Joe Richards

78.3

Avg Score Given

-6.0

Steam Disparity

+3.6

MC Disparity

-2.8

Combined Disparity

Reviews

31 early (45%)27 launch window (39%)11 late (16%)

Scoring Pattern

Lowest Score

100

Highest Score

17.4

Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Disparity by Outlet

The journalist's average disparity score per outlet

PlayStation Universe

69 reviews

-2.8

Review summary

Updated Oct 18, 2026

Reviews

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Based on 69 scored reviews, Joe Richards gives games an average score of 78.3/100. Joe Richards scores games 6.0 points lower than Steam users and 3.6 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 69)

Silent Hill: TownfallviaPlayStation Universe
Sep 21, 2026Early review
80/100View review
Steam 69.3/100 · +10.7 ptsMetacritic 71/100 · +9.0 pts
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2viaPlayStation Universe
Aug 21, 2026Early review
95/100View review
Steam 72.2/100 · +22.8 ptsMetacritic 89/100 · +6.0 pts
Wild Blue SkiesviaPlayStation Universe
Aug 18, 2026Launch window
55/100View review
Steam 57.4/100 · -2.4 pts
Mina the HollowerviaPlayStation Universe
Jun 5, 2026Launch window
100/100View review
Steam 88.2/100 · +11.8 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · +18.0 pts
Bubsy 4DviaPlayStation Universe
May 21, 2026Early review
75/100View review
Steam 92.7/100 · -17.7 ptsMetacritic 74/100 · +1.0 pts