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Ben Smith


38 games reviewed
80.0 average score
80 median score
86.8% of games recommended
8.5 / 10.0 - BIOMUTANT
May 24, 2021

Throughout the game characters remind us that it’s alright to remember the past but the past is just that, the past. We need to focus on the future while using the past as a guide. The team at Experiment 101 have done just that with Biomutant. They created a game that uses elements from games that we’ve loved in the past, while simultaneously moving these elements forward and blending them together to show us that video games can be so much more than we ever imagined they could be.

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9 / 10.0 - Ghostrunner
Oct 26, 2020

In a time where nearly every game demands your full attention, Ghostrunner actually deserves it.

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8 / 10.0 - Disc Room
Oct 22, 2020

Disc Room is a fun, fast, and challenging experience with nearly infinite replayability.

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Jan 27, 2020

There’s very little indication that Journey to the Savage Planet wasn’t made by a AAA studio. The quality and time put into each part of the world are superb. By the end the gameplay loop gets a bit stale and the magic wears off, but wow… the first few hours are riveting.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Felix the Reaper
Oct 14, 2019

The personality of this world and its characters are outright endearing. However, the lack of any real narrative is a large oversight in my book. However, those looking for fun and, at times, difficult puzzles are guaranteed to enjoy what is present. With the added benefit of accessibility features and hardcore challenge modes, those who tout gameplay as king will find themselves at home within Felix The Reaper.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Ion Fury
Aug 14, 2019

Ion Fury is remarkably smooth, much like you would expect from a traditional Build game, or nearly any first-person shooter from the mid-90s.

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8.5 / 10.0 - My Friend Pedro
Jun 20, 2019

My Friend Pedro will take you on a journey to the most extreme depths of beautiful violence… and you'll love every second of it.

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9 / 10.0 - Gato Roboto
May 30, 2019

Gato Roboto is an absolutely great game. That doesn’t mean it’s without flaws, but the few that are present are easily overshadowed by the brilliant pixel art, often refreshing humor, and fun gameplay. Even stages that are often the downfall of a Metroidvania such as a water level or chase sequence are done incredibly well.

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Apr 23, 2019

SteamWorld Quest is a marvel in its own right, and a victory in a genre full of eternally popular bestsellers and beloved franchises.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Ghost Giant
Apr 10, 2019

The art style is immaculate and beautiful in nearly every way, giving testament to the creators’ vision of a world that is alive and breathing.

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8 / 10.0 - Falcon Age
Apr 9, 2019

Falcon Age’s narrative is touching and sincere. The concept of bonding with a pet or companion to accomplish your goals is not one that has been overdone, and will appeal to many players. Technical issues aside, Falcon Age is a welcome title that not only helped us see a different angle of modernization than we are used to seeing in the medium, but was also incredibly cute and enjoyable.

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Mar 27, 2019

Overall, while short, the compelling nature of She Remembered Caterpillars more than makes up for this shortcoming. It offers enough of a challenge to stump you into working to decipher the puzzles, while not punishing you for your attempts.

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Mar 18, 2019

Overall, even though The Division 2 has some less exciting points and enemies are essentially just re-skinned and buffed up as you progress, I’m having a ton of fun with it. It feels complete and like it was ready to be released.

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8.5 / 10.0 - APE OUT
Feb 28, 2019

Throwing an enemy against a wall will decimate them. And decimating an enemy has never felt so good as it does in Ape Out.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Donut County
Aug 27, 2018

We recommend Donut County to anyone looking for a short, yet enjoyable game to play for a few hours. Since the mechanics are easy to pick up and the themes of the game can be easily understood, we believe this is a great game for all ages and is even one to enjoy with kids on the weekend.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Strange Brigade
Aug 27, 2018

Overall, we'd suggest you give Strange Brigade a try, but make sure you know what you're looking at first to keep your expectations in check.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Flipping Death
Aug 7, 2018

Penny is a over-the-top goth wannabee that gets a little too zealous about Halloween and is fired from her funeral home job. She then goes to hang out with her boyfriend in a cemetery before falling through a crypt, bashing her body on a rock, and dies - thereby meeting Death himself. Badly in need of a vacation, Death mistakes Penny for his replacement and she becomes the harbinger of doom, helping dead folks get settled into their newfound lives.

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Jul 30, 2018

We highly encourage anyone who is currently a VR user to pick up Pixel Ripped 1989 as soon as possible. It’s a solid experience and did something that few other virtual reality games have ever done to me – make me forget I’m in virtual reality. The gameplay is fun (even if a bit more difficult than you’d expect at times) and the concept is great. It’s a tad longer than most other VR games out there, and comes in at a very reasonable price.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Wizard of Legend
May 15, 2018

Overall, Wizard of Legend is a solid purchase and we recommend it heartily. It’s fun, fast, and challenging all while having a wonderful soundtrack and (even if not unique) fantastic art style sure to please anyone looking for a retro-inspired game with fantastically tight controls.

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