Scott Butterworth

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Scott Butterworth·Jun 6, 2016

Critic70/100

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Catalyst's combat stumbles, but the fluid freerunning and enticing open-world challenges overshadow most of its shortcomings.

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Scott Butterworth·May 18, 2016

Critic50/100

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Despite its ambitious premise, Homefront's efforts to reclaim Philadelphia are sabotaged by technical issues, faulty mechanics, and predictable storytelling.

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Scott Butterworth·May 6, 2016

Critic70/100

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Gearbox Software's first major IP since Borderlands borrows that series' shooting but confuses the proceedings with an overwhelming array of ideas. Can 25 heroes save the day?

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Scott Butterworth·Mar 28, 2016

Critic70/100

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The studio behind imaginative indie hits Machinarium and Botanicula debuts its most ambitious game yet: a beautiful yet simplistic point-and-click adventure.

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Scott Butterworth·Mar 13, 2016

Critic80/100

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Despite oddly overpowered enemies and repetitive level grinding, The Division succeeds thanks to its rich world, strong campaign, and impressive online functionality.

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Scott Butterworth·Feb 18, 2016

Critic70/100

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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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Scott Butterworth·Feb 12, 2016

Critic80/100

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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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Scott Butterworth·Feb 8, 2016

Critic70/100

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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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Scott Butterworth·Nov 24, 2015

Critic60/100

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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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Scott Butterworth·Nov 9, 2015

Critic70/100

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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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Scott Butterworth·Nov 2, 2015

Critic80/100

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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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Scott Butterworth·Oct 20, 2015

Critic60/100

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

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Scott Butterworth·Oct 10, 2015

Critic70/100

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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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Scott Butterworth·Oct 5, 2015

Critic70/100

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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.