Mat Paget's Reviews
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.
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond has a good foundation for its WWII action, but poor pacing and a poorer story hold it back.
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.
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.
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.
Shadow Warrior 2's unfunny story gets in the way of an otherwise great game.
NBA 2K17's gameplay and presentation are on a whole other level when it comes to representing sports in video games.
The NHL series' gameplay continues to impress in NHL 17, but with only incremental upgrades, it feels like a game we've played before.
Valley is an exciting experience in motion, but its momentum is cut short by the all too brief adventure.
The Assembly shows signs of promise, but it stumbles in its attempt to craft a compelling story.
The Assembly shows signs of promise, but it stumbles in its attempt to craft a compelling story.
The Solus Project's story and survival mechanics look promising at first, but they ultimately fail to meet expectations.
Hitman Go comes to virtual reality, yet doesn't do enough to justify the new technology.
Chronos not only delivers highly enjoyable combat opportunities, it also sets the stage for third-person action-adventure games in virtual reality.
The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human offers challenging boss battles and serene exploration in a vast, beautiful world.
Great level design can't save this boring multiplayer shooter.
Fat Princess Adventures' charm and humor fail to elevate it above its mediocre premise.
Shallow strategy and the lack of meaningful progression overshadow moments of amusement in this post-apocalyptic roguelike.
NHL 16 fixes the mistakes of its predecessor, bringing the NHL franchise back to form.