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James Fraser-Smith

James Fraser-Smith

80.5

Avg Score Given

+2.9

Steam Disparity

+18.4

MC Disparity

+6.3

Combined Disparity

Reviews

1 early (5%)16 launch window (80%)3 late (15%)

Scoring Pattern

Lowest Score

100

Highest Score

12.9

Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Disparity by Outlet

The journalist's average disparity score per outlet

MKAU Gaming

20 reviews

+6.3

Review summary

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Aug 29, 2026

Based on 19 scored reviews, James Fraser-Smith gives games an average score of 80.5/100. James Fraser-Smith scores games 2.9 points higher than Steam users and 18.4 points higher than Metacritic users.

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Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 19)+

Star Wars Zero CompanyviaMKAU Gaming
Aug 26, 2026Early review
85/100View review
Steam 76.4/100 · +8.6 pts
OmenviaMKAU Gaming
Aug 17, 2026Launch window
50/100View review
Case Solved: The London FilesviaMKAU Gaming
Aug 3, 2026Launch window
85/100View review
Steam 68.1/100 · +16.9 pts
Wreck RunnersviaMKAU Gaming
Jul 25, 2026Launch window
75/100View review
Steam 78.4/100 · -3.4 pts
Heave Ho 2viaMKAU Gaming
Jul 18, 2026Launch window
95/100View review
Steam 90.8/100 · +4.2 pts