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Matt Kowalski

Matt Kowalski

77.3
Avg Score Given
+2.2
Steam Disparity
+12.5
MC Disparity
+7.4
Combined Disparity
50
Reviews
8 early reviews (before release)|33 launch window reviews (within 60 days of release)|9 late reviews

Scoring Pattern

25
Lowest Score
100
Highest Score
15.4
Score Spread(variance in their own scores)

Disparity Over Time

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Reviews

11/27/2025

Launch Window
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If you are looking for a decent horror game, then it is worth picking up A.I.L.A. If you are looking for a satisfying one that rivals The Dark Pictures or Until Dawn, then you might want to look elsewhere. At the end of the day, it just depends on what you are looking for. Hopefully, they will fix more of the bugs in the game, add difficulty settings, and update the visuals in future patches to make the game more accessible to everyday gamers.

Critic
70
Steam
84-13.6
Metacritic
74-4.0
Combined
79-8.8

If you were a fan of Jackbox Party Pack 4, 5, and 8, then you will have a great time playing these games with your friends or even complete strangers. Some of the game modes are not optimized to be played in a loud environment, but if there is a will, there is a way.

Critic
85
Steam
94-9.3
Metacritic
N/A
Combined
94-9.3

10/5/2025

Launch Window
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QuoteIf you are a fan of rhythm games or are looking for a new roguelite, then it is worth giving Fresh Tracks a chance. Even if you’re not into music or roguelite games, after our time playing the Fresh Tracks, it definitely would be a great game to pick up regardless.not yet available

Critic
85
Steam
98-13.5
Metacritic
N/A
Combined
98-13.5

9/16/2025

Launch Window
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If you are looking for a side-scrolling shooter, then you could give Ra Ra Boom a chance if you and three other friends want to chip in five dollars for a game to play with one another on Stream or on a rainy day. Otherwise, the game is skippable and is something to pick up during a Steam sale or something that you get as part of a bundle.

Critic
65
Steam
N/A
Metacritic
58+7.0
Combined
58+7.0

The only reason we can not give it a perfect score is due to the game’s teleport mechanic not working properly on multiple occasions and that there is only one difficulty to play the game on; there were a few times where we had to relaunch the game because we would teleport and end up glitched outside of the map unable to get back in. We expect that this issue will be fixed in the near future, but until then, enjoy its ambitious performance.

Critic
90
Steam
98-8.4
Metacritic
N/A
Combined
98-8.4

6/23/2025

Launch Window
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Yes, GEX is one of the first platformers that introduced a fully voiced protagonist, but beyond that, the franchise is fairly average. This re-release of the GEX Trilogy could have been so much more, but instead it just banks on nostalgia over being an entry point for new gamers.

Critic
70
Steam
71-0.8
Metacritic
N/A
Combined
71-0.8

As someone who is coming into the franchise a decade after its original release, I definitely feel like I missed out on something so beautiful. Between the complex puzzles, soothing soundtrack, and multiple endings, you can spend hours on the game and get lost in the world.

Critic
95
Steam
92+3.5
Metacritic
67+28.0
Combined
79+15.8

3/11/2025

Early Review
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Since Fragpunk is free to play it is definitely something that is worth checking out.

Critic
80
Steam
74+5.8
Metacritic
N/A
Combined
74+5.8

At the end of the day, if you are looking to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection to just relive or experience some of the beloved early games then it is worth picking up. If you are looking to battle against other duelists, then it might be better to hold off on picking up this collection until there are more multiplayer options.

Critic
90
Steam
76+13.7
Metacritic
83+7.0
Combined
80+10.3

12/12/2024

Early Review
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If you are a lover of Fairy Tail and just want to relive the Fairy Tail final Arc, then it is worth picking up Fairy Tail 2 as it’s a fun JRPG.

Critic
75
Steam
64+11.4
Metacritic
68+7.0
Combined
66+9.2

In the end, Chicken Police: Into the Hive is a thrilling sequel to Chicken Police: Paint it Red. If you play the game without playing the original, there are some key moments referenced that will leave you feeling confused, however, the game does a decent enough job quickly glancing over it to not take you out of the overall experience.

Critic
80
Steam
82-2.2
Metacritic
800.0
Combined
81-1.1

If you grew up with Backyard Baseball, you will feel a sense of nostalgia like reconnecting with a childhood friend you haven’t seen in a long time. The gameplay is simple enough and smooth enough that a new player can pick up the game and just play while a returning veteran will know some tricks of the trade.

Critic
90
Steam
98-7.5
Metacritic
N/A
Combined
98-7.5

9/30/2024

Launch Window
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DeathSprint 66 is a fun action-packed racer whose only flaws are a lack of an online community and a themed story mode. The game does have some latency issues which cause some untimely deaths that can seem like bugs. The game does require a minimum of 10 GB of RAM which can be a lot for older computers.

Critic
80
Steam
83-3.3
Metacritic
65+15.0
Combined
74+5.9

Although it is always fun to play a new Jackbox Party Pack, the Jackbox Naughty Pack misses the mark slightly with its selection of games and limited game modes. Two of the games feel too similar to other game modes that Jackbox In has put out before and feel you are paying for something that you could create on your own. The adult topics are raunchy at first but a majority of the questions and prompts feel like they were written by children pretending to be adults. Honestly, it would have been interesting if Jackbox pushed the envelope a bit further and gave more options; it felt like they played it too safe.

Critic
70
Steam
34+36.4
Metacritic
50+20.0
Combined
42+28.2

If you are considering picking up this game it is better to wait until it goes on sale than to buy it at full price. The game can be completed in 2 to 4 hours even with the bugs. Ultimately it is your choice if you want to pick it up or not.

Critic
100
Steam
87+13.4
Metacritic
N/A
Combined
87+13.4

If you are looking for a fun hack-and-slash game or something enjoyable to play consider picking up Gori: Cuddly Carnage instead of more expensive titles. The side missions alone will give you something else to enjoy and are a good way to get money to upgrade your abilities.

Critic
90
Steam
97-6.5
Metacritic
79+11.0
Combined
88+2.2

5/2/2024

Launch Window
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Overall, it was fun to playthrough Reveil. The playthrough we did took about three hours to get through but after seeing what you need to do can probably be done in about two hours. For $19.99, the game is worth checking out; if the game goes on sale then it would definitely be a great horror game to pick up for spooky season.

Critic
85
Steam
88-2.5
Metacritic
67+18.0
Combined
77+7.7

If you have ever been curious or wanted to try one of the worst games ever made, then it might be finally time to play Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties. The Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties: Definitive Edition makes what was one of the worst games ever made into a fun and comical experience.

Critic
75
Steam
N/A
Metacritic
N/A
Combined
N/A

At the end of the day, Nightdive Studios has done a great job with the Star Wars Dark Forces Remaster and would make Lucas Arts proud compared to some other Star Wars titles. Yes, the game isn’t for everyone, but the developers have done a good job of making it accessible to most. The lack of a colorblind mode does seem like a failed oversight when you look at everything they did add, but it doesn’t make or break the game experience.

Critic
80
Steam
90-10.1
Metacritic
68+12.0
Combined
79+1.0

Honestly, if you think a game about slapping someone might be of interest to you, then it is worth checking out or picking up. For $19.99, picking up The Rose & Camellia Collection might be worth it at least to try.

Critic
85
Steam
N/A
Metacritic
N/A
Combined
N/A
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