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 19 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 7 times.
Computed 5m 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.
- +34Monster Hunter Wildsoutlet 95 · players 61 · Feb 2025
- +38EA SPORTS FC™ 26outlet 85 · players 47 · Oct 2025
- -20Clair Obscur: Expedition 33outlet 70 · players 90 · Apr 2025
- +35EA SPORTS FC™ 25outlet 85 · players 51 · Sep 2024
- +27Dragon Age™: The Veilguardoutlet 90 · players 63 · Dec 2024
- +25NBA 2K25outlet 85 · players 60 · Oct 2024
- +20DOOM: The Dark Agesoutlet 100 · players 80 · May 2025
- -6Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2outlet 70 · players 76 · Sep 2024
- +17WUCHANG: Fallen Feathersoutlet 85 · players 69 · Jul 2025
- -10SILENT HILL foutlet 65 · players 75 · Oct 2025
Recent reviews (110 tracked)
- 85Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Jake Su
“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is the strongest way to experience Edward Kenway’s adventure, refreshing the Caribbean with richer visuals, expanded content, and stronger naval play. Some old mission design, uneven combat, and traversal frustrations remain, but this remake is still a worthwhile dive into the past.”
read full review ↗ - 90007 First LightJun 10, 2026 · Harry Kalogirou
“IO Interactive delivers a confident Bond origin story with 007 First Light, which balances social stealth, cinematic action, and improvisational combat, even if weak driving, forgiving AI, and slow early pacing stop it from reaching true elite-agent status.”
read full review ↗ - 85Forza Horizon 6Jun 7, 2026
“Forza Horizon 6 delivers one of the series’ strongest settings yet, blending Japan’s car culture, gorgeous seasonal design, and generous progression with familiar racing thrills. Lingering AI and convoy issues remain, but they rarely dull the ride.”
read full review ↗ - 100Mina the HollowerJun 7, 2026
“Mina the Hollower blends gothic atmosphere, expressive movement, clever customisation, and meaningful player freedom into one of the most rewarding indie adventures in years. Its minor frictions are easily outweighed by its charm, craft, and replayable design, ingredients that make for a modern masterpiece.”
read full review ↗ - 80Coffee Talk TokyoMay 21, 2026
“Coffee Talk Tokyo understands the quiet power of listening. Its familiar structure leaves little room for surprise, but its tender writing, Tokyo atmosphere, charming cast, and soothing café rhythm make it a deeply comforting return.”
read full review ↗ - 85Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire SurvivorsMay 20, 2026 · Jake Su
“Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors turns a risky genre shift into a sharp, compulsive offshoot, pairing punchy deckbuilding with familiar chaos. A little repetition creeps in, but its momentum, humour, and build variety keep the crawl rewarding.”
read full review ↗ - 80Saint Slayer: Spear of SacrilegeMay 17, 2026 · Jake Su
“Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is not interested in smoothing over its retro inspirations for modern comfort. Its stiff jumps, harsh knockback, limited resources, and demanding stages are part of the point. What makes it work is how confidently Lillymo Games builds around that philosophy, delivering a stylish, compact, and rewarding action platformer that knows exactly who it is for.”
read full review ↗ - 80MOUSE: P.I. For HireApr 20, 2026 · Cameron Waldrop
“MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a lively and stylish FPS that makes excellent use of its cartoon noir identity. Its shooting is sharper than expected, its world is full of personality, and its best moments are bursting with visual wit. Repetition, missable content, and reference-heavy humour keep it from true greatness, but this is still a caper worth chasing.”
read full review ↗ - 75ALL WILL FALLApr 17, 2026 · Jake Su
“All Will Fall does its best work when its drowned setting and precarious building systems make survival feel like a constant compromise. Every new floor, bridge, and supply line adds to a world that feels genuinely unstable, even if some of the wider management ideas do not always carry the same weight.”
read full review ↗ - 70REPLACEDApr 15, 2026 · Jake Su
“REPLACED is one of the most visually arresting games in recent memory, with pixel art and animation that constantly demand attention. Its combat and traversal can feel slick and satisfying in bursts, but repetition, lighter mechanical depth, and uneven pacing stop it from fully becoming as special to play as it is to behold.”
read full review ↗ - 90PRAGMATAApr 13, 2026 · Jake Su
“Pragmata is at its best when everything clicks together at once. The bond between Hugh and Diana gives the journey real emotional weight, while the hacking and shooting combat remains sharp, demanding, and constantly rewarding. With a strong variety in weapons, mods, and hacks, Capcom has delivered a sci-fi adventure that feels both heartfelt and thrilling from start to finish.”
read full review ↗ - 85KuloNiku: Bowl Up!Apr 10, 2026
“KuloNiku: Bowl Up! wins you over, not through spectacle, but through sincerity. Its cooking is satisfying, its town is full of warmth, and its cultural identity gives the whole experience a flavour that sticks. A little repetition does creep in, but the heart of this one is easy to love.”
read full review ↗ - 75People of NoteApr 7, 2026 · Jake Su
“People of Note earns its applause through sheer conviction. Its voice acting is excellent, its musical numbers genuinely memorable, and its combat has just enough tactical rhythm to keep things lively. What stops it from reaching higher is an RPG backbone that never feels quite as rich or rewarding as the show built around it.”
read full review ↗ - 90HozyMar 30, 2026 · Jake Su
“Hozy turns cleaning and decorating into a soothing little ritual, and its real magic lies in shaping each room around your own sense of who belongs there. It may be small in scale, but the game is overflowing with charm and knows exactly how to win you over.”
read full review ↗ - 85MarathonMar 24, 2026
“Marathon is a bold, punishing shooter that asks for patience before it gives much back. Bungie’s superb gunplay, distinctive retro futuristic setting, and rewarding faction system create a thrilling loop, even when a run falls apart. A frustrating UI and misjudged monetisation may test that patience, but something compelling awaits on the other side.”
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