Paolo Besser

81.3

Avg Score Given

+2.2

Steam Disparity

+13.8

MC Disparity

+6.7

Combined Disparity

Reviews

18 early (23%)54 launch window (68%)7 late (9%)

Scoring Pattern

Lowest Score

Highest Score

9.0

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

The Games Machine

79 reviews

+6.7

Review summary

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Based on 79 scored reviews, Paolo Besser gives games an average score of 81.3/100. Paolo Besser scores games 2.2 points higher than Steam users and 13.8 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 79)

R-Type Dimensions IIIviaThe Games Machine
May 25, 2026Launch window
68/100View review
Steam 46.3/100 · +21.7 pts
Rhythm DoctorviaThe Games Machine
Dec 18, 2025Launch window
85/100View review
Steam 98.2/100 · -13.2 ptsMetacritic 81/100 · +4.0 pts
Kingdom of NightviaThe Games Machine
Dec 5, 2025Launch window
82/100View review
Steam 88.1/100 · -6.1 pts
Syberia - RemasteredviaThe Games Machine
Nov 7, 2025Launch window
90/100View review
Steam 71.8/100 · +18.2 ptsMetacritic 70/100 · +20.0 pts
Simon the Sorcerer OriginsviaThe Games Machine
Oct 30, 2025Launch window
88/100View review
Steam 86.5/100 · +1.5 ptsMetacritic 74/100 · +14.0 pts

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