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 27 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.
- +37EA SPORTS FC™ 26outlet 85 · players 48 · Sep 2025
- +33Little Nightmares IIIoutlet 83 · players 50 · Oct 2025
- -9Rise of the Tomb Raider™outlet 80 · players 89 · Jun 2026
- +42EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26outlet 88 · players 46 · Aug 2025
- -15BALL x PIToutlet 75 · players 90 · Oct 2025
- +26NBA 2K26outlet 86 · players 60 · Sep 2025
- +23Nioh 3outlet 96 · players 74 · Feb 2026
- +22Europa Universalis Voutlet 90 · players 68 · Oct 2025
- +26Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflectionoutlet 100 · players 74 · Mar 2026
- +35Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7outlet 80 · players 45 · Nov 2025
Recent reviews (149 tracked)
- 90Moonlighter 2: The Endless VaultAug 31, 2026 · Ruancarlo Silva
“With an addictive loop that respects the DNA of the original, Moonlighter 2 is a very competent shop-management roguelite.”
read full review ↗ - 76Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · André Custódio
“Although it boasts an outstanding artistic design and is technically almost flawless, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy parades down a runway full of inconsistencies, with a convenient story and highly repetitive gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 80CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERSAug 26, 2026 · André Custódio
“Well-produced and full of content, Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is a true leap compared to the previous game and constantly proves how casual football can be fun.”
read full review ↗ - 70Aggelos 2Aug 26, 2026 · Jhonatan Carneiro
“Aggelos 2 is a Metroidvania with highs and lows. With a 16-bit aesthetic and a distinctly arcade-style combat system, it delivers a classic experience that is elevated by its interconnected world design, which encourages exploration.”
read full review ↗ - 58Ground Zero HeroAug 19, 2026 · André Custódio
“Ground Zero Hero actually offers more content than its “budget cousins,” but it is far from possessing the shine (literally) that its main inspirations managed to deliver.”
read full review ↗ - 84The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026 · André Custódio
“The Sinking City 2 brings a considerable evolution compared to the previous game and adopts the traditional survival horror structure by reviving formulas that have worked very well in major recent projects.”
read full review ↗ - 86Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026 · Ruancarlo Silva
“Mortal Shell 2 is one of the most surprising sequels I’ve ever seen, evolving practically every aspect of the first game while applying precise modernizations that don’t compromise the franchise’s DNA. A colossal AA title that holds its own against competitors with much larger budgets!”
read full review ↗ - 84Darksiders Warmastered EditionAug 15, 2026 · Ruancarlo Silva
“Darksiders Warmastered Edition carries subtle changes that will please the most devoted fans of the saga, those who didn’t play the PS4 port, or anyone who never had the chance to experience the story led by War.”
read full review ↗ - 96DuskfadeAug 13, 2026 · Sherman Castelo
“Duskfade is the kind of game that reminds you why you fell in love with video games in the first place. With a delightful mix of classic 3D platforming, fun exploration, fast-paced combat, and simply enchanting art direction, Zirian’s adventure manages to convey magic without feeling like just another nostalgic copy.”
read full review ↗ - 84CloverPitAug 13, 2026 · André Custódio
“Addictive and easy to understand, CloverPit is the ideal way to enjoy gambling games without losing your sanity—or your money.”
read full review ↗ - 76Wild Blue SkiesAug 13, 2026 · André Custódio
“Wild Blue Skies is a shoot ’em up game that successfully updated itself for modern platforms, bringing stylish and beautiful graphics along with gameplay that truly satisfies once you master its moderate learning curve.”
read full review ↗ - 74Beast of ReincarnationAug 3, 2026 · Ruancarlo Silva
“With several interesting ideas, the fun of Beast of Reincarnation runs into technical limitations and excessive repetition, resulting in an experience full of ups and downs.”
read full review ↗ - 82BLUE REFLECTION QuartetJul 29, 2026 · André Custódio
“With a dense story, improvements across all systems, and additional content, Blue Reflection Quartet is the definitive way to experience one of the most memorable RPG series of recent years.”
read full review ↗ - 54The Relic: First GuardianJul 29, 2026 · André Custódio
“either a soulslike nor an action RPG, The Relic: First Guardian is a huge wasted potential due to its lack of technical polish and severe stability issues.”
read full review ↗ - 79Kusan: City of WolvesJul 28, 2026 · Sherman Castelo
“Kusan: City of Wolves embraces its inspiration from Hotline Miami but finds room to create its own identity. With extremely frenetic combat, an excellent progression system, and a solid story for the genre, the game rewards those who persist in mastering its mechanics. The visual readability issues can be bothersome at times, but they don’t prevent this from being a great indie for fans of hardcore challenges.”
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