Bold and brutal, it has the guts to stay true to its horror roots without feeling outdated. [Christmas 2014, p.58]

An awesome, if ancient, shooter that still plays like a dream in multiplayer. We urge you to try it. [June 2010, p.85]

An exciting, well-constructed racer, coated in a sheen of vein-popping frustrations. [Christmas 2012, p.72]

With quality platforming, you should definitely give this time-twisting adventure a spin. [Issue#336, p.71]

It's incredibly dumb, yes, but it works. [Jan 2014, p.82]

Far better than we had any right to expect - this is solid third-person action on DS. [Aug 2007, p.77]

Time to call time on the dancing game genre, perhaps? This is the weakest DC yet. [Christmas 2012, p.87]

This is how retro games should be revived. A glorious, intense arcade shooter. [May 2007, p.82]

It makes you want to see where life leads them next. [Issue#336, p.85]

A surprisingly successful strategy RPG. [Apr 2009, p.82]

Oozes class. [July 2007, p.67]

It's more arcadey than you might remember it. [Aug 2007, p.85]

Perfectly enjoyable - might be the best PES ever, in fact. But is that a bit of a hollow boast? [Dec 2009, p.73]

Ambitious but inconsistent, frustrating but entertaining. Still an innovative adventure. [Aug 2008, p.62]

A unique trophy system will happily send you into metal hunting delirium. [Feb 2013, p.87]

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]

Gorgeous, but disjointed. Despite the bumps, Steep's winter thrills are well worth riding out. [Jan 2016, p.66]

Not for everyone, but it's a unique survival horror oddity and as brilliant as it is barmy. [June 2013, p.83]

A brilliantly conceived slice of history in a more palatable form than its Retro brother. [Apr 2012, p.93]

A rare slice of meaty action on the Wii. Plenty of sneaky entertainment to be had. [Mar 2009, p.68]

As tough and great as ever. This suits the Xbox Live Arcade perfectly. [June 2008, p.74]

A noble effort, but knock-'em-downs always lose punch when ported to PSP. [Aug 2010, p.104]

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

Will have even the most cynical of Sonic bashers gurning with nostalgia. [June 2013, p.85]

Too similar to the original to unreservedly recommend, but still excellent. It'll sell well. [Sept 2007, p.76]

Satisfying stuff. [June 2013, p.85]

New Super Mario Bros U crushed into a nugget of pure challenge, but at a cost. [Sept 2013, p.74]

A superior, super tough sequel that offers a persuasive alternative to the RPG big boys. [July 2012, p.80]

Plenty of standout moments, but CoH2 isn't the revolution we hoped for. [Sept 2013, p.76]

Two retro styles for the price of one, this is a great, if occasionally frustrating, homage to a hardcore classic. [Nov 2018, p.84]

An exciting and visually spectacular shooter, weighed down by the inclusion of a terrible TV show. [May 2016, p.64]

A superb package that's much more than an exercise in nostalgia. [Feb 2007, p.84]

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

Players of the first game need not apply but newcomers should fill their boots. [July 2012, p.83]

Cheap and cheerful, but playing in your front room just seems...odd. [June 2007, p.85]

A gem. [Nov 2012, p.83]

By the time you work out it's frutrating as hell, you're already hooked. [Sept 2008, p.84]

Different rather than strictly better or worse, MvC's combat still holds up, even if its personality doesn't. [Nov 2017, p.68]

Old-style gaming in futuristic shoes: a thrilling experience that hides its flaws in style. [Christmas 2008, p.65]

Slightly dumbed down in the name of accessibility, but packed with aquatic goodness. [Apr 2010, p.67]

A surprising comedy gem. [Dec 2009, p.86]

Think Minesweeper meets Pringles. [Dec 2012, p.87]

Polished. [May 2011, p.94]

Finally as fun to play as it is to watch. [May 2011, p.94]

Cute vegetable-hunting platform adventure with bags of personality and satisfying gameplay. [Aug 2009, p.84]

Addictive missions and good customisation combine to make a game full of fun. [Issue#232, p.94]

Shines with hog-tastic potential, but the actual 'role playing' bits need beefing up. [Nov 2008, p.70]

The original version with graphics mods installed still looks better, so it's not worth the upgrade. [Christmas 2016, p.73]

The way retro remakes should always be. Fresh, but in keeping with the original spirit. [Sept 2008, p.80]

Once you do start putting it together, it's actually a relatively simple tale, but the revelations along the way are a fun reward for those determined enough to find them. [Nov 2017, p.81]

Classy slealth mix of savage and slapstick, with just one duff level in an otherwise choice selection. [Christmas 2016, p.77]

[An] episodic JRPG-styled, pixelated feast. [July 2012, p.93]

More arcadey and simplistic than you'd expect on next-gen. [Apr 2007, p.66]

RPGs are really under-represented on Wii; Opoona bucks the trend with style. [Sept 2008, p.81]

If hard games inspire you to play harder you'll love it. [June 2010, p.80]

Epic Yarn is an entertaining if undemanding jaunt, but it lacks the scope of Epic Mickey and the hardcore thrills of Donkey Kong Country Returns - both of which are out this month and far more worthy of your time and cash.

As a near-perfect recreation of the PS2 version, PSP Legend is a staggering technical achievement. [July 2006, p.63]

Cling Thing may be vanilla, but vanilla's only ubiquitous because it's bloomin' delicious. [Sept 2013, p.81]

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

Dull levels and story, but unique guns and smooth controls make this easy to recommend. [August 2012, p.72]

FoD is a welcome return to a near timeless classic. [Sept 2013, p.81]

Can feel like well-trodden ground. [July 2007, p.76]

Goes beyond mere hack and slash with a genuinely thoughtful approach to combat. [June 2007, p.80]

It's naturally limited in scope, but this breezy, likeable spin-off proves a surprisingly captivating diversion. [Nov 2015, p.72]

One for the younger players maybe, but it's wonderfully put together. [Christmas 2006, p.88]

The tone of the whole experience is refreshingly jocular. [Oct 2013, p.77]

Cheap as chips and just as crisp - this is a neat little online shooter.

Purists should still go for the PC edition. [Christmas 2013, p.89]

A unique physics-based puzzler that'll immerse anyone who picks it up for many an hour. [Mar 2009, p.82]

Not a massive step forward, but EA's evergreen series remains well ahead of the competition. [Nov 2015, p.74]

A rock-solid simulation and recreation of the real thing. Perhaps a little too real out of the ring. [June 2009, p.64]

Short on scope, big on fun. [Aug 2011, p.91]

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

Easily one of the best minigame compilations on Wii. There's lot of fun to be had here. [Christmas 2007, p.79]

Big hits from Lily Allen, Britney Spears, and more. [May 2007, p.85]

Relish the chance to experience it afresh. [Oct 2010, p.77]

Was never going to challenge for the top, but a good effort. [Dec 2009, p.82]

A little dry perhaps, but generously proportioned for 9.99. [Mar 2011, p.91]

Won't change the world, but it's beautifully made and satisfyingly violent. [Apr 2012, p.87]

The gameplay's nothing new, but it's done well and is lots of fun, partly thanks to Ash and his frequent quips. [Aug 2011, p.95]

One hell of a ride that loses impact because so many others beat Dante to the punch. [Mar 2010, p.82]

Just misses the conversion to make it a champion, but still a great rugby game. [Jan 2012, p.96]

Feels like a lean street fighter compared to the flabby console game. [Dec 2006, p.100]

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

Only a few awkward controls hamper an otherwise loving update. [Oct 2010, p.87]

More fun than a box of ferrets and almost genius, but it feels just a bit too slapdash. [Christmas 2006, p.64]

The essence of the console version, but it doesn't carry over the explosive enjoyment. [Apr 2012, p.88]

Still brilliant fun, but for every aspect that's been refined, another has frustratingly suffered. [Sept 2010, p.89]

Not quite incredible, but throws a mean right hook with some nice ideas. [Issue#231, p.97]

Proof that, with the right tweaks to the formula, JRPGs can still hit the high notes. [Sept 2016, p.82]

An enjoyably daft storyline. [Apr 2013, p.80]

It's packed with style, intrigue and originality - super sleuths will love it. [Apr 2007, p.84]

Paying up improves it tenfold. [Feb 2012, p.97]

Adds over 20 hours of new content, but will feel a little too familiar for Skyrim vets. [Sept 2012, p.107]

A substantial extension that deepens the game's conspiracies. Recommended. [Christmas 2011, p.93]

Considering a hard-as-nails sim lurks below the skin, Sturmovik has surprising playability. [Oct 2009, p.78]

The gaming equivalent of a great burger. You'll finish it fast and be hungry for more. [Oct 2008, p.80]

A miniature roulette wheel of mini-games where almost every segment is pure gold. [May 2012, p.100]