Phil Savage


78 games reviewed
77.3 average score
80 median score
57.7% of games recommended
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Jun 17, 2024

It's simply the best Destiny 2 expansion-both a satisfying conclusion to the series' first saga, and a compelling shooter packed full of stuff to do.

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It may be short, but it still packs a punch. Like a Dragon: Gaiden does little new, but its story is fascinating and heartbreaking in equal measure.

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Mar 17, 2023

A disappointing campaign, and a sandbox rework that shows promise, but feels like it's still some major balance patches away from leaving the game in a good place.

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Apr 4, 2022

A worthy send-off to Guild Wars 2's Elder Dragon saga, and a reason to be optimistic about the future of the game.

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Mar 11, 2022

There's still work to be done on the game at large, but The Witch Queen is a massive step in the right direction. The campaign alone is worth the price of admission.

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90 / 100 - Forza Horizon 5
Nov 4, 2021

Playground's singular series gets a lush new setting, but otherwise remains committed to tuning an already winning formula. But even a marginal improvement on the best racing series around is worth celebrating.

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Oct 22, 2021

Please make more games, Original Fire. Show the rest of the genre how 'sim-meets-arcade' is done.

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89 / 100 - Deathloop
Sep 13, 2021

A thoughtful response to Dishonored that makes for an entertaining stealth shooter in its own right, but it's the multiplayer invasions that make Deathloop sing.

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Mar 25, 2021

The setting of Onomichi proves that the long-running series still has some tricks, making Yakuza 6 a worthy finale for its main protagonist.

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Nov 24, 2020

Beyond Light is a fun campaign on a beautiful and expansive new world, but Destiny 2 is still some way from being the best version of itself.

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Oct 14, 2019

Not the best, biggest or neatest expansion in the series' history, Shadowkeep nonetheless sets a solid foundation for what's to come.

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89 / 100 - Outer Wilds
May 29, 2019

Beneath its charming and inventive worlds, Outer Wilds hides a cleverly unfolding mystery.

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88 / 100 - Yakuza Kiwami 2
May 2, 2019

A triumphant remake of Yakuza 2, full of fun diversions and featuring one of the series' best stories.

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79 / 100 - Tropico 6
Mar 29, 2019

An entertaining but unambitious sequel that collects up the best features of previous games and adds in some interesting new twists.

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74 / 100 - Yakuza Kiwami
Feb 11, 2019

Suffers in comparison to Yakuza 0, but is still a compelling drama and an important part of the series as a whole.

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84 / 100 - Hitman 2
Nov 8, 2018

Essentially more of its predecessor but with a more consistent quality of levels. Which is fine: its predecessor was great.

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88 / 100 - Wandersong
Oct 24, 2018

I listened to Wandersong's soundtrack while writing this review, and I've been happily jiggling my leg throughout.

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Oct 18, 2018

A captivating story and varied card battles ensure this light-touch RPG remains entertaining throughout its lengthy campaign.

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89 / 100 - Forza Horizon 4
Sep 25, 2018

Unless you're looking for a hardcore sim, Forza Horizon is still the best racing series around.

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90 / 100 - Yakuza 0
Jul 26, 2018

Comfortably the best, funniest and most heartwarming game about a desperate battle over real estate, now available on PC as a good port at a generous price.

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