Carl Batchelor

80.8

Avg Score Given

+0.5

Steam Disparity

+6.3

MC Disparity

+4.0

Combined Disparity

Reviews

3 early (9%)27 launch window (82%)3 late (9%)

Scoring Pattern

Lowest Score

100

Highest Score

15.3

Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Disparity by Outlet

The journalist's average disparity score per outlet

Niche Gamer

33 reviews

+4.0

Review summary

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Reviews

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Based on 33 scored reviews, Carl Batchelor gives games an average score of 80.8/100. Carl Batchelor scores games 0.5 points higher than Steam users and 6.3 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 33)

Pathfinder: KingmakerviaNiche Gamer
Oct 9, 2018Launch window
70/100View review
Steam 77.6/100 · -7.6 ptsMetacritic 74/100 · -4.0 pts
Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of DuskviaNiche Gamer
Sep 26, 2018Launch window
90/100View review
Steam 80.2/100 · +9.8 ptsMetacritic 72/100 · +18.0 pts
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeviaNiche Gamer
Sep 1, 2018Early review
100/100View review
Steam 92.7/100 · +7.3 ptsMetacritic 85/100 · +15.0 pts
Octopath TravelerviaNiche Gamer
Jul 17, 2018Launch window
90/100View review
Steam 78.5/100 · +11.5 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · +8.0 pts
Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireviaNiche Gamer
May 10, 2018Launch window
95/100View review
Steam 88.0/100 · +7.0 ptsMetacritic 79/100 · +16.0 pts