Matt Bertz


45 games reviewed
76.8 average score
79 median score
51.1% of games recommended
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Oct 25, 2018

Rockstar has once again created a game that redefines the open-world experience. Red Dead Redemption II is a triumph that every gamer should experience for themselves

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9.5 / 10.0 - NBA 2K17
Sep 21, 2016

With an abundance of deep modes and stellar on-court action, NBA 2K17 offers hundreds of hours of fun

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9.3 / 10.0 - Battlefield 1
Oct 21, 2016

The World War I setting is a refreshing change of pace to the space shooters currently dominating the landscape

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9.3 / 10.0 - Dishonored 2
Nov 14, 2016

Wonderful environmental storytelling and smart level design that invites players to think outside the box combine to overcome the poorly executed narrative

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9 / 10.0 - NBA 2K16
Oct 2, 2015

With several modes worth playing, NBA 2K16 offers the most value you'll find in a sports game

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9 / 10.0 - NBA 2K18
Sep 20, 2017

With a robust offering in the franchise, single-player, multiplayer, and collectible card modes, NBA 2K18 delivers hundreds of hours of fun

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9 / 10.0 - NBA 2K19
Sep 12, 2018

The most well-rounded sports game on the market once again

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Mar 18, 2019

The story falls short, but The Division 2 is filled with loops to keep you invested in upgrading your agent well beyond the endgame, including gear score optimization, Dark Zone ventures, and daily challenges

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8.8 / 10.0 - Far Cry 4
Nov 18, 2014

The rich setting is fun to explore, but the familiar gameplay experience doesn't stray far from Far Cry 3

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8.8 / 10.0 - Battlefield 4
Oct 28, 2013

DICE successfully defends its position as a major player in competitive multiplayer, but another wayward single-player campaign begs the question of why the studio even bothers

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8.8 / 10.0 - Doom
May 17, 2016

The campaign is a glorious, bloody return to form for the godfather of first-person shooters, but the multiplayer and SnapMap can't match

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8.8 / 10.0 - Frostpunk
Apr 23, 2018

Don't come to Frostpunk if you want sunshine, unicorns, and happy outcomes. This is a bleak game about making difficult decisions to survive inhospitable conditions

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8.8 / 10.0 - Metro Exodus
Feb 13, 2019

Artyom's journey across Russia is filled with interesting locales, a steady flow of new enemy types, and a cause worth fighting for

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8.5 / 10.0 - Metro Redux
Aug 26, 2014

A haunting, atmospheric shooter definitely worth a play

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8.5 / 10.0 - NBA 2K14
Nov 19, 2013

If you're going to buy an NBA game this year, 2K14 should be your choice

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Nov 21, 2017

Improved interrogation options help these cold cases hold up six years after they originally released. However, the fantastic open-world setting is still underutilized

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8.5 / 10.0 - NHL 19
Sep 17, 2018

Welcome improvements to the general gameplay and franchise mode make this the best NHL in years, but the team still has a lot of work to do with modernizing its career mode and cleaning up legacy issues

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Mar 13, 2017

A game best experienced with friends, Wildlands is a surprisingly long adventure that gives players a lot of tools for tactical experimentation. Solo play is viable as well, but with by-the-books companion A.I., your strategic options are more limited

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Mar 15, 2016

The spongy, fantastical gunplay stands at odds with the Tom Clancy brand, but The Division features some great combat arenas and a well designed loot system that keeps you coming back for better gear

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8 / 10.0 - NHL 18
Sep 12, 2017

Whether you want to play on the couch with buddies, grind for cards in Hockey Ultimate Team, compete online, or build a new dynasty in Franchise mode, NHL 18 mostly delivers

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