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 34 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 10 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.
- +39Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 100 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +40Sid Meier's Civilization VIIoutlet 85 · players 45 · Mar 2025
- +32EA SPORTS FC™ 26outlet 80 · players 48 · Sep 2025
- +30Borderlands 4outlet 90 · players 60 · Sep 2025
- +38Halo: Campaign Evolvedoutlet 100 · players 62 · Jul 2026
- +31NBA 2K26outlet 90 · players 60 · Sep 2025
- +42MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Soulsoutlet 90 · players 48 · Aug 2026
- +23FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADEoutlet 100 · players 77 · Jan 2026
- +26Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resyncedoutlet 100 · players 74 · Jul 2026
- +44Gears of War: Reloadedoutlet 100 · players 56 · Aug 2025
Recent reviews (547 tracked)
- 95Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“Onimusha: Way of the Sword proves Capcom can't go wrong in 2026, offering combat that stands out with every swing of the blade and fascinating characters. ”
read full review ↗ - 90The Blood of DawnwalkerAug 31, 2026
“The Blood of Dawnwalker is an excellent open-world fantasy RPG with some unique, interesting ideas.”
read full review ↗ - 80CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERSAug 31, 2026 · Lyle Pendle
“Captain Tsubasa 2: World Challengers is a gorgeous anime football game with a ridiculous story and tons of equally ridiculous ways to score.”
read full review ↗ - 80Aggelos 2Aug 31, 2026 · Lyle Pendle
“Aggelos 2 feels like a Metroidvania I’d have played over and over again on my Game Boy Advance, with some great abilities and combat.”
read full review ↗ - 85Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Chris White
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is well worth playing whether familiar with the previous games or not, telling a captivating story with some wonderful gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 85Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026
“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is well worth playing whether familiar with the previous games or not, telling a captivating story with some wonderful gameplay. ”
read full review ↗ - 80The Sinking City 2Aug 25, 2026 · Lyle Pendle
“The Sinking City 2 is a wonderful action horror game with a setting that's unmatched, and it makes it worth dealing with fast moving foes.”
read full review ↗ - 85Blood DungeonAug 25, 2026
“Blood Dungeon is a frantic platformer twist on that familiar Survivors formula, with fast paced action and death waiting around every corner.”
read full review ↗ - 85Blood DungeonAug 25, 2026 · Lyle Pendle
“Blood Dungeon is a frantic platformer twist on that familiar Survivors formula, with fast paced action and death waiting around every corner.”
read full review ↗ - 70Lou's LagoonAug 24, 2026 · Kieran Singh
“It's not going to light the world on fire but Lou's Lagoon is a fun entry into the cosy genre with a compelling gather-and-build loop set in a lovely, vibrant world.”
read full review ↗ - 90METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2Aug 21, 2026
“Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 includes two fantastic games that still hold up all these years later, along with some great content for fans that want to dive even deeper.”
read full review ↗ - 90MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 20, 2026
“Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is one of the greatest fighters of this generation, with superb, layered combat and visuals that continue to impress. ”
read full review ↗ - 70Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® WildlandsAug 20, 2026 · Kieran Singh
“Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands might not be one of the best Ubisoft outings but it's a solid and accessible shooter that works in both solo and co-op.”
read full review ↗ - 90Hell Let Loose: VietnamAug 20, 2026 · Kieran Singh
“Hell Let Loose: Vietnam offers excellent gunplay, varied classes that can all pull their weight and a focus on strategy and tactics that requires your brain as much as your reflexes.”
read full review ↗ - 75BRIGANDINE ABYSSAug 20, 2026 · Lyle Pendle
“Brigandine Abyss is a delightful blend of tactics and grand strategy, allowing for massive wars between unicorns and fairies to be played out.”
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