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]

A unique and surprising MMO, for creators and dungeoneers alike. [Sept 2013, p.75]

Limited physics, bad AI and identikit players aside, this is the finest on-the-go football game ever made. [Jan 2011, p.97]

A weak tutorial and little in the way of an intro makes it a little unwelcoming, but given time to learn the rigging and establish a team, the experience comes good. [March 2013, p.87]

Multiplayer functionality so good it'll make you squirm with delight. [Oct 2013, p.81]

A unique twist on multiplayer combat, but niggling problems mean it's not a must-buy...yet. [July 2017, p.73]

A self-consciously retro and witty little strategy action game. [July 2010, p.96]

Full-pelt gaming that does everything it said it would very well. [Dec 2007, p.84]

A neat "brain pathways" interface helps you piece your findings together. [Christmas 2014, p.78]

An oldie but a goody, updated wiht some quirky additions to keep it fresh. [Aug 2008, p.82]

Okay, so it's not quite "Metroid" but "MOH: Heroes 2" is a fine addition to the Hitler-bashing genre and the second best shooter on the Wii. [Jan 2007, p.75]

A game design masterclass, but you'll need to Wii U version to make the most of its teachings. [Jan 2016, p.65]

The launch title that could tentatively fulfill a geek's wildest dream - to grow delts like Arnie from the comfort of their living room. [Jan 2011]

Army of Two: The 40th Day has taken past criticism on the chin. Salem and Rios have evolved from disagreeable meatheads into entertaining anti-heroes while the setting is now much more befitting to the gameplay. If you're looking for an intense but concentrated gaming experience, we think the masked mercs deliver. [Jan 2010, p.68]

Gorgeous-looking and filled with fresh tactical gameplay. [Jan 2014, p.64]

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

There's genuine long-term fun to be had in multiplayer modes, but it's not consistent. [June 2015, p.66]

Better than its predecessor, Flatout 2 is like a brasher but uglier brother to "Burnout." [Aug 2006, p.66]

WarioWare DIY's lazy brother. [July 2010, p.95]

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

FIFA 2002 and FIFA Street 1 - together at last! EA can stick this one in their own net. [Issue#231, p.87]

Not as fun as LittleBigPlanet's platform offerings, but the track editor impresses. [Jan 2013, p.71]

An adequate FPS but there's not enough originality here for us to recommend it. [Oct 2007, p.68]

A superb central dynamic. [Jan 2014, p.83]

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

One of XBLA's better racers. [July 2013, p.75]

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

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

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

Stands up well on iPhone today bar a few inevitable control issues. [Apr 2012, p.90]

A clever card battler that's fantastic for genre fans, but too hard to pick up to win many new ones. [Mar 2015, p.70]

While it can't quite live up to its predecessor, GOF3 still offers plenty to enjoy. [Nov 2016, p.83]

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

Clumsy it may be, but this is the perfect pick-me-up for Wii owners with post-Skyloft blues. [May 2012, p.85]

A once enjoyable wilid west shooter gone bad on the PSP. [Jan 2007, p.69]

The cynic in us says it's more like an advert for the Virtual Console than a full game, but the veteran gamer in us can't help but rejoice at the happy memories it conjures up. [July 2014, p.79]

The feeling that the game is using its source material to mask less-than-refined mechanics is inescapable. [Apr 2014, p.79]

A fine arcade port but ironically it lacks the guts of more modern scrappers. [Feb 2008, p.69]

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

Another case of Ninty spinning endless invention from the simplest of ideas. Well worth a play(doh). [June 2015, p.72]

The voice acting is hit or miss, though. Mainly miss. [Oct 2014, p.81]

LocoRoco boings off in a disappointing new direction but it's still unique and rewarding. [Christmas 2009, p.78]

The transition from mobile isn't wholly successful, but the puzzling itself is near-perfect. [July 2015, p.70]

The game equivalent of a Pixar film - a riot for everyone. [July 2011, p.90]

A cracking strategy game with some brilliant action elements. Suprisingly decent, this. [Apr 2007, p.76]

Think Fantavision meets Mr. Fothergill. [Feb 2011, p.95]

It's easy enough to overlook these quirks when the core gameplay is so satisfying and immediate. [Apr 2016, p.81]

An intriguing opening for a narrative series, with some of the most raddled faces we've ever seen. [May 2018, p.70]

You'll need to cycle through a fair few jobs to progress rather than being free to stick to just your favourite. [Dec 2014, p.81]

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

As empowering as it is to be a word wizard, we wish there was more game to wield our power in. [March 2013, p.76]

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

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

A rare kids' game that lets younger players feel badass, but the post-sugar rush crash is steep. [May 2018, p.70]

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

It's really just for the fans. [June 2009, p.81]

A brilliant plot line is a mixed blessing in this better-than-average action RPG. [Dec 2009, p.71]

Left behind by "Company of Heroes" and the rest, but still satisfying strategy fare. [Jan 2007, p.74]

Souffle-light strategy and near-peerless star gazing means this is solid fan service, but it could be much more. [Apr 2016, p.79]

Minigames really aren't for everyone, but Rayman does them very well indeed. [Christmas 2008, p.79]

Uneven but occasionally inspired, this multiplayer jaunt is ultimately a minor entry in the franchise. [Dec 2015, p.68]

A story more innovative than the repetitive and often shallow game it's attached to. [June 2016, p.71]

A full-on tongue sarnie to the lips of a genre that needs the kiss of life. Marry us, Zoe! [July 2006, p.66]

It's still a great game but fans of the DS version are going to feel short-changed by the lack of imagination in this Wii retread.

A disappointing sequel - the new emphasis on repetition simply leads to frustration. [July 2018, p.68]

Good stuff, but it does leave you pining for the simplicity of the original. [June 2012, p.84]

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

More of the same only with added super pals, but the formula is still well-executed and enjoyable. [Feb 2015, p.65]

It doesn't build on the formula (ha!) much, but it's one of the best - if least technically stable - entries. [Jan 2018, p.62]

A beast of a tennis game, with MotionPlus support and more options than you'll ever use. [Aug 2009, p.79]

The perfect complement to this summer's antics, and the finest footy effort on last-gen machines. [July 2014, p.64]

The best place to shoot hoops both online and off. [Oct 2007, p.85]

Compelling stuff. [Feb 2011, p.95]

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

Leaderboards give the pack significant replay value. [March 2013, p.81]

Unfortunately there's a lot of fiddly menus that don't always make things easy. [June 2014, p.78]

While enjoyable enough on its own terms, Game of Thrones is starting to feel uncomfortably like a Telltale B-side. [Summer 2015, p.81]

Some conservative design can't spoil a thrilling experience that's close to a must for early VR adopters. [Jan 2016, p.64]

A decent selection of '90s songs - some good, some cheesy and some terrible. [Oct 2007, p.83]

A smart and vividly simple holiday, for younger players only. [Christmas 2007, p.79]

A generously portioned, but frustrating bundle of handsome aerial aggression. [Oct 2013, p.80]

Despite jarring control issues there's still much to admire here in the tone and beautiful locations. [Sept 2014, p.71]

High-octane it ain't, but if you're after something mellow to wallow in, fill your (space) boots. [Sept 2017, p.79]

It's rare to see a science-fiction story as insightful and thought-provoking as this in any medium, let along games. [Apr 2018, p.83]

It's a wonderful game, but the mod-friendly PC is original is the one to plump for. [March 2013, p.87]

A game for self-reflection and the melancholy. [Aug 2014, p.78]

It's fun, with great art and enjoyable characters, but lacks narrative depth and gets repetitive. [June 2018, p.77]

The extra strategy is something we never thought we'd need, but now that we have it, we love it! [Christmas 2012, p.87]

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

Matching recycled ideas with ingenious new ones has bred a challenger to one of gaming's greats. [July 2017, p.74]

An entertaining and generous blast from the past, but that's all that it is. [Apr 2007, p.70]

A horrible mess of a fighting system scuppers it, but fans will love it anyway. [Jan 2007, p.68]

No massive leap over "Battlefront 2," but more of the same is welcome. [Dec 2007, p.70]

A successful splicing of two beloved genres that thoughtfully expands on the lore of the series. [Feb 2018, p.77]

The best-feeling racing sim out there, but physics aside, it's lacking in most areas compared to its rivals. [Oct 2006, p.68]

Will appeal to both history buff and thrill seeker. [May 2012, p.84]

It's a slender offering, even if you pay up, but Killer Instinct is full of potential. [Jan 2014, p.62]

With quality dripping like paint from a very warped canvas, this is a flawed masterpiece. [Jan 2011, p.]