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 5 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 2 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.
- -31Resident Evil Requiemoutlet 60 · players 91 · Feb 2026
- +23Mario Kart Worldoutlet 100 · players 77 · Jun 2025
- -26STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™outlet 60 · players 86 · Dec 2019
- +25DOOM Eternaloutlet 100 · players 76 · Mar 2020
- -21ARC Raidersoutlet 60 · players 81 · Nov 2025
- -13Dispatchoutlet 80 · players 93 · Dec 2025
- +33Anno 117: Pax Romanaoutlet 100 · players 67 · Nov 2025
- -28Cairnoutlet 60 · players 88 · Jan 2026
- -29MOUSE: P.I. For Hireoutlet 60 · players 89 · Apr 2026
- +29Avowedoutlet 100 · players 71 · Apr 2025
Recent reviews (97 tracked)
- 100Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“As rewarding as it is difficult, Onimusha isn’t just one of the best games of the year; it’s one of the best action games ever made.”
read full review ↗ - 100Resonance: A Plague Tale LegacyAug 26, 2026 · Joonatan Itkonen
“One of the most pleasant surprises of the year, Resonance is a breathtakingly beautiful, fantastically paced, and superbly written fantasy adventure that had me spellbound from beginning to end.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedAug 19, 2026 · Joonatan Itkonen
“With a fresh coat of paint, superlative tweaks, and a renewed narrative structure, Black Flag Resynced is a stellar showcase of how to update a classic title.”
read full review ↗ - 80Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedAug 19, 2026
“With a fresh coat of paint, superlative tweaks, and a renewed narrative structure, Black Flag Resynced is a stellar showcase of how to update a classic title.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026 · Joonatan Itkonen
“The Sinking City 2 is both a small miracle and a tremendously flawed experience. As a defiant expression of artistry in the face of overwhelming evil, it deserves admiration, even if the finished product isn't an overwhelming success.”
read full review ↗ - 70The Sinking City 2Aug 17, 2026
“The Sinking City 2 is both a small miracle and a tremendously flawed experience. As a defiant expression of artistry in the face of overwhelming evil, it deserves admiration, even if the finished product isn't an overwhelming success.”
read full review ↗ - 80Star FoxJul 16, 2026
“Star Fox is still a joy to play, even if the offering is very bare-bones. It's a nostalgia-heavy package, and that's both a blessing and a curse.”
read full review ↗ - 80The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesJun 17, 2026 · Joonatan Itkonen
“The Adventures of Elliot is an endearing and accessible game for all ages, and a shining example that Square Enix hasn't lost their magic touch for crafting adventures that evoke the spirit of childhood wonder.”
read full review ↗ - 70LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightJun 16, 2026 · Joonatan Itkonen
“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a lovingly crafted nostalgia trip that could do with a tighter focus to really spread its leathery wings.”
read full review ↗ - 70LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark KnightJun 16, 2026
“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a lovingly crafted nostalgia trip that could do with a tighter focus to really spread its leathery wings.”
read full review ↗ - 80Yoshi and the Mysterious BookJun 3, 2026
“Yoshi and Mysterious Book isn't perfect, but it is a beautiful example of the magic that only Nintendo can create.”
read full review ↗ - 100Mina the HollowerMay 27, 2026 · Joonatan Itkonen
“Superbly designed, beautifully put together, and intensely rewarding at every turn, Mina the Hollower is one of the best games of the year.”
read full review ↗ - 80007 First LightMay 26, 2026 · Joonatan Itkonen
“I don't think we've seen a better example of Bond as a genuine character in gaming. This isn't just a replica of what we have on the screen, either. In First Light, Bond is his own character, as important a part of the canon as Brosnan, Connery, or Craig. This is one of the most thrilling Bond adventures to date.”
read full review ↗ - 80007 First LightMay 26, 2026
“First Light occasionally stumbles in adjusting from hitman to a spy, but thanks to terrific writing and sprawling level design, this is one of the most thrilling Bond adventures to date.”
read full review ↗ - 80ZERO PARADES: For Dead SpiesMay 18, 2026 · Joonatan Itkonen
“Zero Parades is neither a disaster nor another Disco Elysium. Instead, it succeeds in the impossible by being its own rough, unpolished, and fascinating thing. Not all the ideas are fully formed yet, but for fans of smart and challenging thrillers, Zero Parades is an essential experience.”
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