Matt Maguire


51 games reviewed
76.5 average score
80 median score
59.6% of games recommended
Aug 19, 2016

[Review In Progress] If you are the type who loves to read in-game newspapers and diaries, you'll be in heaven (I am). It might be a little overwhelming for series newcomers, but to these people I say: have patience, from what I've seen so far, it'll more than likely be worth it.

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May 4, 2016

Hitman: Sapienza is a great episode marred by server issues. Not everyone is having them, but if you are, you can't progress or access community or live content.

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Apr 20, 2016

Enter the Gungeon is a terrific roguelike shooter whose sense of humour and exacting design make for tricky bullet-slaying fun both alone or with a friend.

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7 / 10.0 - EA Sports UFC 2
Mar 31, 2016

UFC 2 is hard to get into and not as rewarding to play as it should be, but its smart system design, presentation, and generous helping of content should keep UFC fans occupied – provided they make it through a gruelling training camp first.

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Mar 11, 2016

The Hitman Intro Pack is satisfying to play, there just isn't enough of it. This ought to be rectified by the second episode next month, and by then its servers should be stable as well.

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7 / 10.0 - Guitar Hero Live
Oct 20, 2015

Guitar Hero Live takes some chances and is a better game for it. The campaign and local multiplayer offerings are pretty weak, but GHTV's rotating channels are addictive. It's a shame the game's extra songs aren't available as DLC.

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Aug 24, 2015

Ultimate Edition proves what an outstanding game Gears of War was and is. It's a meticulously-crafted remake, and the online modes are exemplary. Even if you've played the original, it's well worth a look.

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9 / 10.0 - Bloodborne
Apr 13, 2015

Bloodborne is both perplexing and awe-inspiring, a challenging but rewarding title that will absorb or repel with equal strength.

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The Sword in the Darkness is the best of Telltale's Game of Thrones episodes yet, and sets up what will no doubt be a dramatic second half of the season.

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5.5 / 10.0 - The Order: 1886
Feb 20, 2015

It's amazing the mileage The Order gets from its incredible presentation and world, but that goodwill is squandered by a title that's middling to poor in most other areas.

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8 / 10.0 - Apotheon
Feb 17, 2015

A tendency to crash every now and then aside, Apotheon is a shining example of the Castlevania genre.

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Episode 2: The Lost Lords represents a significant improvement in both the writing and production departments at Telltale.

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Iron From Ice's weak characters and water-treading story don't get the series off to a great start, but there is hope things will improve.

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9 / 10.0 - Far Cry 4
Nov 25, 2014

Far Cry 4 doesn't have the element of surprise afforded its praised predecessor but does more than enough to live outside its shadow, and thus stands alone as a great game in its own right.

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Nov 14, 2014

Unity simply isn't ready for release. The majority of its new systems aren't refined enough, and its existing ones are showing their age. It's still intermittently enjoyable, but a serious step down from last year's Black Flag.

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Nov 7, 2014

Advanced Warfare is COD par excellence, a premiere example of the game that's almost a genre unto itself. Its singleplayer is better than most in the franchise, and the multiplayer is probably the best yet.

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8.5 / 10.0 - NBA 2K15
Nov 6, 2014

NBA 2K15 is an astounding title full of modes that should see hoop heads playing compulsively until the next one in a year's time.

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Oct 24, 2014

A good game made great, Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition is a flavoursome and entertaining open world action game that can be recommended practically without qualification.

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7 / 10.0 - Driveclub
Oct 21, 2014

Driveclub is incredibly well put together but slightly bland, and is hampered by a lack of distinct personality.

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Jul 28, 2014

The Last of Us Remastered is a better-looking, better performing version of an already incredible game. As such, those who haven't played the original version should buy immediately, and those that have probably should as well.

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