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593 games reviewed
76.8 average score
80 median score
56.2% of games recommended

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Nov 16, 2014

There's no hyperbole when I say that Dragon Age: Inquisition is the best RPG I've played in a long time. Hell, it's the best game of any genre I've played in a long time. It's a shoo-in for Game of the Year in my books, a masterclass in game design that deserves a spot in everyone's game library.

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10 / 10.0 - Grand Theft Auto V
Nov 26, 2014

This sharper Grand Theft Auto V doesn't carry any additional moniker – perhaps signifying the developer's confidence in believing that all versions of their game are the best. That simply isn't true here. These newer versions help realise Los Santos in a way that wasn't possible before, and reaffirms Rockstar's skill in producing authentic worlds, with a character all their own.

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10 / 10.0 - Gears of War 4
Oct 6, 2016

A gleefully gritty, gruesome, and grand continuation of the franchise.

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9.9 / 10.0 - The Witness
Feb 5, 2016

Not so much filled with "a-ha!" moments. They're more like epiphanies.

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Jul 30, 2014

What was one of the best games for the PlayStation 3 is now one of the best games you can buy for the PlayStation 4. You owe it to yourself to experience this masterpiece first hand.

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Dec 9, 2013

The game is breathtakingly simple, polished to perfection, and tonnes of fun - by yourself or with friends. The only reason it's not getting a perfect 10 is because I miss the story elements, and some of the bosses were just far too easy to overcome.

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May 5, 2016

An epic masterpiece worth saving your gold doubloons for.

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A flawless conclusion to what might be Telltale's greatest work.

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Jul 18, 2016

“Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE” is a really weird way of spelling “Persona”.

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Dec 8, 2016

Matt received a physical copy of Pokemon Sun from Nintendo for review.

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9.7 / 10.0 - Watch Dogs 2
Nov 14, 2016

Watch Dogs 2 has created an immersive world, disturbingly close to the real one. It’s still a fictitious San Francisco, but sometimes it’s difficult to tell which bits are made up. With rich, in depth missions, colourful characters, and fun open world gameplay, this might just be the best game I’ve played this year.

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9.6 / 10.0 - LittleBigPlanet 3
Nov 17, 2014

There are some slight issues, for instance the usually slick controls start to falter when R1 is used for climbing, or grappling - but also shooting when holding a weapon. Or perhaps you could question some of the loading times, especially when visiting Zom Zom's store to purchase costumes. But these are minor gripes that don't even come close to ruining one of the best platformers money can buy.

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Jun 28, 2015

Buy Arkham Knight. Become the Batman. You won't be disappointed.

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Dec 2, 2014

They succeed, with soaring colours.

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Dec 10, 2014

A must for Persona and Etrian Odyssey fans alike

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9.5 / 10.0 - Mortal Kombat X
Apr 22, 2015

Overall, Mortal Kombat X is easily the deepest in the series, in terms of both story and combat mechanics. The microtransactions are a minor issue in the face of the great gameplay, but this is still the best title in the series. One thing's for sure: the next Mortal Kombat has a lot to live up to.

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Oct 15, 2014

A wise man once mused, "why don't you have a pork bun in your hand?" I could ask the same thing of Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition - it's one of the best games available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and ought to be in every gamer's collection.

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9.5 / 10.0 - The Swapper
Aug 11, 2014

The Swapper is a beautiful, haunting thing. It's rare for a game to leave you feeling emotionally numb, but also satisfied by the journey. All of The Swapper's parts operate in concert, creating a masterful puzzle platformer that deserves to be remembered.

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Mar 24, 2014

It's never dull, not even for a moment, and while technically repetitive (there are so many drug dealers and enemy bases) the variety afforded by both your abilities and the environment ensure that it never feels like a chore to play.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Journey
Aug 3, 2015

Journey's beauty isn't solely from its art or music, or the experiences crafted by its level designers and programmers. It's the way all of the elements speak to each other, and how it challenges classical game systems to further reinforce its metaphors. Journey was a masterclass in emotional design when it came out. This sharper, crisper version still carries that badge.

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