One of the last hurrahs for the GBA, and it's fittingly fun. Hugely enjoyable while it lasts. [Mar 2007, p.74]

One of the more well suited crafters going. [Dec 2013, p.75]

Pretty, original bite-sized gaming on the move. The kind of thing PSP needs more of. [Apr 2007, p.76]

Three classics everyone should play - it's just a shame more wasn't done to modernise them. [Apr 2013, p.78]

This riveting compilation will enthral Wii owners looking for something different.

Wii owners have a SmackDown to be proud of that has the definitive ladder/cage matches. [Dec 2008, p.56]

Addictive stuff. [Apr 2012, p.90]

It's a revelatory approach. [Dec 2015, p.82]

Takes the tried and tested genre formula and runs with it into new territories. [Sept 2014, p.64]

A unique and satisfying bit of seafaring, with enough depth to rival the Atlantic. [Dec 2015, p.83]

Addictive, gorgeous and brilliant. [May 2012, p.101]

It's not for everyone, but if you like knuckle-whitening racing thrills, look no further. [Jan 2007, p.72]

As a game, a creation toolbox and a model range, Infinity's a triple-success. [Nov 2013, p.66]

Action-based online RPG-ing, and nowhere near as intimidating as its PC-based cousins. [Christmas 2006, p.88]

A re-skinning Guitar Hero 5 with all the features but fewer great tunes. [Christmas 2009, p.72]

Perfect structure for a handheld SmackDown, but get the big version if possible. [Dec 2008, p.57]

Sweaty-palm online gaming that gets better as teamwork develops. [Oct 2007, p.78]

A charmingly exuberant blend of punishing roguelike convention and gleeful blasting. [June 2016, p.81]

A genuinely successful console RTS and a sumptuous slice of strategy. [Sept 2006, p.74]

Stylish and imaginative. [Apr 2012, p.85]

It's a simple but deep game, and one that deserves to have hours of creative fun piled into it. [Mar 2011, p.98]

The cartoony style gets samey after a while, but this is high quality platforming. [May 2013, p.87]

A superb, technical racer. F1 fans will love the career mode, but be disappointed by the classic content. [Nov 2017, p.77]

PixelJunk Monsters has lost none of its brilliant charm. [Nov 2013, p.71]

A really pleasant surprise. The Wii is fast becoming the home of unpretentious thrills. [Jan 2007, p.73]

A full-on tongue sarnie to the lips of a genre that needs the kiss of life. Marry us, Zoe! [July 2006, p.66]

Another piece of episodic excellence from Telltale, but it just falls away slightly toward the end. [Oct 2014, p.64]

A treat for the dedicated Nintendo-heads. Others should stick to 360/PS3 GOTY edition. [Feb 2013, p.74]

A fine fighter but with few new features you'd be forgiven for experiencing deja vu. [Issue#232, p.76]

Extremely polished traditional gameplay enhanced by sumptuous presentation. Safe but sound. [Apr 2014, p.60]

A game of two halves - starts brilliantly but fades. Nice vehicular combat though. [Dec 2011, p.84]

A fine fighter but with few new features you'd be forgiven for experiencing deja vu. [Issue#232, p.76]

A true X-COM successor, its tactical depth will engross anyone up for the challenge. [Oct 2014, p.72]

Easily the series' best bid for mainstream success. [April 2015, p.62]

Crazy, addictive stuff. [Dec 2011, p.87]

Handles beautifully and has a promising online mode - but it's been passed by the competition. [Christmas 2017, p.64]

An undeniably pleasant deviation from all that carjacking and violence, plus the low price-point and focus upon Xbox Live means Table Tennis is certain to carve itself one heck of a niche on 360. [July 2006, p.68]

Atmosphere so thick you can crack it with a whip. [May 2013, p.78]

A universally enjoyable game. [Aug 2009, p.84]

This canny combination of gaming media provides a deep and satisfying virtual pen-and-paper RPG-esque adventure that's certainly worth taking a gamble on. [Christmas 2017, p.80]

The story isn't much, but despite a lot of block shifting, QUBE 2's puzzles never stop feeling fresh. [Apr 2018, p.76]

A beautifully crafted one-more-go action feast designed for score-chasers. [Dec 2012, p.83]

A solid and compulsive puzzle game that's hard to fault. [Sept 2007, p.83]

An original but flawed concept - it doesn't quite live up to expectations but it's still fun. [Jan 2009, p.62]

Authentic, brutal and uncompromising, but a few niggling flaws hold it back from greatness. [Oct 2010, p.67]

Like the graphics or not, Valkyria Chronicles is an accessible, challenging strategy game. [Christmas 2008, p.82]

An action-orientated MMORPG, with tons of great ideas. [Feb 2008, p.82]

Joyous puzzle-platformer with zero filler. [March 2014, p.82]

Accessible, challenging and endlessly strategic with a great community. [March 2013, p.89]

Infinitely awesome and just short of genius - download it for your mobile now. [Feb 2012, p.82]

Unique, stylish and effortlessly charming. [July 2013, p.77]

A seamless port. [March 2014, p.85]

A slick and superb-looking racer that offers immense entertainment and exploits the next-gen consoles. [Nov 2007, p.78]

Critically, there's always something fun to do. [March 2013, p.93]

By coming at the city from a different angle and giving an extra richness to be the gameplay, the return to Vegas has been justified. [Apr 2008, p.62]

Proves itself a sturdy Vita game in its own right, with appeal that extends beyond just its genre. [May 2014, p.79]

A hugely mixed bag, disguising a very decent bag. Weird, but really worth persevering with. [Mar 2010, p.74]

An immensely enjoyable and visually stunning game. [July 2009, p.82]

A totally cute and adorable playground, this time with more story and less making. [Dec 2008, p.69]

The vibrant presentation is stellar. [July 2013, p.86]

Command and Conquer fans will be satisfied. Newcomers will be enchanted. [May 2007, p.62]

Cerebral, deep and varied, Starhawk is one of the finest online experiences on PS3. [Aug 2012, p.78]

No longer eclipsed by mere technical competitors, this is brash, brilliant, and brimming with extras. [July 2015, p.68]

Its intricacies mean limited appeal, but the combat and plot make it rewarding. [July 2007, p.74]

A really lovely puzzler. Relaxing, addictive, cheap and charming. [May 2010, p.83]

The same adventuring brilliance. Some core improvements help to trump the original. [Christmas 2012, p.76]

A charming and challenging retro robo romp that'll delight long-time fans and newcomers alike. [Issue#336, p.76]

A superb central dynamic. [Jan 2014, p.83]

If you fancy a radical change of pace, this is for you. Action fans need not apply. [Jan 2007, p.74]

Chunky, satisfying online scrapper - but a dreadful single-player. Proceed with caution. [Feb 2013, p.84]

The extra strategy is something we never thought we'd need, but now that we have it, we love it! [Christmas 2012, p.87]

There's nothing better for a quick sporing blast on PSP. [May 2007, p.78]

Charming, beautiful and fresh; like playing through your favourite bedtime story. [Christmas 2012, p.88]

The game equivalent of a Pixar film - a riot for everyone. [July 2011, p.90]

Rocksmith doesn't make learning the guitar easier. It does, however, make it more fun. [Jan 2014, p.85]

Superbly strategic game for the shooter fan after a hardcore experience. [Dec 2013, p.63]

A reminder of how entertaining the original story is, in an almost "Zelda" quality adventure. [Feb 2009, p.76]

A decent if slightly light upgrade to this thoroughly enjoyable B-Ball sim. [Christmas 2012, p.94]

This will keep you staring at your 3DS until you eyes bleed. In a good way. [May 2011, p.67]

The finger-swiping swing system is more precise than ever and eight courses offer a massive challenge. [July 2011, p.93]

A gorgeous, superbly slick sandbox that's always a delight to swing through. Pity about the script. [Nov 2018, p.62]

A familiar but loving stroll (and brawl) down memory lane for one of the series' best entries. [Oct 2018, p.64]

Rib-ticklingly good fun. Not just for fans of American Fistball. [Christmas 2008, p.85]

Occasionally frustrating, but this remake delivers fresh shocks while still improving on a classic. [Mar 2015, p.66]

Old-fashioned RTS in modern clothing, and a definite step forward from the last. [May 2006, p.63]

An entertainingly amoral addition to the strategy cannon. [July 2008, p.82]

Low on modes but astronomically high on fun, it's a great debut for THQ San Diego. [May 2011, p.73]

Arguably the best fighter on PSP, but missing the single-player experience we hoped for. [Oct 2009, p.70]

The sleeping giant of the FIFA kingdom roars into life, but it's still an all-format minnow. [Nov 2009, p.66]

With an ending guaranteed to trigger a lump in your throat, Silence is totally worth making noise about. [Jan 2017, p.80]

A great excuse to leap back in, or take your first steps into the biggest MMO going. [Feb 2015, p.62]

The second in the four strong series is the best of the bunch. [June 2013, p.85]

Loses its oddball way slightly in the translation, but this is still great. [Aug 2007, p.71]

Showroom shine and technical brilliance manages to get in the way of the 'game'. [May 2008, p.67]

A perfectly formed bite of Hitman action, set in a rich location and full of murderous opportunity. [May 2016, p.68]

A successful splicing of two beloved genres that thoughtfully expands on the lore of the series. [Feb 2018, p.77]

Not a revolution, but still addictive, and different enough from "Skate" to matter. [Christmas 2007, p.82]

Great puzzles and lovely visuals make this easy to recommend, despite dodgy controls. [May 2012, p.94]