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

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

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

Uncomfortable, unsettling, and truly unpleasant. A ferociously effective horror game, then. [June 2017, p.68]

A beautiful yet flawed game that draws you in with its stylish looks and feels like nothing else. [Aug 2017, p.78]

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

Dead money is all about the companion interaction and offers a decent addition to your game time for 800 points. [Mar 2011, p.94]

An inventive, surprisingly in-depth battle system is the highlight of this mid-'90s-style RPG. [June 2017, p.78]

One of the better Kirby games, but it's just too similar to Triple Deluxe to stand out. [Aug 2016, p.72]

A cheerfully quirky, crunchy shooter - but it's a grind to get to the good stuff. [Apr 2012, p.76]

A good ending to a beloved series, but it's definitely time to lay Dark Souls to rest for a while. [June 2017, p.80]

We're left cautiously optimistic for Telltale's first foray into the Marvel universe, but the story needs to shift up a gear if this series is to escape the shadow of its big-screen brother. [June 2017, p.83]

Good fun, if pricey. [Apr 2012, p.85]

Happily addictive. [May 2013, p.81]

A very nearly excellent on-rails shooter that revisits some of our favourite horror games. [Christmas 2009, p.74]

If you like shiny, happy golf (if a little samey), then go "four" this. [Aug 2008, p.82]

Pure and punishing, under its cold exterior N++ bursts with seriously clever and creative challenges. [Sept 2015, p.68]

Rebalanced systems, increased level caps and a new class make this worth one last crusade. [June 2014, p.66]

One for those who enjoy crazy golf, rather than those who fancy themselves the next Rory McIlroy. [Nov 2017, p.73]

A challenging battle through rooms and tombs. A bit repetitive and frustrating, but frequently thrilling. [July 2018, p.78]

With its pinball mechanics, it's a novel, albeit short-lived, twist on the Metroidvania. [July 2018, p.81]

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

There's still plenty of retro fun to be had. [May 2013, p.89]

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

This pixelated city building title packs just enough humour and style to elevate it above free-to-play also-rans and into the territory of being genuinely addictive. [May 2013, p.89]

It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but this is still one of the best in the series yet. [Feb 2011, p.95]

The ultimate FIFA in terms of licenses, teams and presentation; fails to excite on the pitch. [Dec 2007, p.55]

A big, enjoyable adventure, marred only by some technical issues. [Christmas 2008, p.64]

Fans will have fun with it, but the camera and controls could do with a touch of 'Reparo'. [Aug 2007, p.64]

A guilty pleasure for many. [June 2014, p.79]

The inclusion of simple stats and the clever use of newsreel clips to highlight problems make this a superior sim. [Mar 2008, p.84]

Not dissimilar to "Point Blank" and, likewise, better in small blasts. [Nov 2008, p.85]

Despite some incredible set-pieces, the single-player is God of War on autopilot. [May 2013, p.72]

Fast, fun and stupidly simple, Gunslinger's easy to pick up...and easy to put down. [Aug 2013, p.67]

The inner-character jibes and japes are tops but after a few games the unskippable hi-jinks go from funny to frustrating as repetition kicks in. [Aug 2013, p.67]

New ideas? Not really. Sparkling platform fun? The ice has it. [May 2006, p.80]

A gorgeous, if currently sparse, god sim. [Jan 2013, p.89]

Too obviously set up for DLC, but Peggle 2's peg-busting charms are worth the investment. [Feb 2014, p.76]

The game cleverly features cartoon clips, too. [March 2012, p.93]

It's all a bit spotty and unsatisfying - whatever your skill level. [Dec 2008, p.74]

Absolutely brutal, but politely, addictively so. [June 2011, p.85]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

A welcome injection of brutality, but Ryu still isn't on top of his game. [March 2013, p.86]

Same brilliant game it always has been. [June 2011, p.89]

Amazing production values should rightfully be lauded, but we expect a bit more than just a measly two hours of fun for our 5.60. [March 2012, p.97]

A very safe sequel powered up with a likeable protagonist, fun combat and cool traversal. [May 2014, p.74]

Two over-exposed series taking a creaky final ride together. [Feb 2012, p.85]

New powers add a zip to the normally stolid raiding. [May 2009, p.75]

Some fine additions to the series - shame it doesn't offer the ultimate racing experience, too. [May 2010, p.80]

One of the most gorgeous games we've yet seen on mobile. [March 2013, p.93]

A flawed but praiseworthy attempt to mix Puzo and "GTA" that deserves a lotta respect. [May 2007, p.72]

Disappointingly, the patented 'escape and evade' gameplay dynamic comes with a hefty price to pay; put simply, The Bourne Conspiracy might just be the most linear game since the original Dragon's Lair.

Better than the Gamecube version, and certainly the best online game on Wii. [July 2007, p.66]

A thoroughly decent, if unsurprising, Japanese RPG. Not bad at all. [Sept 2006, p.82]

Not your average gamebook. [July 2013, p.84]

Solid, uninspiring, but another worthy sing-along all the same. [June 2006, p.79]

A better-than-expected scrapper with some ingenious, if potentially short-lived, innovations. [March 2012, p.71]

Very much a game for fans of the point and click adventure. Spooky with a lot of laughs. [Jan 2008, p.76]

Beautifully presented and fantastic fun to play. [Jan 2014, p.80]

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

The two minute level length is ideal for play on the go. [Oct 2013, p.73]

Entertaining, if lacking in ambition. We wish more Wii games controlled this well. [Christmas 2009, p.68]

A competent and well thought out survival game, but we wish it had more imagination. [Apr 2018, p.60]

The controls disappoint but this is a great excuse to revisit an old favourite. [July 2012, p.92]

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

Not quite as slick as "Buzz," but the wheel is a nice - literal - twist. [Sept 2008, p.85]

Great for younger Potter fans, fully-grown Muggles may want to rent for JK's new stories. [Christmas 2012, p.88]

Fun while it lasts, but it won't keep you busy for very long. DLC desperately needed. [May 2011, p.62]

A little rough around the edges, but, aptly enough, you'll keep coming back again and again. [June 2018, p.83]

PaRappa still melts our hearts trying to woo Sunny Funny, but this dog has had his day. [Aug 2007, p.84]

It's lacking in a few areas but it all comes down to gameplay, where Ridge Racer shines. [May 2011, p.69]

Those with a masochistic streak will find plenty to like here. [Nov 2011, p.95]

The difficulty has been cranked up and there's plenty of brightly coloured filth on offer here but the price is a little steep for what feels essentially like a glorified mobile title. [Dec 2013, p.67]

Very amusing. [Christmas 2010, p.91]

Bewitchingly beautiful with sharp writing, but its gameplay doesn't take the same steps forward. [Aug 2014, p.72]

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

The footy action is fine. [Aug 2010, p.100]

The puzzles are much more varied and cleverly constructed. [Jan 2011, p.96]

There's not a lot here, but it's still worth gearing up your Guardians for. [Dec 2016, p.68]

Variations on base clearing, enemy tagging, and weapon tinkering. Old, yet effective. [May 2017, p.70]

Short, sweet and one of its kind, Lollipop loses its great flavour faster than cheap bubblegum. [Sept 2012, p.98]

It will feast on your brains. [Sept 2013, p.79]

A big step up from the last-gen versions, but sadly the cut creation tools dent this champ's title belt. [Feb 2015, p.70]

Space fails to energise this FPS juggernaut, as COD struggles to find its footing away from earth. [Christmas 2016, p.64]

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

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

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

Firaxis has made some significant, exciting changes, but has also obscured vital information. [Christmas 2016, p.70]

The game is more than worth its equally miniscule 4 quid asking price. [Feb 2015, p.79]

Everything has been done better elsewhere, but some set pieces are genuinely impressive. [August 2012, p.71]

It's a huge selection of sideshow attractions that makes good use of the Move controller's amaze-o-tech. [Jan 2012, p.90]

An utter hoot and a welcome return - but it's too little, too late. [Feb 2010, p.82]

A fun strategy experience, limited by some rough edges and far too much repetition [March 2018, p.76]

A decent enough game at heart, but it's still relying on looks over thrills. [Mar 2008, p.82]

An utter hoot and a welcome return - but it's too little, too late. [Feb 2010, p.82]

Enthusiasts may ignore the niggles and enjoy the driving purity, even if it lacks thrills. [Nov 2009, p.67]

A slick and entertaining basketball sim, but then again so was last year's. [Dec 2006, p.100]

Aimed more at Metroid fans than pinball aficionados, and it shows. Flashy but insipid. [Aug 2006, p.65]