Hardcore Gamer Staff

77.2

Avg Score Given

-5.3

Steam Disparity

+6.5

MC Disparity

-0.5

Combined Disparity

Reviews

20 early (34%)32 launch window (55%)6 late (10%)

Scoring Pattern

Lowest Score

100

Highest Score

12.8

Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Disparity by Outlet

The journalist's average disparity score per outlet

Hardcore Gamer

58 reviews

-0.5

Review summary

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Based on 58 scored reviews, Hardcore Gamer Staff gives games an average score of 77.2/100. Hardcore Gamer Staff scores games 5.3 points lower than Steam users and 6.5 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 58)

Mega Man Star Force Legacy CollectionviaHardcore Gamer
Mar 25, 2026Early review
90/100View review
Steam 96.2/100 · -6.2 pts
MLB The Show 26viaHardcore Gamer
Mar 20, 2026Launch window
60/100View review
Metacritic 22/100 · +38.0 pts
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionviaHardcore Gamer
Mar 9, 2026Early review
90/100View review
Steam 76.9/100 · +13.1 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · +8.0 pts
iRacing ArcadeviaHardcore Gamer
Mar 4, 2026Launch window
70/100View review
Steam 72.4/100 · -2.4 pts
Esoteric EbbviaHardcore Gamer
Mar 4, 2026Launch window
90/100View review
Steam 95.2/100 · -5.2 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +7.0 pts

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