Thought-provoking, innovative, and haunting, OneShot is immmersive in a totally unique way. [Feb 2017, p.80]

It's compelling and in-depth enough to appeal to board game old-timers, and easy enough to learn that noobs won't be noobs for long. [May 2015, p.82]

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

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

Diverse, chaotic, and loads of fun, especially with a group of friends. [Christmas 2013, p.84]

A fun puzzle game. [Nov 2016, p.83]

Just as good as we all remember it, basically because nothing much has changed. [Apr 2007, p.58]

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]

A wonderful, undisputed classic, but one that has dated significantly over the years. [April 2015, p.72]

A quality game that packs a similar punch to previous installments, but it's a bit familiar. [Apr 2007, p.59]

Its shortness will dissuade many, but cut deeper and an innovative parry system impresses. [Apr 2013, p.70]

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

Very few '2D' fighters are this fun regardless of skill. [Apr 2012, p.96]

It's all a bit spotty and unsatisfying - whatever your skill level. [Dec 2008, p.74]

Fun ideas clash with mundane storytelling, but the nimble action wins out in the end. [Apr 2012, p.74]

Barely average update. [June 2011, p.82]

One of the funniest games ever, though it does have a couple of rough edges. [May 2013, p.74]

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

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

Getting through it might be a breeze, but it's what Kirby has you doing that inflates the game's excellence. [July 2014, p.70]

Not without flaws, but dripping with atmosphere and filled with 'whoa' moments. [Aug 2007, p.74]

For those serious about the guitar, it's an enjoyable game and a structured way to learn. [Dec 2012, p.78]

A very safe sequel powered up with a likeable protagonist, fun combat and cool traversal. [May 2014, p.74]

GH Live brings plenty of fresh ideas, but a few annoyances stop it short of achieving true greatness. [Christmas 2015, p.]

Proteus's ever-changing island is a joy to walk through, listen to and explore. [May 2013, p.84]

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

Improves on "FIFA 08" in gameplay terms, but lacks the intelligence of EA's PS2 game. [May 2008, p.83]

It's an interesting mutation but just a tad too bitty to rival Cave and Treasure's shmups. [Issue#232, p.85]

Enjoyable freeplay mode. [Dec 2009, p.86]

While the story is ridiculous, the action between cut scenes is as smooth and addictive as ever. [June 2013, p.83]

Retro done right. [June 2015, p.63]

A great game made greater by intelligent Wii-mote use and an extensive single-player mode. [Jan 2007, p.64]

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

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

Long live the new king of point-and-click adventure games - we can't wait for the next four episodes. [Oct 2015, p.79]

Extremely original take on the familiar Final Fantasy format. Worth an expanded sequel. [Aug 2008, p.82]

An atmospheric and pretty game with some cool ideas introduced with perfect pacing. [July 2018, p.64]

Shows cracks in places, but bleak, bloody and gripping. Bring on the mods! [Mar 2010, p.66]

The further we get from that finale the deeper it sinks in. You need to experience it. [Dec 2014, p.78]

Like the man himself, Attila is brutal, unforgiving and complex, and all the better for it. A triumph. [April 2015, p.68]

Everything cares about you. And you should care about Everything. [May 2017, p.83]

Not great for newcomers, but the ideal follow up to "Rise of a Ninja's" abrupt finish. [Jan 2009, p.72]

A more complete package than its predecessor that keeps stubbornly to what Worms is about. [Oct 2007, p.84]

The problem is that for those same fans that have been shouting about Pullblox since day one, there's painfully little to get excited about. [Sept 2014, p.80]

It's "Flatout 2," given a seriously pretty makeover and superior solidity. Win! [Aug 2007, p.77]

A huge improvement on the first game - not for everyone, but the best "MGS" on PSP. [Aug 2006, p.64]

Addictive arcade morsel and the most attractive pre-order bonus we've ever seen. [Aug 2012, p.84]

Builds on the best bits of the original to become a ruthless, compelling machine of orc conflict. [Nov 2017, p.60]

Impossibly smooth and good-looking, it's just a shame it doesn't play as well as Forza 4. [Jan 2014, p.58]

Addictive and challenging. [Apr 2012, p.93]

On the right difficulty setting Absolution is Hitman at its cleverest, funniest, twisted best. [Christmas 2012, p.63]

A clear improvement over "SvR 2008" but a lot of it's still very familiar. [Dec 2008, p.54]

Big and ballsy but with the brains and some brilliant writing to back it up. [Aug 2014, p.66]

A knockout job. [June 2011, p.87]

A smart crime caper with incredible variety and slick fighting mechanics. [May 2010, p.66]

Solidly replicates the big-console FIFA experience, with some innovative controls. [Apr 2012, p.85]

It's limited, but arguably one of the best multiplayer sports games on Wii. [Issue#232, p.89]

Accessible fighting and an ebullient sense of fun make for a very likeable package. [Jan 2012, p.85]

It's entertaining without the need for plastic peripherals, but it's still challenging for experts. [Aug 2009, p.77]

Falls victim to problems not of its own making, but it's still a charming, kids game. [Christmas 2011, p.88]

Fascinating and tense. [Jan 2015, p.82]

We see why "Road to Ruin" was a 'deleted scene," but Gears 2 remains bloody brill. [Oct 2009, p.71]

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

Excellent on the ground, easy to learn and the online features are extensive. [Issue#232, p.70]

Scribblenauts is hugely ambitious, and the odd bit of buckling under its inventory has to be forgiven.

A superbly shocking adaptation that drags the point 'n' click genre into the spotlight. [July 2012, p.84]

It boasts upgraded visuals and new mine cart bits, but it doesn't break any new ground. [Apr 2013, p.88]

Scrumptious-looking scrapper that lacks Street Fighter's smarts but plays like a dream. [July 2011, p.86]

It's beautiful and refreshingly simple but at the same time relentlessly retro and samey. [Feb 2007, p.58]

Two brilliant, experimentation-filled missions. A shame it loses it toward the end. [July 2013, p.75]

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

It is not the sweeping epic we were hoping for but it's still a real delight to play. [Dec 2007, p.74]

No online play or mission mode, but it's still a top-notch fighter. [Sept 2008, p.85]

A cracking collection. [Apr 2009, p.75]

Counter-strike isn't the force it once was, but its underlying quality remains insuppressible. [Nov 2012, p.85]

Mediocre story aside, this improves on The Stick of Truth's successful formula to great effect. [Nov 2017, p.63]

A few niggles, but otherwise this is a pure pleasure to play. [Sept 2012, p.93]

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

It's best played against humans. [Apr 2012, p.85]

Still-flawed but fab, these robots have lost their home - but they continue to win our hearts. [Nov 2012, p.72]

Still a class product - gorgeous, playable and supremely fast, though it hasn't changed much. [March 2012, p.70]

Gorgeously animated tactical RPG that'll charm and challenge in equal measure. [Jan 2012, p.85]

There's plenty here for graduates of the JRPG golden years to love. [Summer 2015, p.81]

A simple idea that wastes no time. Clever, imaginative and full of personality. A mini-masterpiece. [June 2018, p.76]

Nice-looking dumb fun. [Christmas 2011, p.85]

The icing on the violent cake is the Dramatic Battle mode, which allows three-man fights for those really epic throwdowns against the likes of M. Bison and Akukma. [July 2006, p.64]

Harsh difficulty mars an otherwise engrossing sci-fi journey in a fascinating setting. [July 2017, p.76]

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

A superb co-op shooter, with rich character customisation and unpredictable missions. [Oct 2013, p.70]

More linear than you'd like, but this is a well-crafted and replayable horror experience. [Oct 2015, p.66]

A pure shot of adrenaline to the heart of the PSP. You need this racer!

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

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

A solid debut for a great new hero, with belly laughs to match the brawling. [Oct 2010, p.77]

If you have the time to learn it, this is a game that makes it feel like almost anything is possible. [Jan 2015, p.74]

An admirable amalgamation of all you fave shooters packed into one polished package. [July 2012, p.72]

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

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