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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 32 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 15 times.

Computed 44m 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 (196 tracked)

80
CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERSAug 27, 2026 · Merouane OULED SI BOUZIANE
“Conclusion: Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters delivers an enjoyable experience that stays true to the spirit of the series, with fast-paced and spectacular matches that make special moves and the characters’ unique abilities the heart of the fun. Although there are no major changes to the gameplay, the variety of mechanics and moves, along with the story, game modes, and customization, all contribute to making the game a solid and diverse experience.”
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80
Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Ousadi Mohamed Seif Eddine
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy successfully changes the identity of the series without losing its essence, delivering a cohesive story and greater depth to Sofia and her secrets, alongside well-designed levels and engaging puzzles. Despite this, the game suffers from repetitive combat and some technical issues, but overall, it offers a different and successful experience.”
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70
Starsand IslandAug 21, 2026 · Ramzi KHELIF
“Starsand Island offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience with a beautiful and charming art style inspired by the famous Ghibli style. It also features a great variety of activities, ways to travel, and exploration, giving you plenty to experience and enjoy. However, its poor technical performance is a major issue that can hurt the overall experience.”
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65
DystopiconAug 20, 2026 · Hakim MOKHBI
“Dystopicon offers a unique idea, exploring sensitive topics like overthinking and mental breakdowns through dark comedy. However, the large number of ideas, combined with the simple gameplay, creates some weaknesses. The ideas are not explored deeply enough, and the repeated events and lack of variety eventually make the experience feel boring and reduce the desire to keep playing.”
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70
DuskfadeAug 13, 2026 · Mohamed Cherif HAFSI
“Duskfade succeeds in delivering an experience that brings back the joy of the golden age of gaming. It does so through classic gameplay that combines enjoyable platforming, simple combat, and exploration, alongside a beautiful art direction and a soundtrack that perfectly suits its world. Despite some shortcomings, such as repetitive enemies, the ease of certain challenges, and weak voice acting, it remains an enjoyable experience that reminds us that games do not always need to be complex to offer an experience worth remembering.”
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100
Big WalkAug 7, 2026 · Aimen TAIB
“Big Walk brought back the feeling we had been missing for years: starting a game without knowing what awaited us, and then finding ourselves never wanting to leave it. It successfully blends fun, cooperation, and comedy into a combination that is rarely achieved, delivering an experience full of creative ideas where you and your friends create your own stories, but with one condition: you must choose the right friends to experience it with.”
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80
Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 29, 2026 · Mohamed Merzoukene
“Halo: Campaign Evolved succeeds in delivering an enjoyable shooter experience with its engaging story and beautiful artistic direction that stays true to the series’ identity, although it suffers from technical issues and a lack of polish in some aspects of the game”
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70
The Relic: First GuardianJul 29, 2026 · Mohamed Aymen BOUMIA
“The Relic: First Guardian is a solid addition for Soulslike fans, offering fast combat, engaging lore, deep weapon skill trees, and great boss design. However, weak visuals, unstable PS5 performance, and a generic art style drag the experience down significantly, preventing it from reaching greater heights.”
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80
High TimesJul 20, 2026 · Mohamed Aymen BOUMIA
“High Times delivers a warm simulation experience that blends narrative storytelling with interactive cooking Its charming cast of characters excellent voice acting and wonderful soundtrack create a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere making it an inviting experience despite its simple and somewhat repetitive gameplay loop”
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90
Denshattack!Jul 15, 2026 · Mohamed Aymen BOUMIA
“The game offers an incredibly enjoyable experience with exceptional replay value. It is an outstanding title, crafted with remarkable attention to detail, from its charming artistic direction to its polished and cohesive gameplay. It’s abundantly clear that the developers took their time to refine every aspect of the experience, resulting in a game that is fun, meticulously polished, and complete in every sense.”
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70
Cozy Grove: Camp SpiritJul 15, 2026 · Hakim MOKHBI
“Cozy Grove Camp Spirit successfully achieves its primary goal of delivering a simple relaxing and accessible experience with a touch of charming strangeness and surprising emotional depth all wrapped in a delightful visual style While its repetitive tasks can occasionally become tiresome it remains a satisfying and comforting adventure that will easily appeal to fans of life simulation games”
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70
HYPERWIREDJul 9, 2026 · Ramzi KHELIF
“HYPERWIRED is not a game for everyone; it is aimed at players who enjoy challenges, but it delivers a well-crafted experience with a unique concept, especially for those who appreciate systems that allow them to gradually improve and reach their best performance.”
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95
Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Ben Abderrahmane Mohamed Samy
“Ubisoft has succeeded in delivering a true example of what a remake should be. AC Black Flag Resynced does not settle for simply improving the graphics; it rebuilds the entire game while modernizing its gameplay systems, without losing the charm that made it one of the best entries in the Assassin’s Creed series. It is an experience that proves some classics truly deserve to return when they are handled with this level of care.”
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80
Digimon Story Time StrangerJul 8, 2026
“With a good story and an improved classic gameplay style, Digimon Story: Time Stranger becomes the best Digimon game ever made, offering plenty of quality content. Added to that are the technical improvements and the freedom of play provided by the Switch 2 version, especially in handheld mode. Despite a few minor shortcomings, the Switch 2 version remains an ideal way to experience one of the beloved JRPG adventures.”
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65
BrokenLore: FOLLOWJul 1, 2026 · Mohamed Aymen BOUMIA
“BrokenLore: FOLLOW is a short horror experience with simple gameplay that relies heavily on jump scares. While it does suffer from some visual quality issues, it remains an enjoyable experience for horror fans.”
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How this trust score was computed

Outlet vs. players

Biggest disagreements with players

Recent reviews (196 tracked)