Michael Straw
Overpass is a good concept, but it should’ve stayed in the incubator a little longer to make it truly a good game.
AO Tennis 2 is definitely a step up from the first game, but there’s still a lot that can be done to make the series a must-have for tennis fans, let alone sports fans.
Madden 20 is a game that will divide fans right down the middle. Fans who love MUT and have been getting the attention for all these years, will come back and really love what they have. Fans of modes like Franchise and Superstar may feel like enough is enough, no matter how great the action on the field is.
Dangerous Driving does a nice job to truly give that franchise a spiritual successor, and a game for all of the Burnout fans out there to enjoy.
It’s not the easiest game to pick up for newcomers to the series, but the feeling of accomplishment as you improve your skill on the road is not to be overlooked. With the amount of bikes to unlock and upgrade and tracks to enjoy, Ride 3 is a game that will impress with its depth.
If you are looking for Axis Football 18 to be the title that gets you away from the Madden machine forever, you're going to be disappointed. However, at an affordable price of just $20, Axis Football 18 is something that any football fan — especially fans of franchise mode and customization — should check out.
For what it is, Danger Zone 2 isn't a bad game.
NBA Playgrounds has potential, but it just leaves too much in the locker room to be considered anything more than unpolished. At least there's no micro-transactions in this one.
Disc Jam is a nice base for something big in the future. It has a simple-to-grasp control scheme, fun and accessible gameplay, and even takes more strategy to succeed either solo or on a team than one would expect from a game like this. Sadly, it often feels too bare to spend as much time in it as other options out there.
Rugby 22 does some things a lot better than any rugby game of the past decade, especially on the field. Unfortunately, everything off the field keeps the game from having any sort of replay value unless you are a diehard.
For the first time in years, Monster Truck fans actually have a game worth picking up in Monster Truck Championship. There’s just no depth outside of Career Mode.
MXGP 2020 is a game with some good things going for it, but there may not be enough there to keep casual motocross fans entertained for long.
Monster Energy Supercross 3 is another good installment in the series. The races are fun, the tracks are authentic, and the modes are enjoyable. The only problem is that it feels like much of the same with no major leaps.
It's not going to make you completely forget about getting Madden this year, but Axis Football 17 does a solid job of giving PC football fans who've been yearning for a fun experience an option to pick up.
It’s not a game that’s going to change the mind of everyone who’s ever had a problem with the franchise over the years, but UFC 5 is still a good game worth picking up for any MMA fan.
Forza Motorsport is a beautiful game that will feel familiar to returning fans. However, the game is just a pretty face with no real interesting additions to make it interesting. Overall, it’s a solid racing game.
Madden NFL 23 is a game that does quite a bit to make on-field play more fun than in years past. And even with its shortcomings, it’s finally starting to turn into the game fans have been hoping for some time.
NHL 22 makes a successful jump to the Frostbite engine by playing it more safe than any other game in the past. It’s a fun game for any hockey fan, but won’t give you that true next-gen feel you may be wanting.
MLB The Show 21 isn’t a bad game, but there’s a lot that needs to starting changing for MLB The Show to avoid becoming viewed by its fans in the same way as Madden NFL is by its.
Tony Stewart’s Sprint Car Racing not only gives fans the game sprint car fans want, but does it in a way that hasn’t been done before for the sport.