The Games Machine

2280

Total Reviews

Journalists

79.5

Average Score

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-0.7

Metacritic Disparity

+10.8

Combined Disparity

+5.2

Average of both sources

Scoring Pattern

N/A

Lowest Score

Highest Score

9.6

Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

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

Review Timing

756 early (33%)1361 launch window (60%)163 late (7%)

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Based on 2,283 scored reviews, The Games Machine gives games an average score of 79.5/100. The Games Machine scores games 0.7 points lower than Steam users and 10.8 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 2,283)

Star Wars Zero CompanybyClaudio Magistrelli
Aug 26, 2026Early review
90/100View review
Steam 77.7/100 · +12.3 ptsMetacritic 78/100 · +12.0 pts
Captain Tsubasa 2: World FightersbyPietro Iacullo
Aug 26, 2026Early review
80/100View review
Steam 49.7/100 · +30.3 pts
Elden Ring: Tarnished EditionbyDanilo Dellafrana
Aug 26, 2026Early review
82/100View review
Steam 53.8/100 · +28.2 pts
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2byMajkol Robuschi
Aug 21, 2026Early review
83/100View review
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Cost of HopebyEmanuele Feronato
Aug 19, 2026Early review
91/100View review

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