Ben Reeves

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Ben Reeves·Nov 18, 2017

Critic60/100

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One of the most tiring aspects of being a WWE fan is putting up with the lackluster wrestling in 2K’s WWE series every year.

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Ben Reeves·Oct 2, 2017

Critic78/100

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Nightwar is a gorgeous turn-based RPG with clever battle mechanics, but if you want to survive this adventure, you have to work for it.

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Ben Reeves·Sep 18, 2017

Critic83/100

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Infinite’s fictional mash-ups are a bit hackneyed, but watching your favorite heroes smack each other around a room is a thrill.

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Ben Reeves·Aug 24, 2017

Critic93/100

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Firaxis adds nearly a game’s worth of new content into XCOM 2's existing framework without compromising any of its mechanics.

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Ben Reeves·May 18, 2017

Critic80/100

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Mages of Mystralia is one of the few games that makes constructing magic as fun as actually casting it.

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Ben Reeves·Apr 10, 2017

Critic78/100

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The Sexy Brutale’s repetitive nature bogs down what is otherwise a clever title.

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Ben Reeves·Apr 4, 2017

Critic73/100

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Despite this attempt to revitalize the brand, Blaster Master Zero feel like the product of a bygone era.

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Ben Reeves·Feb 21, 2017

Critic78/100

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Stranded a galaxy from home, the crew of the UNSC warship Spirit of Fire responds to an emergency beacon only to encounter a new bloodthirsty faction of the Covenant.

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Ben Reeves·Nov 22, 2016

Critic83/100

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Planet Coaster proves that managing your own wonderland isn’t all fun and games, but its a nearly limitless creation toolkit.

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Ben Reeves·Oct 25, 2016

Critic95/100

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Civilization VI is a Swiss watch of complexity. Every element of Firaxis' newest strategy simulation has been refined to a razor's edge.

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Ben Reeves·Oct 14, 2016

Critic58/100

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WWE 2K17's core combat has improved, but Yuke’s grappling skills still aren’t strong enough to make anyone other than hardcore fans take notice.

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Ben Reeves·Aug 2, 2016

Critic65/100

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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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Ben Reeves·Jul 6, 2016

Critic50/100

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Umbrella Corps had potential, but proves that ideas are nothing without proper execution.

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Ben Reeves·Jun 6, 2016

Critic65/100

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A sterile open world and excessive backtracking drain Catalyst of the fun found in the original.

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Ben Reeves·May 20, 2016

Critic83/100

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Like space itself, Paradox’s new strategy sim is big, complex, and easy to get lost in.