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Richard Heaton

Richard Heaton

81.9

Avg Score Given

-2.6

Steam Disparity

+12.2

MC Disparity

+2.6

Combined Disparity

Reviews

13 early (14%)46 launch window (49%)35 late (37%)

Scoring Pattern

Lowest Score

100

Highest Score

14.6

Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Disparity by Outlet

The journalist's average disparity score per outlet

The Fandom Ledger

93 reviews

+2.7

The Outerhaven Productions

1 reviews

-1.9

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Review summary

Updated Oct 18, 2026

Based on 94 scored reviews, Richard Heaton gives games an average score of 81.9/100. Richard Heaton scores games 2.6 points lower than Steam users and 12.2 points higher than Metacritic users.

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Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 94)+

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark KnightviaThe Fandom Ledger
May 31, 2026Launch window
90/100View review
Steam 95.4/100 · -5.4 ptsMetacritic 85/100 · +5.0 pts
Tomodachi Life: Living the DreamviaThe Fandom Ledger
Apr 26, 2026Launch window
90/100View review
Metacritic 84/100 · +6.0 pts
Etrange OverlordviaThe Fandom Ledger
Mar 22, 2026Early review
80/100View review
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionviaThe Fandom Ledger
Mar 9, 2026Early review
100/100View review
Steam 76.8/100 · +23.2 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · +18.0 pts
MIO: Memories in OrbitviaThe Fandom Ledger
Feb 23, 2026Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 83.1/100 · -3.1 ptsMetacritic 78/100 · +2.0 pts