Scott Butterworth


33 games reviewed
69.3 average score
70 median score
27.3% of games recommended
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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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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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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 - 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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Nov 24, 2015

The Wild Run expansion improves Ubisoft's lackluster "carPG" The Crew in a number of ways but can't quite redeem the entire experience.

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Nov 18, 2015

After more than a decade of handheld titles and digital re-releases, Mario Tennis finally returns to consoles with Mega Mushrooms, online multiplayer, and a disappointing lack of content.

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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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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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Oct 20, 2015

Embarrassing acting, questionable songs choices, and unwelcome microtransactions spoil the biggest mechanical improvement to music gaming in years.

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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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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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6.8 / 10.0 - Escape Dead Island
Nov 16, 2014

Escape Dead Island questions how we perceive reality, alongside questionable zombie-killing and stealth.

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May 7, 2014

Tex Murphy's latest weaves campy live action, silly puns, and convoluted mysteries into a fun, if dated adventure.

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