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

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

A genuinely exciting FPS, with solid controls, just don't go expecting any great depth. [Jan 2009, p.79]

If you're hungry for more Overcooked, this will satiate you and then some. Just don't expect any real changes to the recipe. [Oct 2018, p.85]

Decent handheld flight sim, with a good variety of gameplay. [Nov 2006, p.84]

A satisfying timesink with some enjoyable elements, let down by a complete lack of challenge. [May 2018, p.72]

Not quite the classic it could have been, and the appeal wanes with time, but still a strong party starter. [Feb 2018, p.72]

Scarily fast (and sometimes just scary) Thumper is rhythm gaming at its most uncompromising. [Dec 2016, p.79]

Gameplay offers few surprises, but it's the pitch-perfect writing that makes itself the star of the show. [Feb 2015, p.72]

Lacks the polish of big budget titles, but compensates with outstanding atmosphere. [May 2010, p.78]

Not as good as "Size Matters." [Sept 2008, p.82]

Heroically retains its charm. [Christmas 2013, p.77]

A finely constructed distraction for BF fans, but won't hold their attention for long. [Sept 2012, p.101]

A unique adventure worth sampling. [Feb 2013, p.93]

First time R+Cers are better off with current titles but this is a great value nostalgia trip. [August 2012, p.69]

It's the best-looking Naruto game to date - it comes with something for everyone. [Mar 2009, p.65]

Good-looking fighting with neat ideas and solid combat, but it's repetitive and short. [Oct 2007, p.80]

Got a move? We recommend trying this out. [Jan 2012, p.90]

Combine powers for a vamp-squishing blast of energy. [Jan 2012, p.91]

Not a new classic, but suitably braindead fun. [May 2015, p.66]

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

A bit rough around the edges but it adds a ton of content. [Feb 2009, p.87]

A fine adventure game, although not the best Broken Sword ever, and is well worth adding to your inventory.[Dec 2006, p.98]

Do buy it, however, for its rather fine online offering. [Aug 2009, p.83]

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

Bursting with action and complete stupidity. Not as good as "Total Overdose" though. [Mar 2007, p.83]

Simple but surprisingly addictive. [Apr 2012, p.87]

Realistic, addictive and brutally satisfying sometimes let down by the controls. [Jan 2011, p.88]

Compelling plot. [Dec 2013, p.75]

Unwieldy controls and missing multiplayer modes let down an otherwise impressive port. [Dec 2013, p.76]

Delightfully cheesy and not afraid to try new things. It's short but fun while it lasts. [Feb 2012, p.96]

How do you review a revolution? [Sept 2016, p.84]

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 sweeping, if imperfect, saga that takes a house of nobodies and makes you truly care. [Jan 2016, p.78]

A world of grim opportunity - but you need to suffer before earning the glory of your own Alcatraz. [Dec 2015, p.79]

A hugely enjoyable alternative for management newbies.[Jan 2011, p.96]

It's what you'd expect from The Sims and not too much more. [Christmas 2011, p.93]

Few scares, little innovation - but a fun play through regardless. Great multiplayer, too. [Sept 2011, p.81]

Not as tight as the first, but still one of the most engaging murder mysteries in games. [Nov 2014, p.68]

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]

A minor work by its dev's standards, but committed looters will grow to love this slow-burn adventure. [Jan 2015, p.79]

A stellar kickabout, but lacks that razzmatazz that made the other versions so memorable. [July 2006, p.66]

A lovely looking game. [Sept 2011, p.93]

With the remote in hand Armageddon plays best on Wii, but we'd like a fresh installment. [Aug 2007, p.68]

It's lost some of its sheen over the years, but Halo is still a monolithic classic worth replaying. [Jan 2012, p.74]

A strong middle chapter full of engaging strategy. [June 2016, p.76]

Sizzling hot combat notched by unflinching difficulty. [June 2016, p.80]

Takes several steps forward and a few shuffles back. [Christmas 2009, p.64]

A refined experience, moving away from forgettable grind to a worthy adventure. [Issue#231, p.91]

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

Your brain will realise that it's imperfect and messy, but it's bound to set your heart aflutter. [Jan 2018, p.64]

Rich environments and stylish visuals fit perfectly on the handheld, and the levels are varied and darkly amusing. [May 2013, p.81]

Tries too hard to be PSP's killer app, but is just too inhibited to ever really blow you away. [Dec 2006, p.76]

Fun stuff. [Jan 2009, p.80]

Classy, demanding and atmospheric - but it won't suit everybody. [Aug 2008, p.83]

More of the same loopy entertainment but still appealing. [Issue#231, p.95]

A predictable theme for a graphic adventure compensated [for] by obvious affection for the genre. [Jan 2009, p.84]

A surprisingly entertaining adventure with great controls. [Mar 2007, p.84]

Some of the best fun that you'll have on PSP, but not quite a 'must have' title. [Oct 2006, p.70]

A surprisingly expansive king sim, that can occasionally be a royal pain in the arse. [June 2011, p.81]

A decent Wii-friendly RPG, let down by too many concessions to casual gamers. [Feb 2009, p.80]

A perfect entry point for the younger mind. [Feb 2011, p.93]

Not Jackson or Tin Man's best, but still brilliantly nostalgic fun. [May 2013, p.88]

A slickly enjoyable experience. [Nov 2013, p.71]

For 69p, Angry Birds still represents a great bargain for five minute bursts of play. [June 2012, p.84]

It's just a shame that by the time you master it, the short three hour quest is up. [Jan 2013, p.83]

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

We didn't realise quite how much we'd missed Micro Machines until we downloaded this tidy little racer. [May 2013, p.89]

A veritable Dragon Ball Z encyclopedia that fans will find abolutely irresistible. [Christmas 2006, p.66]

The best footie game ever on a Nintendo system, but it still needs to catch up. [Jan 2013, p.86]

Extremely arcadey and immediately engaging racing game. [Apr 2007, p.84]

Wasteland 2 isn't a flawless game, but it's a breed of lovingly crafted throwback we though we'd never see again: an old-school RPG full of moral choice and twisting, complex writing - and very much the one we wanted. [Dec 2014, p.72]

The interesting cast and subtle writing (with plenty of subtle plot points to uncover) paper over the cracks. [Apr 2014, p.78]

It's most fun online against up to seven other flyers. [Dec 2011, p.89]

A really satisfying set of powers makes up for middling creativity. And cheer up a bit, eh? [May 2008, p.70]

The Street sideshow adds value, but the actual football is well below that of 360/PS3. [Dec 2011, p.91]

Not perfect, but TimeShift is a satisfying and empowering FPS, guaranteed to entertain. [Christmas 2007, p.83]

A loving uppercut aimed squarely at the jaw of manga nuts - but it might leave fighting fans frustrated. [July 2014, p.77]

Witty writing and a large serving of cute means you might just rediscover your humanity. [March 2014, p.83]

The best of its kind on PS2, but rather average in the great scheme of things. [June 2006, p.68]

An accomplished sim that deserves the Ferrari badge, even if it values realism over fun. [Sept 2008, p.72]

Gorgeous graphics and satisfying combat raise this Gauntlet clone above most dungeon crawlers. [Oct 2011, p.93]

Veteran Ryu fans will be disappointed, though this is a solid, if easy, action game in itself. [May 2012, p.78]

Simple and more-ish, Cooking Mama 2 serves up a universally playable challenge. [Apr 2008, p.66]

Not quite an epic but still a grand adventure with character, impact, and kickable heads. [Christmas 2006, p.76]

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

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

Hardly a keeper, but fun and undemanding all the same. [June 2013, p.63]

The creation tools fit beautifully with Vita, but this feels familiar. [March 2012, p.74]

Cartoon kick-punching to make your hair stand on end with pleasure. [July 2006, p.61]

It's a very playable game, but feels like a budget one, however. [May 2007, p.85]

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

The experience is a short one. [March 2016, p.81]

Wonderful and full of charm, but it can't reach the heights of the first game. [Oct 2006, p.70]

Addictive and perfect for generating some bitter competition. [Aug 2007, p.85]

Some good flinging fun but perhaps it plays a little too safe. [Christmas 2007, p.84]

A gorgeously crafted experience that's cramped by the occasionally obtuse signposting. [Christmas 2014, p.68]

A creative and inventive bag of tricks with plenty to keep you occupied despite its limitations. [Christmas 2014, p.70]