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Mat Paget


19 games reviewed
67.9 average score
70 median score
42.1% of games recommended

Mat Paget's Reviews

Mat Paget is a journalist, host, and producer that graduated from BCIT's Broadcasting and Online Journalism program. He worked with cameras, microphones, and people to report stories that matter to the people of British Columbia. He interned at CTV News, where he worked on the assignment desk, in the field, and behind the scenes in production. Mat currently writes for GameSpot, helping out with news, reviews, and previews. He wants to push the boundaries of what has been done in video game journalism and create compelling stories that captivate his audience.
Mar 25, 2021

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 was a capable game on PS4 and Xbox One, running at variable resolutions while keeping that locked 60fps experience intact. It was hard for me to visualize what exactly developer Vicarious Visions could do aside from bumping up the resolution on the new generation of consoles, but after playing both the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions, it's clear the remake has some improvements that, while not drastic changes to the already incredible game, are undeniably impactful.

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Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond has a good foundation for its WWII action, but poor pacing and a poorer story hold it back.

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Sep 3, 2020

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 deftly recreates the original games' levels while implementing smart additions to the trick system and creating engaging challenges.

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5 / 10 - Skater XL
Aug 11, 2020

Skater XL's exit from Early Access doesn't feel like a proper 1.0 release, with disappointing levels and a lack of polish letting its good trick system down.

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May 4, 2020

More than four years after the game's release, Rainbow Six Siege has evolved into not only a compelling shooter but one of the best examples of the genre.

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Oct 13, 2016

Shadow Warrior 2's unfunny story gets in the way of an otherwise great game.

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9 / 10 - NBA 2K17
Sep 23, 2016

NBA 2K17's gameplay and presentation are on a whole other level when it comes to representing sports in video games.

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7 / 10 - NHL 17
Sep 8, 2016

The NHL series' gameplay continues to impress in NHL 17, but with only incremental upgrades, it feels like a game we've played before.

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7 / 10 - Valley
Aug 30, 2016

Valley is an exciting experience in motion, but its momentum is cut short by the all too brief adventure.

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Jul 19, 2016

The Assembly shows signs of promise, but it stumbles in its attempt to craft a compelling story.

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5 / 10 - The Assembly
Jul 19, 2016

The Assembly shows signs of promise, but it stumbles in its attempt to craft a compelling story.

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Jun 29, 2016

The Solus Project's story and survival mechanics look promising at first, but they ultimately fail to meet expectations.

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May 23, 2016

Hitman Go comes to virtual reality, yet doesn't do enough to justify the new technology.

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8 / 10 - Chronos (VR)
May 6, 2016

Chronos not only delivers highly enjoyable combat opportunities, it also sets the stage for third-person action-adventure games in virtual reality.

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The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human offers challenging boss battles and serene exploration in a vast, beautiful world.

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Great level design can't save this boring multiplayer shooter.

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Jan 13, 2016

Fat Princess Adventures' charm and humor fail to elevate it above its mediocre premise.

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6 / 10 - Bedlam
Nov 24, 2015

Shallow strategy and the lack of meaningful progression overshadow moments of amusement in this post-apocalyptic roguelike.

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8 / 10 - NHL 16
Sep 15, 2015

NHL 16 fixes the mistakes of its predecessor, bringing the NHL franchise back to form.

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