Alright for a quick blast, but nothing more. [March 2012, p.98]

An homage that shows bright potential. [Apr 2018, p.82]

A minor miracle, let down by fiddly controls and to many technical bugs. [Mar 2011, p.91]

Ultimately, Thea's genre blend is a success, but basic, bare bones presentation and repetitious combat hold it back. [Jan 2016, p.80]

Keeps the spirit of its predecessor, but misses the chance to live up to its title. [Oct 2013, p.75]

An excellent sword-fighting game that at times has trouble remembering its brilliant roots. [Oct 2017, p.78]

Grand and inventive. [Summer 2015, p.78]

An intense mix of action and strategy, but not for all tastes. [Dec 2007, p.83]

The final map, Cold Stream, disappoints by L4D standards. [Nov 2012, p.90]

An impressive shake-up of survival tropes - but dedicated fans of the genre may be left wanting. [Apr 2016, p.74]

A romp of a game that delivers high levels of violence and risque humor by the bucket. [Feb 2007, p.73]

What it lacks in terms of presentation it makes up in detail. RPG fans only. [June 2008, p.80]

Love's been poured into this, but the many frustrations will yank kids out of the fantasy.

As an alternative to the PS3 version, it lacks soul. [Aug 2010, p.92]

A decent "Buzz!"-rival for the Xbox 360, but don't expect any thrills or frills. [Christmas 2007, p.83]

An ideal blend of sim and arcade. [June 2011, p.86]

Some nice touches give FIFA a commanding presence, but an unfinished feel hurts it. [Christmas 2006, p.94]

A brilliant showpiece for Kinect. [Jan 2011]

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

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

Worth your money by virtue of being totally unique. [Mar 2008, p.67]

A warm, big-hearted and hilarious adventure game custom-built for a passionate fanbase. [July 2015, p.67]

A brilliant Star Wars experience, but with limited life-span and little depth. [Christmas 2015, p.76]

Fun but old-fashioned role-playing in the Dragon Ball universe. [Winter 2009, p.86]

Collectible figurines seem like a winner but, just like your dad's Ikea cabinet, it's let down by bad assembly. [Dec 2014, p.76]

Whether you see the drawing as innovative or gimmicky will determine if you'll like this. [Nov 2007, p.72]

We could do with a bit more narrative oomph, but the core game is one which suits the format perfectly. [Sept 2016, p.85]

There are simple physics puzzles to negotiate, and abilities to improve with collectibles. [May 2012, p.87]

There are no single player components for when the lag gets the better of you. [Christmas 2012, p.94]

A lovely looking/sounding romp. [Feb 2010, p.82]

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

Chunky, satisfying online scrapper - but a dreadful single-player. Proceed with caution. [Feb 2013, p.84]

The best kids' games look great and engage the brain. Sadly Mini Ninjas isn't one of them. [Nov 2009, p.70]

It isn't quite good enough to be a cult classic, but it's routinely OK and fitfully superb. [Mar 2007, p.82]

Brilliantly entertaining (and occasionally frustrating) while it lasts, but it's short. [Jan 2007, p.66]

A solid and enjoyable flight sim for those of us who don't take them too seriously. [Apr 2009, p.63]

As sturdy as ever but you'll feel like you've seen it all before. [July 2007, p.80]

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

A glaring disappointment considering it looked and played miles better on PC. [Apr 2007, p.63]

A spectacle to behold, but Mad Max's barren landscape is lacking the toys to stand up as a proper sandbox. [Nov 2015, p.68]

Crazy, addictive stuff. [Dec 2011, p.87]

We just wish Capcom would release an uber-collection across all formats instead of these half-baked efforts. [July 2006, p.81]

If you can look past its ugly mug and terrible tongue, Styx may just throw up some unexpected treasures. [May 2017, p.78]

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

The action never lets up and the bullets never run out. It's not subtle but it is fun. [June 2006, p.64]

Floaty controls make for a frustrating experience, but the presentation is excellent. [Nov 2013, p.80]

The pace is finally picking up. [Sept 2015, p.79]

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

An unremarkable port. [July 2011, p.92]

Atmosphere so thick you can crack it with a whip. [May 2013, p.78]

Appropriately, this is a real Christmas jumper of a game: warm, cosy, and a teeny bit naff (in a good way). [Jan 2016, p.72]

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

Larger size aside, little has changed from the original. But four-player Ad Hoc is a hoot! [Oct 2007, p.70]

The least interesting bits make up the bulk. Still, Remember Me's world is hard to forget. [Aug 2013, p.63]

It feels lightweight and the price is high but this provides gleefully brainless entertainment. [Feb 2012, p.94]

Perfect structure for a handheld SmackDown, but get the big version if possible. [Dec 2008, p.57]

A combat-heavy RPG with interesting fighters, curtailed by clunky visuals and repetitive leveling. [May 2015, p.72]

Thoroughly addictive. [Jan 2013, p.81]

As no-nonsense and businesslike as the inside of a Touring Car. One for the connoisseurs. [March 2009, p.70]

A stuffy story hinders, but its party-whittling sci-fi conceit is too enticing to ignore. [Oct 2015, p.68]

An entertainingly amoral addition to the strategy cannon. [July 2008, p.82]

Weak combat and pacing issues spoil an otherwise interesting game of competitive construction. [Aug 2015, p.77]

The king of Neo Geo struggles to find its footing on XBLA. [Dec 2008, p.84]

Not a revolution, but still addictive, and different enough from "Skate" to matter. [Christmas 2007, p.82]

A cracking PSN game that's cheap and puts a fresh ingredient into a classic formula. [Sept 2009, p.80]

The archetypal JRPG - you probably already know if you'll love it - but there's no denying its quality. [Dec 2015, p.77]

An exhaustive DBZ bonanza, with state of the art (but nutjob hard) controls. [Mar 2007, p.80]

It's certainly not a vision of beauty, but the developer's relentless passion for the sport comes across in every turn. [Sept 2013, p.77]

Fun, but often undone by its own structure, which can make the laid-back experience feel pressured. [Feb 2018, p.76]

Rogue's filler is the killer. [Feb 2015, p.64]

Dumb, fun, and not ashamed to be either. Mothergunship just wants to fill the screen with bullets. [Issue#333, p.78]

A souped-up return that delivers pyrotechnic perfection but lacks the depth of other games. [Nov 2008, p.73]

If you fancy a radical change of pace, this is for you. Action fans need not apply. [Jan 2007, p.74]

A fast-paced thrill ride with slick controls, becoming hypnotic and meditative once mastered. [Oct 2017, p.74]

Another quality slice of DBZ action, but a bit short on options for super-completists. [Sept 2006, p.75]

Awful camera angles, awkward controls and a fair few glitches are still present. [June 2012, p.81]

One of the better first-person efforts on DS, and a good survival horror game too. [Sept 2008, p.79]

Charming to look at, but a real sod to play. Prinny provides a classic platforming challenge. [Aug 2009, p.82]

A brill battle system vs a load of boring convos. It's only a slim victory for the former. [Dec 2013, p.69]

A solid action game, but one you feel you've already played a hundred times before. [Christmas 2009, p.65]

Top stuff if you've never played "Theme Park" before, but familiar otherwise. [May 2007, p.75]

One of Mario's better parties; shame it's that same old irritating game underneath. [Jan 2007, p.60]

Tranquil puzzle-platforming that's ideal for filling five minutes. [Christmas 2008, p.84]

Solid gameplay, stunning aerial effects, but nothing that will have you celebrating. [Oct 2007, p.82]

Beautiful and ruthlessly addictive. Be prepared to lose your time. And the feeling in your fingers. [June 2014, p.68]

There's a fine line between 'challenging' and 'sadistic,' and this is on the wrong side of it. [Oct 2006, p.79]

Rather boring. [July 2010, p.93]

Not as thrilling as previous titles, but it's a brave new direction. [Christmas 2007, p.70]

If "The Sims 2" is like a doll's house, this is like a soap opera. [Apr 2007, p.83]

What it gains in looks it loses in excitement. [Aug 2008, p.74]

Messy, mean, yet undeniably charming, Suda51's roguelike fascinates more than it flusters. Just. [Feb 2017, p.70]

The series' all-time high point inside the ring - but still a year away from being the complete package. [Christmas 2015, p.79]

Tough, but incredibly rewarding. [May 2010, p.68]

This is a beautiful and brave adventure with an inescapable sense of melancholy. [Dec 2013, p.66]

A bit creaky in places, but this western shooter has plenty of character. [Nov 2006, p.78]

It's a fresh idea that eventually grows stale, because you must start anew every mission, without levels or items carried over. [Sept 2015, p.81]

The design remains as potent as ever. [Christmas 2012, p.87]

Joyous puzzle-platformer with zero filler. [March 2014, p.82]