P
Philip Zeldenthuis
70.0
Avg Score Given
-12.2
Steam Disparity
-3.5
MC Disparity
-7.8
Combined Disparity
2
Reviews
2 launch window reviews (within 60 days of release)|0 late reviews
Scoring Pattern
60
Lowest Score
80
Highest Score
14.1
Score Spread(variance in their own scores)
Disparity by Outlet
Disparity Over Time
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Reviews
9/29/2025
Launch Window“Wander Stars mixes old-school anime humor, turn-based combat, and roguelite elements into an entertaining JRPG. The story isn’t groundbreaking, but the creative combat and tactical choices keep you engaged.”
Critic
80
Steam
94-13.6
Metacritic
65+15.0
Combined
79+0.7
“Empyreal offers a rich action-RPG experience with rewarding exploration and progression, but its weak story, lifeless NPCs, and clunky, chaotic combat mechanics make it less enjoyable than it could have been.”
Critic
60
Steam
71-10.7
Metacritic
82-22.0
Combined
76-16.4