberts
“Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss pulled me in right away with its eerie atmosphere and striking visuals. I loved slowly piecing together the mystery and tackling the brain-teasing puzzles. It’s definitely a game for players who like to take their time and soak in every detail. Still, I have to admit, the pacing sometimes dragged, and I found myself wishing the monsters posed a real threat to shake things up. Even so, I genuinely enjoyed my time with the game. If you’re into Lovecraftian horror and don’t mind a slower, more thoughtful pace, there’s a lot here to appreciate.”
read full review ↗ - 90Dread DelusionMay 6, 2026 · Britt Roberts
“In games such as this, loose combat, stripped-back and repetitive (if effective) audio, are minor niggles when compared to what is truly offered here, which is a wonderfully realised RPG that celebrates the auteurism of James Wragg’s deeply realised world, a world that needs to be discovered, as enchanting and evocative as it is.”
read full review ↗ - 65MARVEL MaXimum CollectionMay 5, 2026 · Britt Roberts
“In closing, X-Men and Captain America and The Avengers are simple, fun games that are an absolute blast in multiplayer, and have many quotable moments that celebrate that era of arcade gaming, but are followed up in this collection by games that are either bland or flat out frustrating to play, combine this with a very sparse archival section and it adds up to a mixed experience to say the least.”
read full review ↗ - 70Dragonkin: The BanishedApr 17, 2026 · Britt Roberts
“A decent enough story and great visuals with solid combat unfortunately isn't enough to overcome the myriad bland systems and mechanics that make up the rest of the action. If this was the first ARPG that someone gets into, I can imagine they’d have a blast for a few hours, but when you’ve played a fair few in the genre, you may end up feeling like there are too many facets of the game that lack charisma and subtlety to make this a recommended purchase, and in a game such as this, that can really be make or break.”
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