Alex Varankou


368 games reviewed
67.9 average score
70 median score
28.5% of games recommended
Feb 9, 2016

American Truck Simulator offers a decent big rig experience for an agreeable price, but it's underwhelming if you consider the existence of ETS2.

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67 / 100 - Street Fighter V
Feb 19, 2016

Street Fighter V excels at offering a polished and enjoyable fighting experience, but not much else. This is a game aimed at highly competitive players, while the rest of the audience will probably feel rather underwhelmed with what they get.

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Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 offers more of the same multiplayer action and enjoyable presentation with a few new features coming to fruition. It's charming and accessible, though the game doesn't break any new ground.

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Mar 5, 2016

Hitman GO borrows a name from a successful franchise and doesn't squander it, though it's a title that will be much more enjoyable for fans of puzzle games rather than stealth action.

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69 / 100 - Quantum Break
Apr 1, 2016

A successful experiment of merging live action TV with a video game, Quantum Break is an enjoyable ride through the mysteries of time travel, even as uneven presentation quality and average gameplay keep it firmly grounded in reality.

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80 / 100 - Ratchet & Clank
Apr 11, 2016

Whether or not you played or remember the original, Ratchet & Clank on PS4 is worth picking up for anyone interested in great looking action, occasional puzzles and platforming.

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70 / 100 - The Collider 2
Apr 21, 2016

The Collider 2 is a decently well designed, appropriately priced arcade sequel for speed junkies.

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May 10, 2016

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End wraps up one of the most memorable action adventure franchises in gaming. The quality has fluctuated a bit, but this final chapter safely brings the series to a satisfying and technically impressive finish.

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45 / 100 - Koi
May 17, 2016

Koi tries to be a relaxing exploration experience, but it doesn't look or play good enough for the high asking price.

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The Walking Dead: Michonne should satisfy most fans looking for another excuse to visit The Walking Dead universe, however briefly.

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47 / 100 - Umbrella Corps
Jul 5, 2016

Umbrella Corps is unfortunately yet another failed attempt for the Resident Evil franchise to branch out.

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61 / 100 - Song of the Deep
Jul 17, 2016

Song of the Deep has a welcoming setting and the foundations of a good game, but poor controls and performance issues leave it occasionally gasping for air.

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72 / 100 - Headlander
Aug 1, 2016

Headlander is an enjoyable 2D metroidvania that successfully merges the usual wacky style of Double Fine with some straightforward gameplay mechanics.

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72 / 100 - Abzu
Aug 4, 2016

Despite a short length and underwhelming gameplay, Abzu makes for a compelling adventure thanks to its striking visuals and a great soundtrack.

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62 / 100 - No Man's Sky
Aug 16, 2016

No Man's Sky is a better technical demo than it is a full priced game. A randomly generated universe sounds like an impressive concept, but the underlying variety and most of the gameplay design could have used more depth.

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86 / 100 - Forza Horizon 3
Sep 20, 2016

The third iteration of the Forza Horizon franchise continues to offer the most accessible, fun, and expansive arcade racing experience around.

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Sep 25, 2016

PES 2017 produces some of the best action on the pitch that the franchise has seen in many years, but the rest of the experience is still left trying to catch up.

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85 / 100 - FIFA 17
Sep 28, 2016

With continually expanding gameplay variety, new online and offline modes, and the introduction of The Journey, FIFA 17 offers an all-around great virtual football experience.

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75 / 100 - NHL 17
Oct 4, 2016

NHL 17 brings a slew of changes and additions to its modes that will make fans happy, but the gameplay is relatively unchanged from last year.

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70 / 100 - Rez Infinite
Oct 16, 2016

Rez Infinite shows that the original gameplay still stands the test of time, now with added VR support and the cool Area X level. The asking price feels a bit high however, especially if you don't plan to use VR or already have Rez HD.

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