Jeffrey Matulef


24 games reviewed
66.7% of games recommended
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Oct 1, 2015

The second game from the creator of The Stanley Parable is an intensely personal character study and one of the most daring games in years.

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Essential - Nuclear Throne
Dec 9, 2015

Vlambeer's latest pocket of panicky delight is an intense arcade roguelike that rivals Spelunky and The Binding of Isaac.

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Oct 28, 2016

Evocative and visually inspired, Ashes of Ariandel is a brief but masterful amalgamation of the Dark Souls series' greatest strengths.

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Recommended - Salt and Sanctuary
Mar 22, 2016

Salt and Sanctuary is a derivative Dark Souls clone - but it's a shockingly good one.

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Recommended - Feist
Jul 29, 2015

Stark and beautiful, Feist is a platformer that provides much adventure with its limited means.

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Recommended - Downwell
Oct 22, 2015

Don't let appearances deceive you - Downwell's retro chic aesthetic is the wrapper for an incredibly deep, satisfying game.

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Oct 26, 2015

Both witty and touching, Tales of the Borderlands sees Telltale at its very best.

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Nov 19, 2015

Telltale's well-worn adventure formula finds a perfect fit in the politicking of Westeros.

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Apr 11, 2016

1979 Revolution's rough edges don't obscure its ambition in a worthwhile, enlightening narrative adventure.

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Recommended - Furi
Jul 4, 2016

A stylish, mechanically polished boss rush game, Furi effectively channels the spirit of Punch-Out!! to make for an unexpected gem.

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Recommended - Nioh
Feb 2, 2017

This delicious blend of Ninja Gaiden and Dark Souls isn't quite a masterpiece, but it's a stirring return to form for Team Ninja.

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Recommended - Nier: Automata
Mar 7, 2017

Yoko Taro's eccentric action RPG gets a follow-up that's every bit as surprising as its predecessor with a little help from Platinum Games.

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Recommended - Mr. Shifty
Apr 13, 2017

Mr. Shifty's action-packed adventure about a teleporting hero offers a similar adrenaline high as Hotline Miami and Superhot.

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Recommended - TumbleSeed
May 2, 2017

A forgotten arcade treat gets a stylish updating.

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Recommended - The End Is Nigh
Jul 19, 2017

A worthwhile, if familiar, successor to Super Meat Boy.

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Recommended - Nidhogg 2
Aug 15, 2017

An already sterling fighter gets a new coat of paint and a few new tricks. It's not revolutionary, but it's the best Nidhogg has ever been.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Attack on Titan
Sep 5, 2016

Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom isn't very deep, but its wonderful movement system and presentation make it exhilarating in short doses.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Cibele
Nov 5, 2015

An interesting attempt at recapturing the thrill of first love, Cibele is ultimately too clumsy for its own good.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Samorost 3
Mar 28, 2016

Wordless, beautiful and languid, the latest Samorost is a fine adventure game, even if it's not particularly adventurous itself.

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No Recommendation / Blank - Severed
May 4, 2016

A beautiful throwback that's just a touch too shallow.

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