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Ian Howarth - Review Scores & Disparity | ReviewDisparity

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Ian Howarth

65.5

Avg Score Given

-17.4

Steam Disparity

-2.1

MC Disparity

-10.8

Combined Disparity

124

Reviews

16 early (13%)82 launch window (66%)26 late (21%)

Scoring Pattern

Lowest Score

100

Highest Score

14.6

Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Disparity by Outlet

The journalist's average disparity score per outlet

DarkZero

124 reviews

-10.8

Review summary

Updated Aug 28, 2026

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Based on 124 scored reviews, Ian Howarth gives games an average score of 65.5/100. Ian Howarth scores games 17.4 points lower than Steam users and 2.1 points lower than Metacritic users.

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Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 124)+

Star StuffviaDarkZero
Jun 18, 2024Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 99.5/100 · -19.4 pts
Sucker for Love: Date to Die ForviaDarkZero
May 13, 2024Launch window
70/100View review
Steam 94.9/100 · -24.9 pts
Ereban: Shadow LegacyviaDarkZero
Apr 23, 2024Launch window
60/100View review
Steam 88.1/100 · -28.1 pts
Minishoot' AdventuresviaDarkZero
Apr 5, 2024Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 97.8/100 · -17.8 ptsMetacritic 84/100 · -4.0 pts
BalatroviaDarkZero
Mar 10, 2024Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 97.8/100 · -17.8 ptsMetacritic 84/100 · -4.0 pts