Matthew Carmosino


42 games reviewed
73.6 average score
70 median score
45.2% of games recommended
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8 / 10.0 - Hogwarts Legacy
Jun 19, 2025

While it doesn't introduce new content, the Switch 2 version of Hogwarts Legacy is a significant upgrade over the Switch 1 version. Enhanced by a wide range of control options, including Joy-Con 2 mouse inputs and gyro aiming, it delivers a more immersive wizarding experience than ever before.

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Hitman: World of Assassination – Signature Edition delivers a robust stealth-sandbox experience on the Switch 2, packed with content and fully portable. However, the absence of docked VRR support and missing Switch-specific features like gyro aiming or mouse compatibility is a letdown. Still, for fans or those without access to other platforms, it remains a compelling option.

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7 / 10.0 - Splitgate 2
Jun 11, 2025

What do you get when you combine Halo and Portal? Splitgate. What do you get when you inject an imbalanced battle royale mode and classes on top of that? Splitgate 2. The PvP portal slinging FPS has a sequel and it plays well with a sleek new slide and an Unreal Engine 5 graphical boost. I wish I enjoyed the color-spotched aesthetic and blown-up stages here, but I prefer the first game's intricate corridors and Halo-derived stage design better. Still, Splitgate 2 is a PvP shooter that plays brilliantly and has the makings of a fantastic game; it just needs some updates to address some balance issues and refinements to its battle royale mode to hit its stride.

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Jun 10, 2025

Wicked Isle takes players to a disconnected island haunted by vestiges of the past. The story is well told and worth exploring, but the copious backtracking and lack of new and interesting enemies leaves one wanting for more. It's a decent story DLC, but there's flaws here that didn't plague the base game which is a shame.

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Jun 1, 2025

Deliver At All Costs is a perfect example of an average game with above average potential. What could have been a hit indie game with zany destructive environments and fun delivery gameplay turns out to be a tad too ambitious in the wrong directions. The game aspires to great narrative heights but severely lacks the graphical presentation to meet such lofty standards. Thankfully, a majority of the writing is earnest and intriguing, even if it isn't followed through in a satisfying way. Deliver At All Costs supplies some fun mission design, especially if you're a fan of 2D GTA titles, but its charm only brings it so far until the desire to play something more polished comes along.

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7 / 10.0 - Blades of Fire
May 20, 2025

Blades of Fire stands out with its unique sword-based combat and surprisingly deep forging system. While it stumbles with repetitive enemy encounters and frustrating escort missions, there's no denying the charm and originality in its core gameplay loop. It's a flawed gem, but one that action-RPG fans will find plenty to enjoy in.

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May 16, 2025

This is a wonderful collection of early 2000s fighting game era touched up with quality of life features and tons of artwork to peruse. The standout attractions this time are the team-based crossover classics Capcom vs. SNK 1 and 2, along with the beloved 3D arena brawlers Power Stone 1 and 2. Unfortunately the two Power Stones don't come with their story modes, and being stuck with one save state across all games is incredibly restrictive when continuing single-player. Still, a majority of the eight games here are absolute gems, and are arguably a better value than Capcom Fighting Collection 1.

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May 9, 2025

It's not a lengthy game by any means, but The Midnight Walk will stay with you for a while after rolling the credits. The claymation aesthetic is consistently impressive to behold, so much so that I'm hoping I don't see some of the nightmarish creatures in my dreams. The stealth sequences contain some of the most effective horror moments I've encountered in a very long time. The Midnight Walk is a short but sweet (and terrifying) journey worth taking.

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8 / 10.0 - Steel Seed
Apr 23, 2025

The paper-thin melee combat doesn't take away from the polished and satisfying stealth that Steel Seed so brilliantly excels at. Thanks to snappy controls and intricately crafted level design featuring an array of mechanical obstacles, the 3D platforming is very fun and varied throughout this post-cataclysmic indie title. The narrative is surprisingly decent too, especially with how it encourages exploration through the collection of various data logs hidden about. If you're up for some fun platforming, well designed stealth, and sci-fi vibes, Steel Seed is well worth diving into.

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8 / 10.0 - Bionic Bay
Apr 17, 2025

Bionic Bay is one of those surprise indie gems that happens to excel in not just its art style, but gameplay as well. As a mix of physics-based puzzles and precision platforming, Bionic Bay has a dynamic platforming identity that is easy to love.

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Apr 9, 2025

Commandos Origins does an admirable job bringing the real-time-tactics gameplay to a modern era. There's a lot to love in the level design and tactical toolkit afforded. I just wish some of the bugs and performance issues were ironed out so I could enjoy them more. Unless you're a patient gamer who enjoys real-time-tactics games, or a long-time Commandos aficionado, you might want to wait for one or two updates from now to try this out.

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This latest entry in the niche Supercross series is being billed as a reboot-thanks largely to its Unreal Engine 5 overhaul-but it hardly feels like one. Despite the visual upgrades, the same stiff rider animations and shallow Career mode make it feel more like a seasonal refresh than a true reinvention. I came in hoping for another fun, adrenaline-fueled bike game, but inconsistent physics and underwhelming features left me cold, especially considering the franchise's rich heritage and unique concept.

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8 / 10.0 - AI Limit
Mar 29, 2025

This unapologetic soulslike punches well above its price tag in the areas that matter most, providing a deep and satisfying combat system that sustains through its 30 hour runtime. While AI Limit certainly supplies ample value, its limited budget shows in several less crucial areas.

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7 / 10.0 - Split Fiction
Mar 4, 2025

Split Fiction pretty much nails it on the gameplay front, but falters regarding its predictable and flawed story. The one-dimensional villain and cliche character dynamic between Mio and Zoe can't be ignored due to their presence through the adventure. Don't miss the Side Stories, as these supply some of the game's most memorable and charming moments.

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8 / 10.0 - Two Point Museum
Feb 26, 2025

The addictive gameplay loop of going on expeditions for exhibits and maintaining existing ones provides newcomers enough tools to tackle objectives, and veterans the kind of in-depth skill ceiling they clamor for. I just wish the controls for the PS5 version were a bit more responsive and efficient. While Two Point Museum doesn't reinvent the wheel of management sims, that characteristic Two Point charm and smooth gameplay loop make it a solid entry in the series.

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Feb 25, 2025

A pretty straightforward remaster of an excellent 90s shoot-em-up set in the depths of the ocean. The enhanced visuals of the deep sea stages look vibrant and faithful, though a classic graphic toggle would've been nice. A new mirror mode, some added cheats, and a preconfigured submarine loadout screen are nice additions and all, but the lack of save options or online co-op is a missed opportunity. Still, what's here is solid stuff, especially if you like a well-earned challenge. This is a strong recommendation for fans of the game or shoot-em-up enthusiasts, but the $20 price tag might be too much to swallow for others.

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Feb 14, 2025

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is just about everything fans could have wanted. All the great quality of life features from I-III return here in addition to new restored content for Tomb Raider VI. While this remaster doesn't completely fix the problems with the black sheep of the series, Tomb Raider VI, it does make the experience much better. Like the first collection, IV-VI Remastered is a huge value for what you get and is a must-buy for fans of the series or classic games.

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Feb 3, 2025

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a polished open-world RPG that outdoes its AAA competition at every turn. Some of the realism can bog down the gameplay, but the intricate dialogue choices and perk tree compel me to forgive some of the returning irritants. And the story, just wow. I can't say enough great things about the characterizations, dialogue, story twists, activities, and cinematography packed into KCD2's main quest; it's simply the best in the genre.

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7 / 10.0 - Eternal Strands
Jan 29, 2025

Mixing elements from Breath of the Wild with Shadow of the Colossus sounds amazing on paper, but Eternal Strands somehow renders it a merely average experience. The gameplay loop is fine, but slightly held back by backtracking and some noticeably absent features common to the genre (like a minimap and compass). I wanted to love the story considering this has some old-school Bioware talent behind it, but the lack of a hook in the plot and some very dull characters made me want to skip dialogue often. I like Eternal Strands well enough, but there's plenty of other similar games that offer a more compelling experience.

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It's good this game is cheap because there's not a lot here worth really digging into unless you're a hardcore Star Wars game fan or have a friend to burn some hours with. Despite the many irritants embedded in the game's core design, this remaster has polished some of the rough parts and even added a slew of new playable characters. Even though I don't strongly recommend this particular Star Wars title, I laud the effort to preserve classic games for newer hardware.

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