Matthew Kato


87 games reviewed
76.9 average score
78 median score
48.3% of games recommended
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8.5 / 10.0 - DiRT Rally
Mar 29, 2016

Dirt Rally isn't deep in every area, but the gameplay alone makes this my favorite rally game

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8.5 / 10.0 - Madden NFL 17
Aug 23, 2016

The experience isn’t perfect on or off the field, but it still has plenty to like

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8.5 / 10.0 - Steep
Dec 9, 2016

You won’t have to look hard to find what this game has to offer, from its extreme situations to its more subtle pleasures

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Aug 29, 2018

The gameplay is as engrossing as ever, but it and the marquee Master League mode are still looking for a few changes to take the series to the next level.

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8.5 / 10.0 - NBA 2K20
Sep 11, 2019

There's a lot to chew on in this game, good and not as good, but thankfully the gameplay delivers

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8.3 / 10.0 - Forza Horizon 2
Sep 25, 2014

This sequel is a good showing for the series on the new system, but it won't blow your doors off

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8.3 / 10.0 - Madden NFL 18
Aug 17, 2017

Madden 18's benefits don't immediately jump out at you, but they are worth exploring

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8.3 / 10.0 - GRIS
Dec 13, 2018

Offers a well-crafted invitation for exploration on multiple levels, though Gris is neither a walk in the park nor a brain-wringing title

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Mar 17, 2015

The additions to this addictive series don't radically change what it is about, but rather plug into what the series is already doing so well

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8 / 10.0 - Madden NFL 15
Aug 21, 2014

There are definitely things to enjoy in every phase of the game, even though as a whole it isn't extraordinary

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8 / 10.0 - The Golf Club
Aug 19, 2014

The game's fun to play and the course creator will keep you up nights (in a good way), but it lacks a strong carrot to spur you on

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8 / 10.0 - Abzu
Aug 2, 2016

Abzû isn't for everyone, but it has its rewards if you stop to enjoy them

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May 2, 2014

Yet another fun three-click golf disciple that offers a breadth of modes and experiences

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8 / 10.0 - Dangerous Golf
Jun 6, 2016

Dangerous Golf is a battering ram and a ballet at the same time. You’ll cackle with glee at the carnage and stew over missed opportunities

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8 / 10.0 - F1 2016
Aug 19, 2016

The career mode is not just fun to play because it’s back, but the way it’s implemented is well-suited to the sport

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8 / 10.0 - FIFA 19
Sep 21, 2018

FIFA 19 is more exciting on the pitch than off due to the small additions made to the former and the lack of progress for the latter.

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8 / 10.0 - Madden NFL 19
Aug 1, 2018

I still have a lot of fun playing Madden – with the different modes catering to different moods – but the improvements to the experience are not major

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Sep 13, 2018

The gameplay, which you grow into the more you play, is more satisfying than the PGA Tour itself

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Sep 12, 2019

PES 2020 creates a vibrant drama on and off the pitch through small details that can make a big difference

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8 / 10.0 - MotoGP 20
Apr 28, 2020

The curves come at you fast, but if you get into a rhythm you can unlock a rewarding racing experience.

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