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 2 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 0 times.
Computed 4m 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 · Mar 2025
- +22Hollow Knight: Silksongoutlet 100 · players 79 · Sep 2025
- -19BALL x PIToutlet 70 · players 89 · Jan 2026
- +22SILENT HILL foutlet 100 · players 78 · Oct 2025
- -13Copycatoutlet 70 · players 83 · Jun 2025
- +18Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Landoutlet 80 · players 62 · Apr 2025
- -12Lost and Found Co.outlet 80 · players 92 · Mar 2026
- -17Bubsy 4Doutlet 70 · players 87 · May 2026
- -12Demon Tidesoutlet 80 · players 92 · Feb 2026
Recent reviews (62 tracked)
- 80Heave Ho 2Aug 17, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“Co-op games don't always need an emotionally gripping story like e.g. It Takes Two nor do they always need to be packed with ranked matches, battle passes and endless engagement like many shooters. Sometimes a manageable number of creative maps and a focus on collaborative puzzle-solving are enough to create an entertaining experience: Heave Ho 2 expands on the ideas of its predecessor with fun challenges and more than creative level and mission design while still maintaining its core focus on an incredibly entertaining multiplayer game.”
read full review ↗ - 90Helix: Descent N AscentJul 23, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“Helix: Descent N Ascent is a visually stunning and cleverly designed puzzle game that encourages you to think outside the box through the combinations of your main abilities. Even if you don't always know exactly where or how to proceed next you can always find a way at least through trial & error and aside from a few minor bugs before release I had an incredibly good time with the game.”
read full review ↗ - 100Denshattack!Jul 15, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“What initially sparked my curiosity with its absurdity quickly turned out to be one of the most entertaining games I've played this year: Denshattack! is the perfect combination of games like Jet Set Radio, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Skate while simultaneously being so stylish, colorful and fast-paced that it's often difficult to grasp everything that's happening at once. The game never lets you catch your breath thanks to it introducing new mechanics, mission structures and gameplay elements regularely. Especially if you're aiming for gold medals in the various levels and chasing high scores there's endless hours of fun waiting for you. Plus the awesome soundtrack is perfectly tailored to the game and its visual style and just slaps.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“With Resynced Ubisoft Singapore is following in some big footsteps: the original is still celebrated by many fans and the call for a remake grew louder over the years. The title still holds a special place in my heart and as a fan I was hyped to once again take the helm of the Jackdaw. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced looks stunning and more than does justice to the original with new content and adjustments. Unfortunately though it does suffer from some bugs that detract from the overall experience. For the most part everything works as it should and I had a really good time with Resynced both on land and at sea, with a little more polish however an even better experience could have awaited fans.”
read full review ↗ - 80Echo Generation 2Jun 29, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“Echo Generation 2 features a clever deck-building combat system with a variety of characters and card types and the story keeps you motivated all the way to the grand finale. Personally I would have preferred a slightly bigger challenge in the game and voice acting for the characters would have elevated it to another level. However I definitely had a good time during the six and a half hours I spent with the game.”
read full review ↗ - 80007 First LightJun 18, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“007 First Light tells an authentic and highly entertaining origin story of the well-known MI6 agent, taking the best ideas from the Hitman series and perfecting them with franchise-typical elements. This worked best for me in the more open missions, but the shootouts, car chases and explosion-filled action sequences are absolutely essential to James Bond and I thoroughly enjoyed them. In some places the game could have used a bit more technical polish but I hope we'll see much more of this version of James Bond in the future.”
read full review ↗ - 100Mina the HollowerMay 27, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“Mina the Hollower isn't just a fantastic homage to the good old Game Boy Color era. It combines smart gameplay mechanics with a vibrant and expansive game world, that's brimming with secrets and surprises, while looking absolutely fantastic. Countless modifiers allow you to make the game as easy, difficult or weird as you like. The boss fights are all incredibly well-designed, the diverse weapons, sidearms, and charms perfectly suit any playstyle and the combat is complemented by precise platforming and a variety of puzzles.”
read full review ↗ - 70Bubsy 4DMay 21, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“Contrary to all expectations one might have had for the franchise Bubsy 4D delivers competent gameplay and a fun experience. It's an entertaining and well-made platformer that invites you to speedrunning it with mechanics that encourage absurd maneuvers. The only downside is the game's length. On one hand it's the highest praise a game can receive to wish for more. On the other hand the game's 15 levels are completed so quickly that you wonder if that's all there is. If you're motivated to achieve 100% completion and start climbing leaderboards Bubsy 4D definitely has more to offer, but a few more worlds would have made the experience way more satisfying.”
read full review ↗ - 80ZERO PARADES: For Dead SpiesMay 18, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“On its own this is a truly special title for fans of unconventional RPGs. One that should be seen as an artistically valuable contribution from a dedicated development team, setting aside studio conflicts. ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies not only looks fantastic but also tells a thrilling spy story with characteristic NPC characters, countless twists and interesting mechanics that constantly bring you back down to earth whenever you get too cocky. A few snippets of dialogue felt a bit too obvious to me and there are a some areas that could use some patching. But overall the game had me laughing out loud time and time again, the story kept me hooked until the end and I had a damn good time with everything the game had to offer.”
read full review ↗ - 80Coffee Talk TokyoMay 18, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“Coffee Talk Tokyo builds on the same strengths that made the first two games so special already. The location change brings a breath of fresh air to the series and with over 50 drinks there's even more to mix than ever before. The dialogues are once again beautifully and authentically written, the characters tell emotional stories about themselves and their lives and in the end you're actually feeling like standing in the café yourself, gradually getting to know the customers better while this time also learning more about Japanese (tea-)culture and its people.”
read full review ↗ - 80MOUSE: P.I. For HireMay 11, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“An unusual development journey like this which could be followed so actively online is unlikely to be repeated anytime soon. All the more reason to be pleased that the end result is such a fun and varied game that not only brings beautiful visuals but also delivers compelling gameplay. Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a more than competent shooter that offers much more thanks to its many ideas and mechanics. I would have liked a bit more player initiative in the investigations and I would absolutely love the ability to revisit previously completed levels to uncover all the secrets or even complete side quests retroactively. But besides that it's another indie banger for 2026.”
read full review ↗ - 70AphelionApr 28, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“Aphelion tells an engaging story with a lot of interesting lore and the switch between protagonists is well integrated into the plot and adds to the experience. However the technical issues and the rather shallow gameplay prevent it from competing in the top tier of Don't Nod-titles. While the various ideas in Ariane's sequences add good variety there's never that much of a challenge gameplay-wise and the stuttering and bugs only intensify the feeling that the game would've needed a little bit more finetuning before its release.”
read full review ↗ - 80Causal LoopApr 23, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“You definitely know those shows that get recommended to you and then the person adds "It gets really good after 4 episodes. Stick with it!". Luckily it's not quite that intense here but you do have to get past the slower start before everything clicks into place and a wonderful puzzle adventure awaits you. Causal Loop becomes increasingly complex over its roughly 10-11 hours of gameplay and truly shines when you have to control multiple Echoes simultaneously as they coordinate various tasks within their cycle.”
read full review ↗ - 90REPLACEDApr 14, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“There's so much more to Replaced than just the (incredibly) beautiful looks. While the game world alone can completely captivate you visually, the combination of exploration, platforming and the Batman Arkham-style combat system is incredibly fun to play. Aside from a few minor visual glitches in the last two chapters the game had no major technical issues and especially its worldbuilding completely drew me in.”
read full review ↗ - 90PRAGMATAApr 13, 2026 · Michael Seifert
“With its perfectly thought-out gameplay-focused approach and unconventional combinations of ideas, Pragmata delivers a completely unique action experience which I'm glad can exist in the current AAA gaming space. While the combination of gun combat, hacking and dodging can be a bit intimidating at first and certainly isn't for everyone, it was done flawless for me and I had an incredibly good time with the game. The optional challenges provide additional motivation, the interactions between Hugh and Diana are always enjoyable and the game kept me completely entertained right up to the brilliantly staged finale.”
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