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 9 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 4 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.
- -60Chants of Sennaaroutlet 35 · players 95 · Sep 2023
- +39FOR HONOR™outlet 85 · players 46 · Mar 2017
- +25Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 86 · players 61 · Mar 2025
- +14Starfieldoutlet 75 · players 61 · Apr 2026
- +17The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasteredoutlet 90 · players 73 · May 2025
- -16Plants vs. Zombies™: Replantedoutlet 55 · players 71 · Nov 2025
- +25Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scionoutlet 81 · players 56 · Sep 2025
- +18WWE 2K25outlet 83 · players 65 · Mar 2025
- -14Cash Cleaner Simulatoroutlet 71 · players 85 · Mar 2026
- -40Ten Datesoutlet 30 · players 70 · Feb 2023
Recent reviews (71 tracked)
- 91The Day I Became a BirdJul 5, 2026 · Aaliyah Bennett
“The Day I Became a Bird is a hand-drawn visual novel game based on the children's book of the same name. Developed by Hyper Luminal Games, a studio based on Dundee, Scotland, the Day I Became a Bird (otherwise referred to as TDIBAB in this article) is a tale of love in its purest form. The love explored in this game was immersive and nostalgic, perfectly portraying the innocence of childhood and how every day moments can be tinted with wonder.”
read full review ↗ - 71Monopoly: Star Wars™ Heroes vs. VillainsJun 30, 2026 · Meridith Arthur
“Monopoly: Star Wars – Heroes vs. Villains is a surprisingly fresh take on Monopoly. The team-based gameplay, character abilities and cinematic battles make it feel very different from the classic board game, while the Star Wars presentation, music and C-3PO’s narration do a fantastic job of capturing the atmosphere of the films”
read full review ↗ - 80The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJun 22, 2026 · Aaron Jones
“The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a solid foundation of an action RPG in the HD-2D style that Square-Enix have adopted since the Octopath Traveller games. It features a rich world and an almost fully voiced adventure through the ages, even if it isn't fully utilised.”
read full review ↗ - 75STARBITESJun 1, 2026 · Aaron Jones
“Starbites overall is a charming, short and sweet turn-based JRPG, if you are wanting something that is not going to break the bank but not break into a lot of your social hours then this may just be worth your time, the general PS2 aesthetic is really charming and makes you feel like your playing something from the early 2000s again. It does not have a lot of ground breaking features but its charming story and simple gameplay makes Starbites stand out on its own.”
read full review ↗ - 75StarfieldApr 18, 2026 · Aaron Jones
“Starfield is a good game but not exceptional, it has a decent enough story and enough content to see it through but just be aware if you are wanting a deep space exploration game then this may not be for you. Starfield has elements of a game set in space but it doesn't ever fully utilize these, it is something the developers could work on for sure but if they do is something that remains to be seen.”
read full review ↗ - 60Ariana and the Elder CodexMar 24, 2026 · Aaron Jones
“Ariana and the Elder Codex is an ok game and I have had a good time playing but it is a niche title, it is not a game I would see myself going back to once its over, it has little replay-ability and once you have played through it once you will have seen everything it has to offer.”
read full review ↗ - 80Etrange OverlordMar 19, 2026 · Aaron Jones
“Etrange Overlord is a fun and frantic game that that slowly builds into an adventure with a diverse cast of character and unlocks new mechanics fairly opening up for an adventure fraught with humour and fun that stands well on its own merit as an action JRPG.”
read full review ↗ - 71John Carpenter's Toxic CommandoMar 12, 2026 · Aaliyah Bennett
“Director of The Thing (1982) and composer of the Halloween movie soundtrack, John Carpenter should be a household name. Today, the Carpenter name reaches beyond the film industry and into gaming with the release of John Carpenter's Toxic Commando.”
read full review ↗ - 91Legacy of Kain: Defiance RemasteredMar 9, 2026 · Kyle Doherty
“Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is the love-letter to the swansong of a franchise long-forgotten, re-framed for the modern gamer. Featuring stellar presentation, updated graphics and gameplay, and a boatload of bonus content to boot, Defiance Remastered is a must play for fans of the franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 92Resident Evil RequiemMar 4, 2026 · Kyle Doherty
“Resident Evil: Requiem is nothing short of a love letter from Capcom to fans of one of their longest running franchises; taking all of the lessons learnt over the last 30 years to masterfully execute one of the best survival horror games on the market. Featuring a standout narrative, blood-curdling, survival horror gameplay and enough nostalgia to make even Albert Wesker cry, Resident Evil: Requiem is a must play for both fans of the franchise and horror fans in general.”
read full review ↗ - 82Never Grave: The Witch and The CurseMar 4, 2026 · Aaliyah Bennett
“Releasing just today, Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is new to the scene and comes with lots of witchy charm. Developed by Frontside 180 and Published by Pocketpair Inc., Never Grave is a Metroidvania x roguelite platformer set in a fantastical world where a curse has wiped out a nearby village. You, a cursed hat (yes, a hat) must utilise possession and magic to destroy your enemies and re-build the village. So, that cute anime girl in the header? Yeah, you're the hat. Despite my complete lack of skill holding me back, I was thoroughly enchanted with Never Grave and cannot wait to fully complete this game. Is Never Grave for you? Read along to find out.”
read full review ↗ - 71Cash Cleaner SimulatorMar 1, 2026 · Aaliyah Bennett
“Are you too cool for maths, but still yearn to calculate those numbers? Look no further – Cash Cleaner Simulator is here! Of course, there is more to the game than that but my poor brain was stuck at that first hurdle. Cash Cleaner Simulator is, as the title says, a simulator developed by Mind Control Games and first released on PC in 2025. Now available on PS5, we’re going to see if cash cleaning is still a profitable career or if it should have stayed on Steam.”
read full review ↗ - 83Escape from Ever AfterFeb 23, 2026 · Aaliyah Bennett
“Fans of Paper Mario can look forward to this turn-based adventure RPG. Developed by Sleepy Castle Studio and Wing-It! Creative, Escape from Ever After is inspired by the aforementioned Mario game. It combines fairy tale whimsy with corporate espionage and an anti-capitalist mindset, creating inappropriately modern and realistic circumstance for our fairytale characters. Published by HypeTrain Digital, let’s see if Escape from Every After is a dream come true or just a wish upon a star.”
read full review ↗ - 85Ys X: Proud NordicsFeb 16, 2026 · Aaron Jones
“I would say Ys X: Proud Nordics is worth it depending on two factors and that is if you own the original game, if you do then it may be worth holding off for now. The extra content of Ys X: Proud Nordics is not worth the cost of a full new game especially if you already own it, while the game does add previous DLC such as costumes and Items the actual content of the game itself cost wise reflects that of a small DLC and could easily be sold as that, unfortunately that just is not the case, but if you have yet to try Ys X then Proud Nordics is the most up to date and definite edition of the game that you should get.”
read full review ↗ - 74CASSETTE BOYFeb 6, 2026 · Aaliyah Bennett
“Just one month in, 2026 continues to deliver wonderful and weird games for us to experience. CASSETTE BOY is no exception to this trend. Developed by Wonderland Kazakiri Inc. and published by Pocketpair, Inc., this puzzle action RPG was equally fun and frustrating to play.”
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