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TechStomper

Press136 reviews on recordTrust score from 76 scored reviews vs. playerswebsite ↗

7 above players
Bias
within ~11 pts
Vs player sentiment
0.24
Ranks like players
76
Games compared

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.

62
Alignment (40%)
68
Decoded accuracy (30%)
67
Player-side (30%)

Controversy record: on 30 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 20 times.

Computed 26m 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 (90 tracked)

  • 60
    Warhammer 40,000: Speed FreeksAug 14, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is dumb, violent fun with no holds barred and even less common sense - another spin-off win

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  • 90
    Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedAug 5, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    Resynced reminds everyone why Black Flag remains one of not just the Assassin’s Creed series' greatest moments.

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  • 40
    Halo: Campaign EvolvedAug 1, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    One or two little issues you can overlook, but there are just so many here in Halo: Campaign Evolved, it's like the Flood.

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  • 80
    The Mound: Omen of CthulhuJul 26, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu delivers some fresh and clever ideas wrapped inside an atmospheric co-op horror adventure, but it doesn't always maintain its momentum, and the repetitive structure stops it from reaching true greatness. .

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  • 100
    FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTHJul 1, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is an outstanding second instalment that successfully expands upon nearly every aspect of Intergrade.

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  • 90
    4PGPJun 24, 2026 · Vinny Fanneran

    4PGP strikes a great balance between capturing the look and feel of the elder racers without looking and feeling too like them.

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  • 70
    World of Tanks: HEATJun 23, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    World of Tanks: HEAT delivers a tense, explosive, and deeply rewarding multiplayer experience that understands exactly what tank warfare should feel like while looking at it through a more arcade lens.

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  • 70
    DockedJun 3, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    Docked is a focused and fairly accessible sim. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it delivers a steady, engaging experience.

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  • 70
    Cthulhu: The Cosmic AbyssMay 30, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss delivers an intriguing and often unsettling narrative while delivering some really challenging puzzles - however, it's not without its flaws.

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  • 100
    Forza Horizon 6May 19, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    Forza Horizon 6 is bigger, bolder and more stylish than ever before - arcade racing at its absolute peak and another must-buy for Xbox owners.

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  • 50
    MixtapeMay 15, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    Much like an actual mixtape, Mixtape messy in places, deeply personal, and likely to have a track or two that everyone can enjoy.

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  • 100
    PRAGMATAMay 14, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    In a landscape filled with overly familiar formulas and yearly updates, Pragmata stands out by daring to be something different.

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  • 80
    Life is Strange: ReunionMay 7, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    Life Is Strange: Reunion is a heartfelt entry in the series, a fitting end to the main plot line that has been 10 years in the making.

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  • 60
    MARVEL MaXimum CollectionMay 2, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    MARVEL MaXimum Collection succeeds in celebrating the 16-bit legacy of Marvel while making it accessible and 'enjoyable' in a modern format.

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  • 50
    Grind SurvivorsApr 10, 2026 · Stuart Cullen

    Grind Survivors is fun in short bursts, but it struggles to hook you once the dust settles after a few runs.

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