Another strong Batman outing, but one left bruised by the Arkhams Asylum and City. [Christmas 2013, p.72]

A great time waster, with some terrific multiplayer options, too. [Sept 2008, p.85]

A cocktail of stealth and action, perfectly mixed to create a clever, gripping, and tense experience. [Nov 2017, p.77]

Still works for us! [Jan 2012, p.89]

Minus the original cutscenes and Iwatodai's open world, P3P is still a classic RPG oddity. [Aug 2011, p.81]

Pets was our favourite expansion pack and this improves it to no end. [Sept 2007, p.80]

The world map is vast, if loaded with the occasional grindy quest. [Feb 2013, p.93]

Getting to the bottom of the countdown mystery in Mega City One is great fun, for those with the patience for a well-told story. [Nov 2012, p.91]

A cuddly, yet tricky, platform puzzler to rival, but not quite surpass, GLaDOS's finest. [Sept 2012, p.101]

Impressive. But games won't get much from it and it's unlikely to get you trim on its own. [May 2008, p.66]

Better than most disc-based Wii puzzlers, for a quarter of the price. [Sept 2008, p.84]

Tranquil puzzle-platforming that's ideal for filling five minutes. [Christmas 2008, p.84]

Doesn't quite blow the house down, but it's got loads of huff and puff. [Christmas 2013, p.86]

There's great variety here, too. [May 2017, p.82]

'80s style and sociopathic stealth return in the bitingly hard, brilliant-but-unfocused sequel. [May 2015, p.56]

Fast, furious and smothered in old-school cool. [Jan 2012, p.91]

It might be a big dumb shooter but this is easily still our favourite ever Transformers title. [Aug 2010, p.83]

Not the massive leap forward that was hoped for, although there's potential for improvement. [Jan 2009, p.78]

A rollicking good time. [Jan 2013, p.66]

A competent but uninspiring update of a classic arcade game. [July 2008, p.82]

As brilliant on Wii as it is on DS, but it does feel like a bit of a missed opportunity. There's no two-player - we fancied a bit of head-to-head operating or co-op. [Jan 2007, p.77]

Throw your copy of Forza 5 in the bin - this new entry improves on the formula in every way. [Nov 2015, p.79]

Another cracker from a developer well-versed in the art of 2D strategy. [Nov 2007, p.85]

The fourth Layton doesn't try anything too drastic, but the missing mode is a real shame. [Christmas 2011, p.80]

A compromised classic. [Oct 2013, p.80]

Another brilliant PSP release. [Feb 2010, p.76]

The prehistoric charm dino-saurs this straight to success. [Summer 2015, p.73]

Modern Warfare 2 would be a lot to ask for on a mobile device, but the similarly titled Modern Warfare Combat gets as close as any game has yet. [Jan 2012, p.95]

Another top game in the Pokemon series and another great puzzler for the DS. [May 2006, p.56]

A tremendous - if slightly unwelcoming - conclusion to one of the smartest stories in videogames. [Sept 2016, p.77]

A treat for anyone raised on a screen the size of a custard cream. [Sept 2012, p.107]

The tongue-in-cheek humour and lush graphics make Overlord the sort of cult title games should be overjoyed to discover. [Aug 2007, p.69]

Touched with that Nintendo genius, but it's a very familiar kind of genius. [Jan 2007, p.64]

A fast-paced test of nerve and skill, Penarium offers all the fun of the fair in single-or multiplayer. [Dec 2015, p.70]

Doesn't advance the classic Contra formula one jot, but better than 1994's "Hard Corps." [Feb 2008, p.68]

A beefy brawler but the legendary series really deserved better for its next-gen debut. [Dec 2009, p.78]

Mixes the best of action games with (some of) the best of role-playing adventures. [Apr 2012, p.94]

Never syrupy, sensationalized, or cliched, but dulled by puzzles that veer between easy and illogical. [Sept 2014, p.72]

The multiplayer maps need work, but otherwise this is the best Call of Duty game in years. [Jan 2015, p.66]

You may have seen it before. But never has it looked so good and contained so much. [Aug 2007, p.72]

A feast for your eyeballs. [May 2012, p.103]

Drastically improved combat means entry two is far from the disappointment many predicted. [Apr 2012, p.70]

A brilliant add on so pivotal to Mass Effect lore it's hard to see how BioWare can lead into the final part of the trilogy without forcing everybody to play this first. [Issue#232, p.85]

Cracking tennis game with gorgeous visuals and a slew of bonkers mini-games. [Apr 2012, p.84]

Despite some finicky micro-management, the settings make this a strong Pokemon spin-off. [Oct 2012, p.87]

A major step forward for Guitar Hero. The only question to ask is: do you like Metallica? [June 2009, p.79]

A great sequel packed with action. [Jan 2013, p.70]

Deck Nine has produced something tremendous in Before The Storm's first episode. Life is good. [Nov 2017, p.66]

Predecessor Zero Sum has the better action sequences, but you'll forgive that for the gags here. [June 2015, p.64]

A solid tech upgrade for one of PS3's best action games, but Kratos' monotonous temper can grate. [Sept 2015, p.64]

Just as brilliant as they were on PS2, ZOE HD is a mech fan's dream. [Jan 2013, p.79]

A cunning slice of mind exercising wrapped up in lovingly crafted visuals. [Oct 2012, p.94]

There's easily 800 kills in these 800 points. Bargain! [June 2011, p.81]

Rocket League's long game isn't quite so rosy, though. [Sept 2015, p.80]

A refreshing change from the standard FPS offerings. Gruelling, but worth the effort. [July 2013, p.65]

An old classic reborn and a must for shooter fans. Be warned: it's more addictive than ever. [Oct 2009, p.79]

It's a compulsive and occasionally funny ride, but the battles become a tad repetitive. [Jan 2013, p.89]

Funny and intelligent. [Aug 2013, p.69]

The standard of golf is terrific, but more tournaments in the single-player game would be welcome. [July 2014, p.74]

Won't win prizes for innovation, but this is a winning - and generous - portion of puzzles. [Dec 2012, p.80]

Part Minecraft, part Lovecraft, all cry in the corner-craft. Bring clean underwear. [Feb 2014, p.78]

Lone players be warned, this is not for you - but online it's a multiplayer masterpiece. [Sept 2008, p.75]

Unfortunately, a dull story stains the otherwise shiny chrome. [July 2014, p.78]

The definitive version of Dead Rising 2, and at a bargain price, too. [Dec 2011, p.93]

Superb creative "toy". Hilarious domestic slapstick awaits, despite control woes. [Christmas 2010, p.71]

This year's all about polish. [Dec 2014, p.80]

A brilliant reminder of Ninty's design genius, hampered by iffy game selection. [March 2014, p.83]

Unlike normal basketball, even a massive lead can be reversed in the dying seconds - and losing possession at the wrong moment can make a huge difference. Good work, Mazza. [Oct 2006, p.68]

A laugh-out-loud, gun toting riot of action. [Nov 2006, p.67]

Gloriously absurd shooter backed up with fast-paced and entertaining combat. [Apr 2009, p.76]

Technically it lacks polish but as an arcade-style shooter with tons of variety it's superb. [Aug 2009, p.72]

The ride is enough of a crazy Creed to be a surprising success. [July 2013, p.77]

Yards better than has faltering debut on 360, Johnny M is back. [Dec 2006, p.100]

A really neat idea, very well executed. This deserves a place in every RPG fan's collection. [May 2010, p.82]

Play it in co-op and it's a hoot. A superhero mash-up that's simple but top fun. [Christmas 2006, p.80]

A clever, original and sweet puzzler that stands out, even on DS. [Dec 2007, p.85]

A crusade that claims over 60 hours of play - we recommend you test this claim. [July 2006, p.67]

Addictive play for the score junkie and a fun distraction for a while. [June 2008, p.83]

A great footy spin-off just lacking the content to hit the big time. Hardcore fans will love it. [May 2012, p.81]

A downloadable title that, idea-wise, puts many full releases to shame. [Aug 2008, p.76]

A top-notch, horror-free survival-horror well worth playing at least twice over. [May 2012, p.86]

A platformer which is ultimately rewarding once you solve its puzzles. [Oct 2013, p.73]

Plenty of fast, bloody carnage. [Aug 2012, p.79]

Razor sharp combat and a mature nature makes for an excellent superhero slash-'em-up. [June 2009, p.72]

Complex and rewarding, this is modern F1 on a disc. It makes F1 2015 look like a demo. [Oct 2006, p.69]

A lack of maps and repetition mar the single-player, but the multiplayer is brilliantly brutal. [Mar 2009, p.81]

A simple concept hides a hugely complex and massively rewarding experience. Brilliant. [Oct 2009, p.76]

An innovative, forward thinking new shooter - and how often can you say that? [July 2011, p.84]

The levels themselves are a combination of some from past games and new ones, so it's not massively fresh for players of previous games. That aside, this is top strategic shooting stuff. [Feb 2007, p.65]

If you don't have access to the other console versions, this is well worth getting. [Jan 2007, p.61]

Not nearly as epic as Fallout 3 but intriguing and addictive for level-grind-loving gamers. [Dec 2009, p.72]

Stupidly entertaining. [Christmas 2012, p.89]

It's the ultimate Assassin's package and that means we love it, but thousands won't. [June 2008, p.78]

Bizarre, beautiful. [Christmas 2009, p.80]

Another great excuse to delve back into this massive world, though archaic gameplay grates. [Christmas 2012, p.92]

The controls are intuitive. [July 2011, p.93]

You'll need a sackful of Sony toys to get the most from it, but this delivers hours of ridiculous enjoyment. [Aug 2014, p.64]

Puts many retail games to shame. [June 2013, p.79]