If you have been on my site before, you will know that I’m a big fan of nostalgia from the 90s and 00s, but that I would also consider myself a gamer too. I don’t really keep that up-to-date with all of the new ones games, but will give them a try if they tickle my fancy.
Now, the reason that I’m writing this page is that a lot of you have asked me which powdered energy drink is the best for gaming, so I thought I would put them all to the test! You might already know that I done a big review page of powdered energy drinks when I moved over to powdered energy drinks, so i already have all of the supplies to be able to do this experiment.
What’s the Plan?
In short, my plan is to play a bunch of games that I love just now, drink each brand of energy drink in separate gaming sessions so that I can get a real feel for what each brand brings to the table, how they help with my gaming and what affects they have afterwards (fatigue, headaches, etc). This test might not bring anything major to light, but at least it will be honest and like some other sites that are just pretending to get you to buy from their sponsored company!
What games am I going to play during the test?
What a good-looking question! These might get me laughed at (don’t worry, you haven’t travelled back in time!), but these are my current favourites that I think cover most of the game types that you are probably looking for!
- Heretic/Hexen Remaster – Classic Boomer Shooter with puzzles
- Team Fortress 2 – Chaotic online FPS
- Counterstrike 2 – high-stakes tactical FPS (although I will be playing GunGame)
- Balatro – focus-based, fast deck-building strategy game
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 – Reflexes & rhythm
- Day of the Tentacle – Low-stress puzzle game
- Age of Mythology – Real-time strategy game
The Results!
I think it would be best if I was to break down each brand to give you an idea of what the pros and cons were, to tailor the brand to what you are looking for. Here are the results.
If you still aren’t sure which flavours to go for, check out my review page
Overall Leaderboard
| Name | Score |
| Strafe | 9.5/10 |
| Wraith Energy | 9/10 |
| Sneak Energy | 9/10 |
| Holy Energy | 3/10 |
Strafe
Summary:
- My reflexes felt really sharp when playing FPS games (I also had a bit of a buzz)
- I was able to concentrate really well when it came to puzzles and understanding my strategies
- No crash mid-game or afterwards, fresh as a daisy.
Strafe are the new kids on the block, and they are absolutely killing it! They are growing their flavour selection over time, but when they release a new flavour, you know they have made it exactly the way they want it, with no rushing! This was my favourite to play games with, out of the lot!
Use Code GEEKYGOREVAN to get 10% off!
Wraith Energy
🏆 Geeky Gorevan’s Top Pick – Wraith Energy
Wraith Energy is a clear winner in my point of view. The flavour is really nice, so it’s not a brand that you screw up your face when you are drinking and you are more than eager to get another gulp in between games.
Summary:
- My reflexes felt really sharp when playing FPS games
- I was able to concentrate really well when it came to puzzles and understanding my strategies
- No crash mid-game or afterwards, fresh as a daisy.
I started off playing Team Fortress 2 for some classic mayhem. I could feel the caffeine get into my system really quickly. I played as the Scout, slapping everyone with the baseball bat, then moved into Spy… Gentlemen! This theme continued throughout all of the action games I played, and when it came down to the focus or strategy and puzzles, Wraith really did feel like I had a bit of a cheat code on!
If you want to support the site, you can use the code ‘GEEKYGOREVAN‘ at checkout (10% off)! I don’t make these pages just to push you for a sale, though, so if you don’t want to use the code, I’m honestly fine with that. I just hope the page helped you make the best decision!
Sneak Energy
Summary:
- My reflexes felt really sharp when playing FPS games
- I was able to concentrate really well when it came to puzzles and understanding my strategies
- No crash mid-game or afterwards.
Sneak just missed out on the top spot, but they still did very, very well on the test. I followed the same game pattern throughout the test, just to keep things consistent, and I felt a boost, although it did feel like it took a bit longer to kick in this time.
The taste is pleasant, but it really depends on which flavour you go for. There are some flavours that just don’t agree with me, but if you get the right flavour for you, you are on to a winner.
Click here to view their website (20% off link, no monetary gain for me, don’t worry!)
Want to buy some of the limited edition tubs that aren’t available anymore? Check them out on eBay
Holy Energy
Summary:
- The taste is just not for me. It was torture to drink.
- My reflexes felt okay, but I didn’t have a good buzz on because of the taste.
- By the time that I got to the strategy and puzzle games, I couldn’t really focus because i knew I had to continue drinking it!
- I didn’t get any crashes or headaches
I really don’t like scoring a company low, especially a company that seems to be great for their customer service, but I just can’t get over the taste of their product. I’m hoping that their formula changes in the future, but it would require a bit of an overhaul to get it to a place where I would like it. If you are really keen, then do give them a try as they have a money-back guarantee (at least they did when i ordered). Taste is subjective, but for the purposes of this trial, I just have to be honest with my own tastes and experiences. Sorry Holy! Click here to view their website
John Gorevan built GeekyGorevan.co.uk to be the UK’s go-to hub for nostalgic geek culture and no-nonsense energy drink reviews. His in-depth guides and collector deep-dives have helped over 135,000 readers uncover hidden gems, dodge marketing hype, and reconnect with the best parts of their childhood.
