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Alex Santa Maria

Staff Writer

About Alex Santa Maria

Alex Santa Maria is TechRaptor's former Reviews Editor (2015-2020) and current occasional critic. Joining the site early in its life, Alex grew the review vertical into its own and laid a solid foundation for the growth that TechRaptor still sees today. After a brief sabbatical to explore his options, Alex has returned to the fold to give insight into arcade games, first-person shooters, and the next F-Zero game. Whenever that ends up coming out.

Graduating with a Creative Writing degree from the University of South Florida, Alex always keeps busy with multiple projects. That could include anything from building a unique Magic the Gathering deck to reworking a chapter for one of the always-in-development novels. Despite that, reviews continue to be his passion, and he has published his opinions wherever an editor will let him. 

Alex is our resident fan of pinball, Needlers, roguelikes, and anything with authentic '80s vibes and neon lighting. He owns an office chair once used by Billy Mays that has somehow survived multiple moves. Please don't ask him about Ready Player One; he thinks it's a mixed bag.

Articles by Alex Santa Maria


Total Articles: 594


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Spartan Fist Review

Spartan Fist is all sizzle and no steak. It looks the part, and your initial fisticuffs are invigorating. However, that fun is fleeting thanks to the gameplay's repetitive nature and sloppy execution.

May 17, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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TR Originals

Coverage Club: Paint and Poxes

May 11, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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TR Originals

Coverage Club: All Work and All Play

May 4, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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City of Brass Review

City of Brass starts off strong, with innovative mechanics and an impeccable presentation that continues to impress. As long as you're not expecting an endless adventure, this first-person roguelike is well worth playing.

May 3, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Review

It may be a case of style over substance, but Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is still the perfect way to experience the Far Cry formula as it stands now. The game trades bloated systems and overwrought dialogue with a hammy narrative that knows exactly what it's doing.

April 30, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Extinction Review

Extinction's core gameplay loop is alright for what it is, but it doesn't support the rickety structure built on top of it. Boring story beats, repetitive voice clips and randomized missions make me classify this campaign as obsolete.

April 10, 2018 | 02:16 EDT

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TR Originals

Coverage Club: From Cradle to Wave

April 6, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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Kirby Star Allies Review

Fans will love Kirby Star Allies' cameos from every corner of the franchise, and new players will find the platforming imminently approachable. While this adventure may not be as deep as some of Kirby's 3DS outings, it sure does bring the joy.

April 4, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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TR Originals

Coverage Club: Digging Deep

March 30, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Burnout Paradise Remastered Review

Burnout Paradise Remastered is well worth the return trip, if only as a reminder of what a real arcade racing game feels like. Still, its open world design and the slew of experimental DLC additions overload the experience and prove that cruising the city is no substitute for a good Takedown.

March 23, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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TR Originals

Coverage Club: Tower Solitaire

March 16, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Past Cure Review

Past Cure is a hodgepodge of stealth, action, and drama that reaches for the stars and falls somewhere far below.

March 6, 2018 | 11:00 EST

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TR Originals

Coverage Club: Puzzling Portmanteau

March 2, 2018 | 11:00 EST

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TR Originals

Coverage Club: Enter The Tetragon

February 23, 2018 | 11:00 EST