Ben Reeves


94 games reviewed
77.1 average score
79 median score
50.0% of games recommended
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Mar 26, 2020

A Dark Matter's simple puzzles are a nice diversion, and exploring Fireproof's creepy world is thrilling

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Feb 12, 2020

I wanted to explore Luna's world and soak in its sights for hours. Many of its puzzles are rewarding, but a few stinkers mar the experience

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8.3 / 10.0 - To The Moon
Jan 15, 2020

To the Moon is incredibly story-focused. Fortunately, that tale is powerful and heartfelt

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6.5 / 10.0 - Darksiders Genesis
Dec 4, 2019

Playing with a friend is more fun than solo, but odd design brings down both experiences

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7.5 / 10.0 - Superliminal
Nov 21, 2019

Puzzles range from clever to obtuse, and exploring these impossible spaces is incredibly compelling

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8 / 10.0 - John Wick Hex
Oct 8, 2019

At its best, John Wick Hex makes you feel like a trained assassin, but those moments are interrupted by strings of repetitive action

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8.8 / 10.0 - Control
Aug 26, 2019

Control's intense firefights are fun, but they don't evolve much in the second half. Fortunately, its unsettling mood and explosive moments more than balance the scales

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Aug 9, 2019

Overworld missions keep the action moving, but the XCOM-like turn-based combat is the real star

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May 17, 2019

A Plague Tale excels in its narrative and setting, but the moment-to-moment action is uninspired

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8.5 / 10.0 - BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!
Apr 25, 2019

BoxBoy + BoxGirl hits the sweet spot with a series of puzzles that aren't too hard, but occasionally make you think

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7.8 / 10.0 - Tropico 6
Mar 29, 2019

New missions and tasks come at a steady clip, so you're never at a loss for things to do. Even so, I had the most fun when I went off-script and created my own goals

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Growing a small group of settlers into a world-spanning superpower is rewarding at every step

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9.5 / 10.0 - Resident Evil 2
Jan 22, 2019

For Resident Evil fans this is a must-play, but even those without nostalgia for RE 2 will have a good time

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8.8 / 10.0 - DUSK
Dec 13, 2018

Fast-paced and violent action hits the ground running, but the intense horror atmosphere might turn off some

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This heartfelt and poignant adventure offers thrilling moments centered on a strong core idea

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8.8 / 10.0 - Mega Man 11
Oct 1, 2018

This Mega Man looks modern, but it offers a classic Mega Man challenge. Thankfully, four difficulty settings and a range of upgrades help ease in all types of players

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7.5 / 10.0 - Two Point Hospital
Aug 31, 2018

Decking out each hospital with new equipment and bizarre décor is rewarding, but you have to go through those motions repeatedly

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7.5 / 10.0 - Chasm
Jul 31, 2018

Chasm features a lot of Metroid goodness, but the randomness makes levels range from triumphant to tedious

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Jul 13, 2018

Captain Toad's treasure laden levels are bite-sized, stress-free puzzles packed with surprises.

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Jun 1, 2018

Curse of the Moon has a fun roster of unique heroes, but the slow-moving action quickly grows stale

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