Second Sight's absorbing plot and high-quality cinematic presentation are backed up with tight and entertaining gameplay.

How is it possible to make a tedious game about the adventures of heroic mutants with super powers?

Second Sight's absorbing plot and high-quality cinematic presentation are backed up with tight and entertaining gameplay.

An intense blast of pure Star Wars.

An intense blast of pure Star Wars.

Improves on "Vendetta" in every aspect [with a] well-told story mode and improved fighting engine.

An intense blast of pure Star Wars.

Improves on "Vendetta" in every aspect [with a] well-told story mode and improved fighting engine.

If you enjoyed the first game, you'll be knocked out by the franchise's latest lease on life.

Invest any time in Dog’s Life and you’ll soon notice you’ve invested more than you originally intended.

One of the most harrowing action titles we've ever played...The game itslef is well crafted. The enemy A.I., however, is a little shaky.

One of the most harrowing action titles we've ever played...The game itslef is well crafted. The enemy A.I., however, is a little shaky.

Developers sucker punch have done a great job of making you feel like you're playing an interactive cartoon.

It's action is more intense and more involving than it's parent title... It's far more accomplished than most stand-alone titles.

It succeeds. It's just a shame the world isn't terribly exciting... It's definitely a case of "love the world, but where's the game?"

One of the most harrowing action titles we've ever played...The game itslef is well crafted. The enemy A.I., however, is a little shaky.

It's the details that we love in this game...Graphics are wonderful, too...Just dont play it in the dark.

It's the details that we love in this game...Graphics are wonderful, too...Just dont play it in the dark.

It's the details that we love in this game...Graphics are wonderful, too...Just dont play it in the dark.

Doesn't feel like the game it could have been, torpedoed as it is by some dodgy controls and the basic lameness that is your lead character.

American football finally comes across as brutally as it should.

American football finally comes across as brutally as it should.

American football finally comes across as brutally as it should.

Occasionally one of the most frustrating games in recent memory. It's either completely on rails, or completely random...Often confusing, irrational, and doesn't feel like it's been play-tested enough.

Disappointly average visuals...Suffers from erratic controls and tired gameplay.

Good multiplayer options will bring out your competitive side, but there are no online modes.

Worth a look if you fancy some Rollercoaster Tycoon-style construction fun, with four-wheel time challenges thrown in for good measure.

It's graceful to the point of being sedate.

When trying to sum up this game's single-player missions, the first phrases that come to mind are hopelessly outnumbered, completely surrounded, and best hide behind a big rock quick.

Pyrotechnics aside, this is a solid sports title.

Pyrotechnics aside, this is a solid sports title.

Easy-to-use and versatile.

Visually, the pseudo 3-D effects are fairly convincing.

Easy-to-use and versatile.

Stays true to the series blueprint and moves things forward into the current console generation with style.

Stays true to the series blueprint and moves things forward into the current console generation with style.

It's just not very good...Missions are hamstrung by some sloppy ideas and a noticeable lack of playtesting.

It's far from perfect, but still a classy title.

A stylish and spectacular gaming universe.

A stylish and spectacular gaming universe.

It feels like being in the middle of an action blockbuster.

Effortlessly balances sneaky stealth and incendiary action.

Effortlessly balances sneaky stealth and incendiary action.

Visuals are crisp and life-like.

Graphics so pretty, it's a genuine shame to turn out the lights... A great title. Witty, stylish, and entertaining.

Graphics so pretty, it's a genuine shame to turn out the lights... A great title. Witty, stylish, and entertaining.

An absolute triumph of level design and wit.

Very impressive power-ups...There's a lot of joy to be had by simply transforming and riding about.

Tense, powerful, and gripping.

It's arcade style handling makes it instantly accessible.

It has a refreshing sense of humor.

Capcom knows a thing or two about learning curves and each victory is extremely satisfying, even if death scenes last longer than German operas and bosses always do something nasty before they keel over.

Describing it as the "Ultimate Racing Simulator" is perhaps a little too enthusiastic, but it's a damn good game anyway, and more than worth the bargain-bucket price tag.

This game is so scary that even the end-of-level warps give you the creeps...Extremely playable and well-designed.

It's just not very good...Missions are hamstrung by some sloppy ideas and a noticeable lack of playtesting.

It's just not very good...Missions are hamstrung by some sloppy ideas and a noticeable lack of playtesting.

Once you get used to it, this game becomes both intuitive and satisfying.

Once you get used to it, this game becomes both intuitive and satisfying.

Far Cry is tough, surprising and constantly engaging – creating an action game that is full of memorable moments.

A refreshing change from the usual multiplayer frag-fests.

A refreshing change from the usual multiplayer frag-fests.

Simply the most varied and accomplished multiplayer combat game on the PC.

For those of you embarking on your first mission as Solid Snake this is compelling stuff to complete and cherish.

A superbly crafted game, but it's tough!...This is fluid combat at its absolute best.

Fun in the short-term and has ambition, but there's not enough innovation to get excited about, or warrant re-playing what is a lengthy franchise title.

Fun in the short-term and has ambition, but there's not enough innovation to get excited about, or warrant re-playing what is a lengthy franchise title.

Fun in the short-term and has ambition, but there's not enough innovation to get excited about, or warrant re-playing what is a lengthy franchise title.

All-in-all, a great game. But you must realize what you’re getting into - despite the gloss and the big name it’s still a repetitive hack ‘n’ slash adventure with RPG leanings.

If you were hoping it would upgrade the action quota... or if you expected an improvement in AI and collision detection, then stay away.

For some it will be just a bit too much of a mindless button-basher, but for those with a bit of imagination it's a compulsive, if short-lived, fantasy world come alive.

For some it will be just a bit too much of a mindless button-basher, but for those with a bit of imagination it's a compulsive, if short-lived, fantasy world come alive.

A new classic of the adventure genre. It looks unique, sounds excellent and has a plot with more twists and turns than a break-dancer in a tornado.

The cartoon style might not appeal to hardcore Tekken devotees, but there's certainly a lot of fun to beaten out of this one.

Proves that a good game concept can be revived in style... a true, compulsive classic.

An exceptional game, especially on Xbox where the original didn’t exist, but its eclectic plot could prove too much for novices while its AI vices and repetitive gameplay devices will likely annoy the hardcore PC fraternity.

An exceptional game, especially on Xbox where the original didn’t exist, but its eclectic plot could prove too much for novices while its AI vices and repetitive gameplay devices will likely annoy the hardcore PC fraternity.

XIII's a charming game initially, but get past the visuals and you're left with a simple shooter with a maddeningly deadly aim.

A fantastic game and even a bare minimum of effort on the part of the developer can't take that away from it.

Runs like a beauty, but it hasn't got a lot of personality.

The racing action is undeniably fast and, ahem, furious, and Need for Speed performs competently in this little niche market, but it's gameplay scope is ultimately narrowed by it as well.

If an upgraded hammer, that simply allows you to break bigger rocks, is reward enough to get you through another bleak winter's day, then buy this. You truly have what it takes to be a hoary-handed son of the soil.

Utterly addictive stuff... this is a Nintendo product that can be embraced by those who don't worship at the shrine of Mario.

A very polished and enjoyable product, and anyone with a passable interest in The Simpsons will appreciate the attention lavished on Hit & Run's details.

A fine addition to the series and a perfect complement to "Splinter Cell" and "Ghost Recon" in the modern tactical warfare stakes.

Like my love life, needs a little more action and a little less messing about to be truly excellent.

A real disappointment... falls a long way short of reaching the benchmark of its console predecessor.

When you throw in the graphics, the jokes and the ever-changing landscapes, you're left with something that's impossible to dislike.

Overall it seems like the production attitude was, to quote the Simon Cowell-managed Westlife, "Hey, whatever." A very poor cash-in, and one to avoid.

Proves that a good game concept can be revived in style... a true, compulsive classic.

Ultimately, it's just Risk with a bare minimum of flashy animation. Obviously it's a faster game than a board-based one to entice you into purchasing, but there are no striking new modes that utilize the console setting. A competent, convenient interpretation that doesn't do enough to banish the board game to a jumble sale.

There are so many tweaks and nuances that make an already great game damn near perfect - and each of them is worth a mention.

Something old, something borrowed (liberally, "Pro Evo" fans will scream), and, quite a lot new is the verdict on FIFA 2004.

Seat of the pants gameplay makes it a winner. Despite difficult segments, it's still rather short... but like the Two Towers it's almost as much an event as a game.

It's a strong, individual game and when the dust settles it'll undoubtedly be in with a shout for action title of the year. I just wish there was more of it.

This product is head and shoulders above "Microsoft Train Simulator" in terms of quality, usability and feature set and has significantly broader appeal than "Virtual Railroad 2."

If you’re into war games, but not usually an FPS player, you should definitely give Call of Duty a shot - you’ll be gobsmacked. If you are into FPSs and you liked Allied Assault, you’ll have exactly the same reaction.

Quidditch World Cup's strengths take a little while to unlock, but if you're a fan you should get your money's worth.

Quidditch World Cup's strengths take a little while to unlock, but if you're a fan you should get your money's worth.