Scott Butterworth


33 games reviewed
69.3 average score
70 median score
27.3% of games recommended
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9 / 10 - Abzu
Aug 2, 2016

Abzu is deeply, transcendentally beautiful--not just visually splendid, but emotionally evocative. Without question, it is this year's Journey.

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Oct 24, 2016

The series that cemented the 4X strategy formula continues to stand the test of time with a stellar entry that adds richness and depth in expected places.

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Nov 2, 2015

Need For Speed borrows from the series' past to create an excellent street racer with a handful of obnoxious but ultimately forgivable problems.

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Mar 13, 2016

Despite oddly overpowered enemies and repetitive level grinding, The Division succeeds thanks to its rich world, strong campaign, and impressive online functionality.

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Feb 12, 2016

Dying Light's latest DLC supplements the full game's first-person parkour with customizable dirt buggies, drastically different environments, and a conspiracy-driven mystery.

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8 / 10 - Dishonored 2
Nov 12, 2016

Dishonored's brand of creative stealth-action mayhem returns with excellent new weapons, powers, and gameplay options that overshadow a few late-game letdowns.

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Jan 23, 2017

Despite dragging in spots, Resident Evil 7's house of horrors recaptures the tension that first made the series a household name.

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8 / 10 - Overcooked
Nov 23, 2016

Overcooked contains all the necessary ingredients for a truly excellent co-op game.

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Apr 6, 2017

Only six years have passed since the wildly inventive Bulletstorm originally released, which may be why this update looks so good and plays so smoothly.

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Jun 6, 2016

Catalyst's combat stumbles, but the fluid freerunning and enticing open-world challenges overshadow most of its shortcomings.

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7 / 10 - Battleborn
May 6, 2016

The combat is frantic and tense, but often feels samey and superficial. The in-match leveling works wonderfully in the campaign, but can become problematic in multiplayer. The varied cast of heroes adds longevity, but the game still feels relatively content light. With so many moving parts that never quite gel, I found plenty of things to love but just as much to feel confused by and ambivalent about.

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A more complete, more refined version of the already stellar original, though arduous progression and empty solo missions spoil some of the fun.

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Oct 10, 2015

Devastation leverages the Transformers license masterfully and delivers tight, satisfying action with incredible flair. Honestly, I had fun just driving around trying to do donuts, and at one point, I randomly picked up a taxi and threw it over a building just for laughs. That's pretty great. And when that perfect rockin' soundtrack kicks in as you face off against Megatron, that's even better.

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Left 4 Dead's frantic four-player co-op gets medieval with melee combat, mutant rats, and mixed results.

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7 / 10 - Rock Band 4
Oct 5, 2015

Rock Band 4 recaptures the unadulterated gratification that made the series such a hit half a decade ago, but mainly because it's a relatively unchanged, repackaged Rock Band 2. A lack of content and general stagnation hold this particular iteration of Rock Band back, but new ideas like Freestyle Solos genuinely enhance the core experience, which remains a sincere and joyful celebration of music.

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7 / 10 - Amplitude HD
Jan 11, 2016

The rhythm game that put Harmonix on the map returns with spot-on mechanics and a brand new setlist that can't quite compete with the original.

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7 / 10 - Firewatch
Feb 8, 2016

Though its plot doesn't fully pay off, Firewatch gives you a thorough, thoughtful insight into the formation of a meaningful relationship.

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7 / 10 - Samorost 3
Mar 28, 2016

The studio behind imaginative indie hits Machinarium and Botanicula debuts its most ambitious game yet: a beautiful yet simplistic point-and-click adventure.

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7 / 10 - Dead Rising 4
Dec 5, 2016

Dead Rising's core combat remains simplistic, but the expanded open world, compelling central mystery, and added combo weapons refresh the formula enough for some light, bloody fun.

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With its customizable missions and randomly generated areas, Underground's Operations breathe new life into an ailing game.

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