Jim Smale

79.8

Avg Score Given

+1.5

Steam Disparity

+13.5

MC Disparity

+6.1

Combined Disparity

301

Reviews

60 early (20%)197 launch window (65%)44 late (15%)

Scoring Pattern

Lowest Score

100

Highest Score

7.8

Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Low score spread detected. This reviewer may use a narrow scoring range or binary scoring system.

Disparity by Outlet

The journalist's average disparity score per outlet

Gert Lush Gaming

301 reviews

+6.1

Review summary

Updated Aug 25, 2026

Reviews

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Based on 301 scored reviews, Jim Smale gives games an average score of 79.8/100. Jim Smale scores games 1.5 points higher than Steam users and 13.5 points higher than Metacritic users.

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 301)

Agent 64: Spies Never DieviaGert Lush Gaming
Aug 13, 2026Launch window
84/100View review
Steam 87.8/100 · -3.8 pts
Mistfall HunterviaGert Lush Gaming
Aug 3, 2026Launch window
84/100View review
Steam 56.1/100 · +27.9 ptsMetacritic 61/100 · +23.0 pts
Splatoon RaidersviaGert Lush Gaming
Jul 28, 2026Launch window
90/100View review
Metacritic 92/100 · -2.0 pts
Heave Ho 2viaGert Lush Gaming
Jul 24, 2026Launch window
84/100View review
Steam 91.5/100 · -7.5 pts
Biomechanical ToyviaGert Lush Gaming
Jul 20, 2026Launch window
70/100View review