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 4 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 3 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.
- +22Nioh 3outlet 95 · players 74 · Feb 2026
- +19Mortal Shell IIoutlet 90 · players 71 · Aug 2026
- +13Halo: Campaign Evolvedoutlet 75 · players 62 · Jul 2026
- -32Demon Tidesoutlet 60 · players 92 · Feb 2026
- -17Skate Storyoutlet 75 · players 92 · Dec 2025
- +20MIO: Memories in Orbitoutlet 95 · players 75 · Jan 2026
- +23ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spiesoutlet 100 · players 77 · May 2026
- -12Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacyoutlet 75 · players 87 · Aug 2026
Recent reviews (39 tracked)
- 75Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Callum Marshall
“Resonance: A Plague's Tale Legacy is a gorgeous game with a compelling, well-paced story. Sophia's backstory tangled in Greek mythology is handled with aplomb and the experience is akin to a Hollywood blockbuster at times. However, paint by numbers action-adventure mechanics, minor performance issues, and a lack of unique features and themes that made the mainline games great relegate this spin-off to 'good-not-great' status.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026 · Callum Marshall
“Mortal Shell 2 is the sequel I simply didn't see coming. It's a welcome evolution, taking the fun ideas of the original and refining the experience into an addictive, enthralling Soulslike. It looks stunning, combat is fluid and varied, and the world is a joy to explore. Bosses lack a certain punchiness, and minor tech issues drag the experience down ever-slightly. But, Mortal Shell 2 is undeniably one of the best non-FromSoft titles the genre has produced”
read full review ↗ - 85DuskfadeAug 13, 2026 · Callum Marshall
“Duskfade is a glorious blend of noughties platformer ideals and modern-day polish. Offering sublime visuals, satisfying movement tech, and an addictive collect-a-thon experience that keeps on giving. Combat is a little basic, and the story also doesn't exactly push the envelope narratively. But overall, this is the closest thing I've played to a classic mascot platformer since Astro Bot. It's in the same league, and it wholeheartedly deserves to be.”
read full review ↗ - 40The Relic: First GuardianJul 29, 2026 · Callum Marshall
“The Relic: First Guardian is not only one of the worst Soulslikes I have ever played, but a prime candidate for the worst game of 2026. It's a game that crumbles under the weight of its own ambition, aiming to be the next Elden Ring and missing the target wildly. Not one aspect of this game warrants praise, and in its current state, it is an affront to the Souls genre as a whole. It's time I will never get back, but hopefully through my suffering, you won't suffer the same fate.”
read full review ↗ - 75Corsair CoveJul 28, 2026 · Callum Marshall
“Corsair Cove is a very welcome and unique slant on the colony builder format, offering a satisfying pirate fantasy with a lot of neat ideas. However, due to a rather lackluster card-based combat system that underpins all naval combat, and a rather predictable and linear progression system, Corsair Cove rides the waves and navigates the storm. But doesn't come out completely unscathed.”
read full review ↗ - 75Halo: Campaign EvolvedJul 26, 2026 · Callum Marshall
“Halo Campaign Evolved offers a new, definitive way to enjoy the initial Halo Campaign. Complete with staggeringly crisp visuals, smooth gunplay, and welcome QoL changes. But critically, leaves pretty much everything else about the glorious campaign alone, making for a nostalgic affair that transports you right back to 2001.”
read full review ↗ - 60The Mound: Omen of CthulhuJul 15, 2026 · Callum Marshall
“The Mound: Omen Of Cthulhu has the bones of a Lovecraftian nightmare worth enduring. But sadly, when examined closely, there's very little meat on those bones. Some sanity system mechanics create memorable multiplayer moments, but due to a lack of substance, half-baked mechanics, and the fact that it inexplicably sets out its stall as an extraction game, The Mound: Omen Of Cthulhu will go down as a great idea executed haphazardly.”
read full review ↗ - 85Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Callum Marshall
“The biggest compliment we can pay Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is that it feels like the definitive way to play this swashbuckling adventure. A gorgeous, refined and expanded version that changes a lot for the better, while leaving things that made the original great well enough alone. Not all changes are for the better, but overall, this is a successful remake, and one that truly feels like an Assassin's Creed game of old, with a modern facelift.”
read full review ↗ - 75Moonlight PeaksJul 6, 2026 · Callum Marshall
“Moonlight Peaks is one of the few Stardew Valley-likes which truly feels like its own thing, daring to lean into new ideas, Themes and mechanics. While it doesn't re-invent the wheel entirely, the ability to shape shift, brew potions, cast spells and generally lean into the life of a supernatural monster is very welcome. This is a game well worth checking out for all cozy game obsessives.”
read full review ↗ - 80Gothic 1 RemakeJun 5, 2026 · Sam Smith
“The Gothic 1 Remake is exactly what we hoped it would be, a modernized take on an uncompromising classic that does exactly what the original did, just on modern hardware with some extras thrown in to delight long-time fans. This is the game that inspired many of the RPGs that we know and love today, so those who enjoy games like The Witcher owe it to themselves to try this experience - and stick with it to be truly rewarded.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mina the HollowerMay 27, 2026 · Callum Marshall
“Mina the Hollower is a glorious modern-meets retro affair with oodles of amazing ideas, almost all of which coming together to offer a fluid and fun experience focused on freedom. Admittedly, some of the limitations of the retro-inspired top-down 2D approach do lead to clunky, imprecise platforming and cheap deaths. But all in all, this is a glorious continuation of indie excellence from the Shovel Knight Devs.”
read full review ↗ - 70Rugrats: Retro Rewind CollectionMay 26, 2026 · Callum Marshall
“Despite some filler Game Boy titles bulking up the collection, it's fair to say that this Nickelodeon time capsule is a joy to behold. Search for Reptar is a cult classic for a reason and carries the collection. But there are also little nuggets of excellence to be found within the other baby-fueled titles. Fair warning, the controls are clunky, the camera is cumbersome, and the gameplay is often shallow. But despite it all, these games are a lot of fun, and it's a collection I feel blessed to have access to on modern systems”
read full review ↗ - 100ZERO PARADES: For Dead SpiesMay 18, 2026 · Callum Marshall
“"Lightning rarely strikes twice, but against all odds, Zero Parades is a spiritual successor worthy of taking the torch from Disco Elysium and running with it. This spy thriller is a slow burn, but one that slowly blossoms over time. It's rich in detail, abundant with memorable moments, and elevates the rudimentary RPG systems of old. It may have some minor tweaks to make for the inevitable 'final cut'. But, no matter how you feel about this new iteration of Za/Um, their new IP is every bit as captivating as that which came before."”
read full review ↗ - 70REPLACEDApr 23, 2026
“REPLACED is a game I wanted to love more than I did. It's 2.5D graphics is eye-catching and makes a strong impression, however its basic combat, frustrating platforming, and safe narrative doesn't do it justice.REPLACED is a game I wanted to love more than I did. It's 2.5D graphics is eye-catching and makes a strong impression, however its basic combat, frustrating platforming, and safe narrative doesn't do it justice.”
read full review ↗ - 80MOUSE: P.I. For HireApr 14, 2026 · Christian Bognar
“Mouse: P.I. For Hire is an awesome first-person shooter that will keep you hooked from beginning to end due to its fun combat, engaging story, and hilarious banter between characters. What Fumi Games crafted here is impressive due to its level design that constantly surprises throughout its 10-hour runtime, bosses that each offer a different type of challenge, and a script that is very well written with a noir tone at its center. This game is a joy to play, and I can’t wait to see what these developers do next.”
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