John Carson

80.3

Avg Score Given

+1.4

Steam Disparity

+15.1

MC Disparity

+11.9

Combined Disparity

Reviews

5 early (23%)17 launch window (77%)0 late (0%)

Scoring Pattern

Lowest Score

Highest Score

8.2

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

Game Informer

17 reviews

+14.5

IGN

4 reviews

+2.0

Restart.run

1 reviews

+7.4

Review summary

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Based on 22 scored reviews, John Carson gives games an average score of 80.3/100. John Carson scores games 1.4 points higher than Steam users and 15.1 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 22)

The First Berserker: KhazanviaIGN
Mar 31, 2025Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 85.1/100 · -5.1 ptsMetacritic 79/100 · +1.0 pts
AvowedviaRestart.run
Feb 13, 2025Early review
80/100View review
Steam 77.1/100 · +2.9 ptsMetacritic 68/100 · +12.0 pts
Final Fantasy XIV: DawntrailviaGame Informer
Jul 12, 2024Launch window
85/100View review
Steam 49.1/100 · +35.9 ptsMetacritic 52/100 · +33.0 pts
One Piece OdysseyviaGame Informer
Jan 16, 2023Launch window
75/100View review
Steam 78.6/100 · -3.6 ptsMetacritic 70/100 · +5.0 pts
Valkyrie ElysiumviaIGN
Oct 4, 2022Launch window
60/100View review
Steam 63.1/100 · -3.1 ptsMetacritic 64/100 · -4.0 pts