Posts By Alec Benner

MLB The Show 21 Review – Walking to First

MLB The Show 21 Review – Walking to First

MLB The Show doesn't revolutionize baseball sims, but solid gameplay keeps it compelling.

RIDE 4 Review – Spinning Out In The Turn

RIDE 4 Review – Spinning Out In The Turn

RIDE 4 looks the part, but fundamental issues keep it from truly shining.

Tennis World Tour 2 Review – Double Fault

Tennis World Tour 2 Review – Double Fault

Tennis World Tour 2 has some good aspects, but they never fully combine into a satisfying whole.

WRC 9 Review – Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Roads

WRC 9 Review – Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Roads

Despite some blemishes, WRC 9 offers a solid, if challenging, experience.

Project CARS 3 Review – A Detour Worth Taking

Project CARS 3 Review – A Detour Worth Taking

Project Cars 3 strays wildly from the formula of the past. While that may alienate long time fans, the end result is a blast to play

PGA Tour 2K21 Review – Par for the Course

PGA Tour 2K21 Review – Par for the Course

PGA 2K21 offers a solid experience on the green, but the production values feel dated compared to other games in the sports genre.

EA Sports UFC 4 Review – A One-Two Punch

EA Sports UFC 4 Review – A One-Two Punch

EA Sports UFC 4 isn't perfect. But the experience is a lot of fun both in and out of the arena.

Hyper Scape Review – A Glitch in the Matrix

Hyper Scape Review – A Glitch in the Matrix

Hyper Scape has charm and potential, but confused design choices permeate the experience.

Rocket Arena Review – Not Quite Rocking It

Rocket Arena Review – Not Quite Rocking It

Rocket Arena offers some decent multiplayer action, but thin content and mechanics keep it from staying engaging.

Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycaris Review – Not Quite Artful

Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycaris Review – Not Quite Artful

SAO: Alicization Lycaris offers a strong core, but it’s wrapped in strange choices and clunky designs.

NASCAR Heat 5 Review – Racing in High Gear

NASCAR Heat 5 Review – Racing in High Gear

NASCAR Heat 5 may not be revolutionary, but it’s a solid and enjoyable racing simulation.

Assetto Corsa Competizone PS4 Review – Life in the Fast Lane

Assetto Corsa Competizone PS4 Review – Life in the Fast Lane

There’s some appeal here for enthusiasts of the sport, but some faulty design and dated production hold the experience back.

Those Who Remain Review – Clunky And Dated

Those Who Remain Review – Clunky And Dated

Those Who Remain offers a fascinating horror story. Unfortunately, the game it’s built around isn’t as compelling.

Terrraria: Journey’s End Review – An Unexpected Journey

Terrraria: Journey’s End Review – An Unexpected Journey

After nearly a decade, Terraria’s content updates come to an end with the best expansion yet.

Saints Row: The Third Remastered Review – Silly And Chaotic

Saints Row: The Third Remastered Review – Silly And Chaotic

Though it can feel dated in spots, Saints Row: The Third Remastered still offers ridiculous, over the top fun.

Super Mega Baseball 3 Review – Bottom of the Ninth and Just Barely Trailing

Super Mega Baseball 3 Review – Bottom of the Ninth and Just Barely Trailing

Super Mega Baseball 3 offers a lot of fun elements, but they never quite combine into a cohesive whole.

Predator: Hunting Grounds Guide – 15 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

Predator: Hunting Grounds Guide – 15 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

Make sure you master the hunt with these techniques.

Predator: Hunting Grounds Review – The Thrill of the Hunt

Predator: Hunting Grounds Review – The Thrill of the Hunt

Predator: Hunting Grounds is a great addition to the multiplayer shooter genre, with plenty of fun to be had regardless of which side you choose to play.

MotoGP 20 Review – Leaning Hard Into the Turn

MotoGP 20 Review – Leaning Hard Into the Turn

MotoGP 20 offers a realistic simulation for enthusiasts of the sport – and little else.

Phantasy Star Online 2 Review – A Bright Star in an Empty Sky

Phantasy Star Online 2 Review – A Bright Star in an Empty Sky

Phantasy Star Online 2 suffers from some clunkiness, but fills a void, on Xbox in particular, very well.