Michael Straw


92 games reviewed
71.3 average score
71 median score
38.0% of games recommended
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10 / 10.0 - F1 2019
Jun 26, 2019

F1 2019 is a rare occasion where a game can look and feel the same, but do enough to put it over the top.

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10 / 10.0 - F1 2021
Jul 12, 2021

F1 2021 once again shows that the best games can still find ways to improve to stay at the top of racing genre.

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9.5 / 10.0 - F1 2020
Jul 6, 2020

As the final F1 game of the generation, F1 2020 goes out with a bang, making it a must play for anyone, racing fan or not.

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9 / 10.0 - MLB 17: The Show
Mar 29, 2017

MLB The Show 17 is a great installment, and no matter how long it's been since you last picked up The Show — even if you still play The Show 16 — this game is worth the pick up.

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9 / 10.0 - Madden NFL 18
Aug 16, 2017

Madden 18 is a game that finally shows fans what the developers can do when harnessing the full power of the current generation of consoles.

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9 / 10.0 - F1 2017
Aug 24, 2017

F1 2017 isn't a game without flaws. An extremely steep learning curve and graphical hiccups during intense racing moments can push players away from what is otherwise an incredible game. Still, with a variety of gameplay options and the deepest career mode a racing sim has ever seen, there's no doubt that F1 2017 is the best in the history of the series.

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May 5, 2018

It's fun and accessible enough that anyone can just pick it up and enjoy it while deep enough to keep even the biggest baseball purist entertained. When it's all said and done, Super Mega Baseball 2 could go down as the best baseball title of this generation of gaming.

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Sep 11, 2018

The game makes the necessary adjustments to huge flaws from the previous year, with nice additions added in that keeps the 2K machine going as the Top Simulation Basketball Game on the market.

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9 / 10.0 - F1 2018
Aug 18, 2018

F1 2018 is a game that once again shows why it's one of the best racing titles on the market. From a fun and deep career mode to an excellent on-track experience, it's everything that a racing fan would want in a video game.

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Sep 27, 2018

All in all FIFA 19 is once again the most complete soccer game on the market today with tons of game modes and things to keep even the most hardcore soccer fanatics busy for hundreds of hours.

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Sep 4, 2018

The Golf Club 2019 presents a good challenge for new and experienced players alike, and does a nice job of making you feel like you've accomplished something anytime you pull off a successful round or tournament.

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May 12, 2020

Once again, Metalhead Software proves that you don’t need a major league license to make a great sports game

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Sep 4, 2020

No matter which way you spin in, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 is an excellent remake from top to bottom. The levels look great, the soundtrack is nostalgic yet modern, and the gameplay brings you back to sitting on your living room floor late at night playing with friends.

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9 / 10.0 - NBA 2K22
Sep 17, 2021

NBA 2K22 is a game that has something for everyone to enjoy, and brings back memories of the game’s glory years. It’s a shining example of how sports games on the PS5 and Xbox Series X should be.

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With a deep and fun career mode, online cross-play, and enough modes to keep anyone busy, Monster Energy Supercross 6 is the best game in the history of the series.

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8.8 / 10.0 - EA Sports UFC 3
Feb 1, 2018

Even with the shortcomings in the grappling and submission systems, UFC 3 has so many positives that it's hard to deny the fact that it's the best MMA game ever created.

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8.8 / 10.0 - Onrush
Jun 11, 2018

It's a one-of-a-kind experience that adds freshness to a market that desperately needed it. The vehicle abilities, awe-inspiring crashes, and the over-the-top action make Onrush a must play for anyone who enjoys racing games. Hell, even if driving games aren't your cup of tea, Onrush is one cup that everyone should try.

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8.7 / 10.0 - MLB 18: The Show
Mar 24, 2018

MLB The Show 18 is as deep an offering as Sony has ever put out despite the lack of an online franchise and a few smaller issues. From the incredibly in-depth modes like Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty to the gameplay changes that see weather impact how a ball flies through the air and the way hits come off the bat, MLB The Show 18 is easier than ever to become invested in and enjoy.

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8.5 / 10.0 - DiRT 4
Jul 3, 2017

On the track it's an incredible experience that any racing fan would enjoy, especially with the Your Stage feature adding extra hours of rally-racing fun. Off the track, though, Dirt 4 comes up short with features to keep you entertained outside the vehicle.

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8.5 / 10.0 - EA Sports UFC 4
Aug 15, 2020

UFC 4 is a great swan song for the series this generation, and is the best of the four EA Sports-developed UFC titles.

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