Phil Savage
Scoring Pattern
Disparity by Outlet
Disparity Over Time
Each point represents a review. Hover for details. Positive = critic higher than users. Negative = critic lower.
Reviews
7/29/2025
Launch Window“Story aside, this would be one of Destiny 2's more forgettable campaigns. But thanks to its wide-ranging overhauls, it's become memorable for all the wrong reasons.”
6/17/2024
Launch Window“It's simply the best Destiny 2 expansion-both a satisfying conclusion to the series' first saga, and a compelling shooter packed full of stuff to do.”
11/6/2023
Early Review“It may be short, but it still packs a punch. Like a Dragon: Gaiden does little new, but its story is fascinating and heartbreaking in equal measure.”
3/17/2023
Launch Window“A disappointing campaign, and a sandbox rework that shows promise, but feels like it's still some major balance patches away from leaving the game in a good place.”
4/4/2022
Launch Window“A worthy send-off to Guild Wars 2's Elder Dragon saga, and a reason to be optimistic about the future of the game.”
3/11/2022
Launch Window“There's still work to be done on the game at large, but The Witch Queen is a massive step in the right direction. The campaign alone is worth the price of admission.”
11/4/2021
Early Review“Playground's singular series gets a lush new setting, but otherwise remains committed to tuning an already winning formula. But even a marginal improvement on the best racing series around is worth celebrating.”
10/22/2021
Launch Window“Please make more games, Original Fire. Show the rest of the genre how 'sim-meets-arcade' is done.”
“A thoughtful response to Dishonored that makes for an entertaining stealth shooter in its own right, but it's the multiplayer invasions that make Deathloop sing.”
3/25/2021
Late Review“The setting of Onomichi proves that the long-running series still has some tricks, making Yakuza 6 a worthy finale for its main protagonist.”
11/24/2020
Launch Window“Beyond Light is a fun campaign on a beautiful and expansive new world, but Destiny 2 is still some way from being the best version of itself.”
10/14/2019
Launch Window“Not the best, biggest or neatest expansion in the series' history, Shadowkeep nonetheless sets a solid foundation for what's to come.”
5/29/2019
Early Review“Beneath its charming and inventive worlds, Outer Wilds hides a cleverly unfolding mystery.”
5/2/2019
Late Review“A triumphant remake of Yakuza 2, full of fun diversions and featuring one of the series' best stories.”
“An entertaining but unambitious sequel that collects up the best features of previous games and adds in some interesting new twists.”
2/11/2019
Late Review“Suffers in comparison to Yakuza 0, but is still a compelling drama and an important part of the series as a whole. ”
“Essentially more of its predecessor but with a more consistent quality of levels. Which is fine: its predecessor was great.”
10/24/2018
Launch Window“I listened to Wandersong's soundtrack while writing this review, and I've been happily jiggling my leg throughout.”
10/18/2018
Early Review“A captivating story and varied card battles ensure this light-touch RPG remains entertaining throughout its lengthy campaign.”
9/25/2018
Early Review“Unless you're looking for a hardcore sim, Forza Horizon is still the best racing series around.”
