A solid and beautiful tactical RPG with neat 2D brawling and unique multiplayer. [Aug 2016, p.80]

An addictive, nuanced and surprisingly deep battler, prevented from being a killer by its lack of variety. [Apr 2017, p.73]

Simple, no-nonsense racer that's the most bargainalicious PS Vita game yet. [May 2012, p.99]

Creative storytelling, great design, and middling gameplay make a memorable, yet flawed, adventure. [July 2018, p.76]

As accessible as a Romanian arthouse film festival, but learn the lingo and find hours of fun. [Aug 2011, p.92]

Gorgeous to look at, epic to listen to, and an absolute pleasure to play. [Sept 2012, p.105]

A breeze to play on DS. [Mar 2009, p.82]

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

Witty, energetic and hugely entertaining, even if it isn't particularly smart. [Winter 2009, p.72]

Makes "The Movies" even bigger and better. Great stuff. [Aug 2006, p.82]

Enjoyable and works well with the board, but lacking in thrills. [Christmas 2008, p.82]

Not the leap in features we'd hoped for, but a fantastic debut for Justice nontheless. [May 2008, p.72]

Not much of an HD update, but these relics have mostly stood the test of time. [May 2011, p.89]

Any game that rewards you for stepping way needs a good talking to. [June 2015, p.79]

A cop-op game that doesn't feel like it gets old. [Issue#336, p.85]

Battles are fast and furious, but the overarching story fails to impress. [Oct 2013, p.72]

A perfect opportunity to play catch-up. [Sept 2013, p.79]

What makes Lock'n'Load distinctive is its comical outlook. [July 2012, p.93]

Showcases Lego at its most loveable best. [Sept 2016, p.78]

Its puzzles can be a little woolly, but Unravel has endless spools of charm. [March 2016, p.70]

Get your head around 360 degree puzzling and this'll bring a deluge of joy. [March 2013, p.87]

A missable update, even for fans. [Sept 2011, p.87]

Family strife and dark secrets abound in Telltale's return to form. We're firmly on board for the ride. [Feb 2017, p.66]

A cracking action puzzler that proves we don't need mindless violence to have a good time. [July 2008, p.75]

A breezy, if surprisingly brutal, puzzler that puts full 3DS retail releases to shame. [Aug 2013, p.71]

A reminder why Sonic has lasted 16 years. Fast, frantic and, most importantly, fun. [Oct 2007, p.71]

Has all the ingredients to be good, they're just used in incorrect amounts. Shame. [Dec 2007, p.78]

Take away the freemium structure and the need to wait for ages between goes and we'd happily play it for hours at a time. [Sept 2012, p.110]

A knowing homage to JRPG times of yore, though a nasty price point holds it back. [Dec 2012, p.92]

An impressive technical showcase for PS VR, but the game lurking beneath is uninspired. [Issue#333, p.68]

Tiger Woods should be perfect for handheld gaming, but EA's decision to use power bars and analogue control for the swinging doesn't have the same intuitive feel as the console version. [Nov 2006, p.70]

An engaging and inventive puzzle adventure game with clever boss battles that balance challenge with difficulty. [Apr 2017, p.81]

Neatly tucks all of Silent Hill's qualities into one of the best PSP games of the year. [Christmas 2007, p.66]

As an exercise device, this has accessible activities that'll get your heart pumping. [Feb 2011, p.97]

Lacking the clinical, rhythmical drive of Lumines, it's the perfectly dopey nightcap after a day of hectic digital adventures. [July 2011, p.89]

DeathSpank sends up conventions brilliantly. A must for fans of the first. [Issue#232, p.87]

Strong RPG that's a little bit different to usual fare. [Aug 2006, p.82]

Definitely a curio, but not one that's without interest. [Christmas 2006, p.98]

One of the best adventures you'll play on PSP. It's uniquely brilliant and classic Tomb Raider! [Aug 2007, p.82]

An intuitive civilisation management game that works just as well on the DS as the PC. [Sept 2007, p.84]

Stylish, fluid and charismatic brawler that's a little too wobbly and esoteric for its own good. [Nov 2013, p.72]

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

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

The definitive entry in a hall of fame series, raising the bar for rhythm action games to an all-time high. [Dec 2015, p.73]

It looks stunning, but repetitive play and a higher focus on gear sullies the experience. [Dec 2013, p.76]

Has the essence of the console version, but not the explosive blockbuster enjoyment. [Nov 2013, p.70]

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

Most games last a couple of minutes. [Dec 2010, p.94]

A hugely enjoyable quest that deserves more appreciation in the UK. [May 2008, p.85]

Eerie and intelligent, but definitely not to everyone's taste. [Apr 2008, p.85]

An accessible off-road racer, but a lack of personality and dull management features let it down. [Aug 2017, p.76]

The slightly improved control of the bigger version just about cancels out the fact that it hasn't got the portable version's multiplayer, and you can't argue with the fact that it's only a bargain-tastic 20 quid. Nice. [Aug 2006, p.62]

Well, it's bike racing, isn't it? But done really well so it's definitely worth a try. [Oct 2007, p.77]

A solid update - it's not quite championship standard but heading the right way. [Dec 2011, p.80]

It's no looker, but this is still a massive and addictive open-world survival romp. [Sept 2013, p.71]

The best 3D Sonic of its generation and another step in the right direction. More please. [Christmas 2010, p.74]

It does deliver a thrilling dose of multiplayer combat. [Oct 2010, p.84]

A feature-packed bundle that's fun to play, but won't blow the socks off Fary Cry experts. [May 2006, p.77]

Fans of the series add 10%; newcomers to the genre should start elsewhere. [June 2008, p.67]

A solid sequel that both fans and fighting aficionados will enjoy. [May 2011, p.88]

One of the outgoing generation's best racers and the kind of game that makes you wish for a new-gen port. [Sept 2014, p.76]

The ultimate multitasking game. [Jan 2013, p.89]

Brave in places, safe in others, Ghosts will delight fans but won't sway anyone with doubts. [Jan 2014, p.74]

The single-player feels more like a puzzle, but the new cards make this essential for vets. [Nov 2014, p.69]

Feels like a solid greatest hits compilation with some decent new material thrown in for good measure. [Oct 2006, p.80]

By showing signs of what it can be, rather than what it wants to pretend to be, things are far improved. [June 2015, p.77]

Another enjoyable adventure clouded by an ill-judged soft-reset for existing collections everywhere. [Christmas 2014, p.73]

A sizeable package perfectly suited for bustling, loot distributing, sofa-based party play. [Nov 2013, p.69]

There's a good variety of puzzles, and don't be fooled by the cutesy looks; this is one neat but very hardcore puzzler. [Nov 2006, p.82]

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

If words like "pleasant" give you chills then stay away - otherwise pull up a chair and relax a while. [Mar 2015, p.74]

Grand scale makes this as fresh and as different a shooter as you could ask for. [Sept 2015, p.78]

A mid-tier racer that offers value and visual splendour, but don't expect it to excel. [Aug 2013, p.66]

Short-lived settlement building with soothing gameplay and music. [Nov 2008, p.84]

It's a tough, frantic and fun experience, bursting with lively, beautifully presented content and upgradeable weaponry for you perfectionists to unlock. [Sept 2012, p.111]

The grappling system has been transferred to the buttons and makes sense. [Jan 2007, p.71]

You may not love it, but you should experience it. [Apr 2012, p.90]

Combining gritty realism with an accessible arcade feel makes this a winner. [Dec 2011, p.78]

A competitive effort, but the prospect of DLC seals it for the next-gen. [Dec 2008, p.57]

A love letter to the much loved movie and a pretty decent and often original shooter to boot. [July 2009, p.64]

More retro-flavoured platform levels, beautifully presented with a few new tricks. [Oct 2012, p.78]

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

Look past lame puzzles and short run time, and you'll find five great characters to chat to. [March 2016, p.71]

It may shuffle along technically but there's no denying the fun to be had in Los Perdidos. [Jan 2014, p.54]

Sam's been short-changed by yet another average conversion. [Aug 2007, p.85]

It's disappointing to know Telltale's capable of distinctly better. [Oct 2015, p.80]

When we finished it we immediately started our second playthrough, desperate to find all the collectibles we missed. The fact that the developer has been able to create such an emotional story with such subtlety and restraint is nothing short of genius. You need to play this. [July 2017, p.68]

Our new favourite tennis game on Wii. It works perfectly. [Aug 2009, p.76]

Hooray for 2D revival, boo for the slightly disappointing taming of this bad boy mascot. [Nov 2008, p.74]

Beautiful and difficult in equal measures - better when played with a partner. [Nov 2013, p.71]

A magnificent celebration of all things Indy and a great primer for the new movie. [July 2008, p.66]

The best PES in years is intricate, addictive, and brilliantly realistic. [Dec 2013, p.60]

An impressive all-out action blaster that betrays its horror roots for a lower common denominator. [Apr 2013, p.64]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

PS3 power saps realsim out of the racing - but replaces it with a slick arcade polish. [Jan 2007, p.68]

A gorgeous adventure that improves the more time you invest. Take it slowly and explore. [Oct 2006, p.76]

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

An exceptional story, told via one of the most vivid game worlds around. [Oct 2015, p.70]