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Nick Erl

71.7
Avg Score Given
-27.4
Steam Disparity
+10.5
MC Disparity
-8.4
Combined Disparity
6
Reviews
2 launch window reviews (within 60 days of release)|4 late reviews

Scoring Pattern

60
Lowest Score
90
Highest Score
9.8
Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Low score spread detected. This reviewer may use a narrow scoring range or binary scoring system.

Disparity by Outlet

Disparity Over Time

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Reviews

9/21/2025

Launch Window
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Gloomy Eyes definitely is not for everyone, but the beautifully moody visuals paired with a haunting, playful soundtrack can really shine if you can overcome the really basic gameplay.

Critic
70
Steam
96-26.3
Metacritic
69+1.0
Combined
83-12.6

9/16/2025

Launch Window
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Henry Halfhead is a creative, humorous, and original puzzle experience that is enjoyable for all. However, repetition with puzzles and abilities leads to an experience that is held back from being great. Still, this is a game worth playing for puzzle fans.

Critic
70
Steam
98-28.4
Metacritic
50+20.0
Combined
74-4.2

Grit & Valor - 1949 is not a game that relies on radical innovation, but it doesn't have to. It proves that sometimes it's enough to combine familiar mechanics with a clear concept and a lot of playful subtlety to create something good and enjoyable. Mech unlocks and limited enemy variety can be straining, but this is still a worthwhile experience.

Critic
70
Steam
79-9.0
Metacritic
N/A
Combined
79-9.0

9 Years of Shadows is a beatiful game that shines with its atmosphere, but it is held back by some lacking combat, shallow exploration, and tiring backtracking. Still, there is a solid experience here for those willing to look past the flaws.

Critic
60
Steam
77-16.8
Metacritic
77-17.0
Combined
77-16.9

7/30/2025

Late Review
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With many new additions and full voice-over, this is the best version of Noctuary. If you're into something of a unique genre-mix with fast fights and visual novel storytelling, this might be for you.

Critic
70
Steam
96-25.6
Metacritic
N/A
Combined
96-25.6

Bad End Theater is a uniquely dark and clever visual novel where every decision changes the outcome. With over 40 tragic endings and a cast of layered characters, it rewards curiosity and challenges your assumptions.

Critic
90
Steam
98-7.6
Metacritic
94-4.0
Combined
96-5.8