Ben Reeves


94 games reviewed
77.1 average score
79 median score
50.0% of games recommended
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5.8 / 10.0 - WWE 2K17
Oct 14, 2016

The removal of Showcase mode is sorely missed, and while the overall action is more polished, WWE 2K still has some ways to go before it gets where it needs to be

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Oct 5, 2016

Charming characters and zany events fill the world, which is good because you traverse the same locales multiple times

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6.5 / 10.0 - Poly Bridge
Aug 2, 2016

Poly Bridge is more of a builder's toolbox than a traditional game. Overcoming these engineering challenges is rewarding, but reaching the solution takes a lot of work

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5 / 10.0 - Umbrella Corps
Jul 6, 2016

If you could find a match consistently you’d experience the mediocre gunplay. Unfortunately, you’ll be staring at a matchmaking screen more than playing the game

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Jun 6, 2016

This genre-blender experiments with the traditional sandbox formula, but fails to encapsulate the fun elements of an open world

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8.3 / 10.0 - Stellaris
May 20, 2016

A series of small tasks makes Stellaris easy to jump into, but hard to put down without completing that "one last thing"

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May 2, 2016

Stephen's Sausage Roll isn’t flashy, but those who love cracking tough puzzles should rise to this challenge

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8.5 / 10.0 - Quantum Break
Apr 1, 2016

The show leaves a bit to be desired, but the game is full of breakneck firefights and stunning action set pieces

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7.8 / 10.0 - SUPERHOT
Feb 26, 2016

Each level is a tight-knit firefight that unfolds like a classic gun-fu action film

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9.5 / 10.0 - XCOM 2
Feb 1, 2016

Alien firefights play out like deadly games of chess. The difficulty tests your resolve, but XCOM remains one of the deepest and most rewarding strategy games on the market

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8.5 / 10.0 - SteamWorld Heist
Dec 21, 2015

Fans of strategy titles won't want to bypass this under-the-radar hit

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6.3 / 10.0 - WWE 2K16
Nov 3, 2015

2K's historical video packages are a great trip down memory lane, but the moment-to-moment action isn't worth remembering

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Oct 7, 2015

A series of flamboyant action sequences and a proven combat formula make this a solid choice for action fans

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Oct 1, 2015

Players hungry for a meaty story should look no further. Players who want strategy will only find it sporadically

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8 / 10.0 - Galak-Z
Aug 6, 2015

Galak-Z is the perfect game to play in short bursts. Its random nature means the balancing feels off, but the tight combat will keep you coming back

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Jul 28, 2015

These puzzles are harder than those in the base game. Thankfully, they also feel fair and rewarding, and offer puzzle fans something to dig their teeth into

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8 / 10.0 - Massive Chalice
Jun 1, 2015

A strategic experiment in eugenics that could benefit from more attention to the fine details

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8 / 10.0 - Invisible Inc.
May 13, 2015

Invisible, Inc. is like a tense game of hide and seek, except the repercussions for being found are deadly

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7.8 / 10.0 - Tower of Guns
Apr 11, 2015

You can power through a few rounds of Tower of Guns quickly, and the inventive enemies and non-stop action keep you coming back

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6.5 / 10.0 - Aaru's Awakening
Feb 27, 2015

If you can retrain your brain to these unorthodox controls, Aaru's Awakening offers some fun platforming moments

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