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 1 game where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 0 times.
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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.
- +42MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Soulsoutlet 90 · players 48 · Aug 2026
- +19Mortal Shell IIoutlet 90 · players 71 · Aug 2026
- -10ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairsoutlet 80 · players 90 · Aug 2026
- +16Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflectionoutlet 90 · players 74 · Mar 2026
- -14The Last Gas Stationoutlet 65 · players 79 · Apr 2026
- -14WILL: Follow The Lightoutlet 55 · players 69 · May 2026
- -14Moomintroll: Winter's Warmthoutlet 80 · players 94 · Apr 2026
Recent reviews (26 tracked)
- 85Onimusha: Way of the SwordAug 31, 2026
“If nothing else, Onimusha: Way of the Sword serves as both a brilliant revitalization of the franchise and an excellent starting point for sequels in the future. ”
read full review ↗ - 90Mortal Shell IIAug 17, 2026
“Mortal Shell II is a massive glow-up over the first game. It hits every note that I am looking for in a Soulslike, with enough variety and unique ideas to make it a true stand-out.”
read full review ↗ - 80Splatoon RaidersAug 14, 2026
“Splatoon Raiders brings an intense, fun cooperative looter shooter to the Nintendo Switch 2—one that I think the system really needed! While the core gameplay loop can sometimes become tedious, the weapon and enemy variety paired in with Splatoon’s signature movement makes for incredibly intense horde survival battles. Explosive even.”
read full review ↗ - 90Big WalkAug 10, 2026
“Beyond all the tools, the puzzles and nubbins, the real heart of Big Walk is ultimately you and the friends you bring with you. I think the people that really ‘get’ what Big Walk does so well, and why it sticks in the brain will assuredly annoy everyone that doesn’t get any of that – or won’t play it due to a lack of pals to play it with – over the next few months. I guess I’m going to be one of those people. Big Walk is a remarkable game that achieves some pure video-game magic. If you’re on the fence and reading this, find your best friend – or friends – and give it a shot. I guarantee it will surprise you, and I think you’ll love the journey.”
read full review ↗ - 90MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsAug 8, 2026
“Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls is a super fun, very accessible and utterly gorgeous fighter with enough content to keep both the hardcore and casual fighting game player busy. As revered as the Marvel vs Capcom series is, Arc System Works have done a fantastic job in taking the Marvel Tag Fighter mantle from Capcom.”
read full review ↗ - 80ReStory: Chill Electronics RepairsAug 6, 2026
“ReStory is a chill repair shoppe simulator. It’s got a fairly accurate representation of how devices are actually repaired pat down, accompanied a pleasant visual style and a strange little story that moves along as you build up your corner store. Perfect for the dood that loves making old hardware talk or someone who just wants to get through their audiobooks but has the attention span of a cat sitting near a laser pointer and a box of treats.”
read full review ↗ - 65The Mound: Omen of CthulhuJul 15, 2026
“An atmospheric setting, great audio and visual design, and some amusing and occasionally unnerving cosmic horror have resulted in a unique spin on the extraction genre. For those that vibe with it, it’ll probably provide many hours of fun, with lots to do as players solve mysteries, and seek out the mysterious ‘mound’ and what lies beyond – even if the gameplay loop starts to become a bit repetitive. ”
read full review ↗ - 90PathogenicJul 14, 2026
“Pathogenic is a fantastic roguelite twin-stick shooter with gameplay chops to match its wonderfully slimy, fleshy aesthetic, and should provide hours of enjoyment for anyone with even a vague interest in the genre. Fingers crossed it comes to consoles soon, because this is one virus everyone should want to catch.”
read full review ↗ - 75Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless RagnarokJul 8, 2026
“Endless Ragnarok brings a lot of cool fights and content to Relink and, if you haven’t jumped into this ARPG, this expansion effectively joins the base game at a great price. If you’re an existing player and were a fan of the base game, Endless Ragnarok will be for you! If you enjoyed your time with Relink and felt as though you’ve had enough of its loop, this expansion ultimately might not really do much for you. ”
read full review ↗ - 85Star FoxJun 26, 2026
“While I’m not sure if Star Fox will convince people who aren’t into on-rails shooters to dip their toes into it, for fans of Star Fox 64, this is simply a mandatory purchase. It’s easily one of the most perfectly executed remakes ever and a great game in its own right.”
read full review ↗ - 85Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter EditionJun 21, 2026
“Devil May Cry 5 was great back in 2019, and it’s just as good now. Getting this quality of an experience on a mobile device would have blown my mind back then. It’s becoming the norm for CAPCOM’s Switch 2 ports. $40 is a lot if you’re double-dipping; for those who are yet to play DMC 5, there are few games out there like it.”
read full review ↗ - 90Mina the HollowerMay 27, 2026
“Mina the Hollower was well worth the wait. It gives you all the vibes of the best old-school games, while bringing its own modern sensibilities with smartly paced exploration and tight gameplay. It is an incredibly difficult and rewarding experience that lets you fine-tune things to match what you are capable of. At $20, with over 20 hours, it is well worth picking up.”
read full review ↗ - 75Luna AbyssMay 20, 2026
“I had a good time with Luna Abyss. It doesn’t quite reinvent the wheel, but its fast-paced yet relatively accessible bullet hell shooting makes for an interesting gameplay loop, coupled with various fun gameplay twists and great visuals. It could have been a bit more unique or daring, with some padding and replayability issues here and there, but especially as a Game Pass day one title, it’s easy to recommend shooting through the many mysteries of Luna.”
read full review ↗ - 90Forza Horizon 6May 14, 2026
“Forza Horizon 6 is the best and most familiar the series has ever been. The festival’s arrival in Japan is a feast for the eyes, running incredibly well on every type of hardware I tried it on. Despite some issues with the ending grind, if you have ever enjoyed the series or thought about trying it, Forza Horizon 6 is an incredibly fun time.”
read full review ↗ - 55WILL: Follow The LightMay 7, 2026
“While WILL: Follow the Light can very much look the part, it simply didn’t hold up for me when it came to the actual gameplay and narrative. The story felt fragmented and poorly delivered, even though a late game twist and a heartfelt message about the time we have and the choices we make felt genuine. While narrative ‘walking-sim’ fans may find some enjoyment and a few bright ideas, it’s not quite enough to make this sailing trip truly worth the journey.”
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