The best Tiger for a while thanks to some cunning and captivating new features. [Nov 2008, p.66]

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

A step back for Wii baseball controls, but enough of a gameplay leap to warrant playing. [Sept 2008, p.70]

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

A brilliant reimagination of a classic that's up there with Championship Edition. [Dec 2008, p.84]

No doubt destined for cult status, but it's too annoying too often to reach true greatness. [Oct 2008, p.68]

The tragedy is that an earlier relesae date would have seen this be a real smash hit. [Aug 2008, p.80]

Rearmed looks good but doesn't quite hold the charm of the original. [Oct 2008, p.85]

Little more than a glorified countdown to "Fable 2." [Nov 2008, p.84]

Diverting enough, especially for four players, but not outstanding. [Nov 2008, p.83]

If it clicks with you, you'll never be able to put it down. [Oct 2008, p.82]

Enormous US football sim that isn't as hard to get into as some of the previous versions. [Oct 2008, p.82]

Four hours of laugh-out-loud dialogue is easily worth 1,000 points. [Nov 2008, p.85]

Braid sums up everything we love about gaming. A near-perfect experience. [Oct 2008, p.76]

The only thing that lets B-Boy down is that it feels a little bit...sloppy. [Oct 2006, p.80]

Not the most accessible sports title, but could pick up some medals with committed gamers. [Oct 2008, p.73]

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

Like "flOw," it's magical for short periods but not enough to pull you back repeatedly. [Nov 2008, p.82]

A thoroughly addictive title that puts the original title to shame. [Oct 2008, p.76]

It's exactly what fighting games needed - a plateful of stupid with a side-order of smarts. [Sept 2008, p.64]

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

Wow. When WiiWare stinks, it stinks. Do not waste money on this. [Nov 2008, p.85]

A hugely atmospheric horror experience that combines old cliches with a new perspective. [Oct 2008, p.70]

A competent but uninspiring update of a classic arcade game. [July 2008, p.82]

Classic dungeon crawling with great characters and humour. [Oct 2008, p.85]

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

The best Final Fantasy is either VI or VII - but IV really isn't far behind either. [Oct 2008, p.72]

Zack and Wiki remain the only pirates worth dealing with on Wii. [Oct 2008, p.84]

The best golf on the Wii. Definitely worth playing with several golf-loving mates. [Aug 2008, p.68]

There's not a lot wrong here, but then there's not much here to get wrong. [Oct 2008, p.84]

As pure a game as you'll find, Schizoid is the new "Geometry Wars." [Oct 2008, p.84]

As entertaining as it is absorbing and one of the best console strategy games around. [Aug 2008, p.72]

A little cramped but streamlined enough to feel well-suited to the DS. [Oct 2008, p.78]

A great introduction to Mystery Dungeon for newcomers, a competent rent for others. [Jan 2009, p.80]

They still haven't worked out how to go beyond button-mashing without breaking people. [Aug 2008, p.75]

Lone players be warned, this is not for you - but online it's a multiplayer masterpiece. [Sept 2008, p.75]

You really have to see it to believe it. That said: don't see it. [Oct 2008, p.84]

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

A great time waster, with some terrific multiplayer options, too. [Sept 2008, p.85]

A treat for fans, but it doesn't quite hit the mark of greatness like its band namesake. [Sept 2008, p.76]

Guiding the five idiotic animals through each level is real torture. [Oct 2008, p.85]

In co-operative three-player this is a nostalgic blast, but single players will grow bored quickly despite a wealth of weapons, vehicles and bosses. [July 2008, p.82]

Another classic board game conversion, and well worthe the price. [Oct 2008, p.84]

A one-trick pony, and that trick's been done better elsewhere. Giddy up and get outa here. [Oct 2008, p.78]

Fans of the film - and those after a traditional platformer - will overlook it being average. [Sept 2008, p.73]

A charming attempt to capture Pixar magic, but it won't appeal to all ages. [Sept 2008, p.78]

Extremely basic and only six sports, but no other compilation has this selection of events. [Sept 2008, p.79]

Continues the fine work of the originals, but "Fire Emblem" and "Disgaea" are tighter games. [Aug 2008, p.76]

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

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

No big evolution but it delivers a tempting alternative to mondern combat. [Aug 2008, p.71]

A superb sports title that manages to be both accessible and deep. [Aug 2008, p.80]

The in-game menu is the best we've seen, but no substitute for a mouse and keyboard. [Sept 2008, p.77]

The excellent controls are hampered by shallow options and poor visuals. [Aug 2008, p.82]

A great RTS title thwarted by console controls and the demands it places on the 360. [Nov 2008, p.82]

Shoot, swerve, shoot, swerve. In space, no one can hear you snore. [Oct 2008, p.84]

Combines two of our favourite travelling pastimes - gaming and music - to great effect. [Sept 2008, p.74]

Simple, soothing. [Sept 2008, p.84]

Fun for young gamers but no real substance as a "real" racing game. [Aug 2008, p.83]

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

No new tricks, but this is well-presented and still has the same old appeal. [Sept 2008, p.84]

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

Strange obsession with ladies' shoes, but good, tacky fun. [Sept 2008, p.85]

Despite its flaws it's a largely successful of marriage and plot and play, a towering achievement and one of the finest action games ever made. [July 2008, p.60]

A brilliant game youi get for free with "MGS4." What's to complain about? [July 2008, p.64]

Doesn't quite do enough to steal "Round 3's" crown, but takes it right down to the wire. [Aug 2008, p.78]

A cracking action puzzler that proves we don't need mindless violence to have a good time. [July 2008, p.75]

Stock car racing is an acquired taste; we like corners, track variety and racing intensity. [Sept 2008, p.81]

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

Hard to master although fans will enjoy the cartoon silliness. [Aug 2008, p.83]

Not really a game, but even as an application this is pretty flaky stuff. [Sept 2008, p.78]

Just don't expect a sophisticated experience. [Aug 2008, p.70]

This space shooter isn't outstanding but offers a quick arcade fix. [Sept 2008, p.84]

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

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.

An exhilarating but fatally flawed action game that falls short of the brilliant original. [Aug 2008, p.67]

The year's most exciting recreation of motorsport. Simply brilliant. [July 2008, p.72]

A well-executed tie-in aimed squarely at the movie's target audience. Old 'uns, steer clear. [Sept 2008, p.69]

A magnificent celebration of all things Indy and a great primer for the new movie. [July 2008, p.66]

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

Better than most disc-based Wii puzzlers, for a quarter of the price. [Sept 2008, p.84]

A well-structured multiplayer FPS that encourages teamwork over gung-ho heroics. [Aug 2008, p.71]

The levels are colorful but dull, and after a mere five minutes a lurking sense of deja vu descends. Dead poor. [July 2008, p.82]

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

Quests are staple MMO territory - but the unique, gory combat adds spice. [Aug 2008, p.72]

After a steady diet of brilliant alternatives, Haze's innovations and compelling story aren't enough. [July 2008, p.80]

On the one hand, it's the same game with new online features. But this will be huge online. [Nov 2007, p.79]

Impressive. But games won't get much from it and it's unlikely to get you trim on its own. [May 2008, p.66]

Improves on "FIFA 08" in gameplay terms, but lacks the intelligence of EA's PS2 game. [May 2008, p.83]

The gameplay is "Lego"-game-like; the attention to detail, broad appeal and polish isn't. [Sept 2008, p.68]

A compelling, sometimes rewarding, but ultimately frustrating adventure. [Feb 2008, p.64]

Not worth the board for, but a bit of diverting fun for those tired of "Wii Fit." [Aug 2008, p.79]

Extremely original take on the familiar Final Fantasy format. Worth an expanded sequel. [Aug 2008, p.82]

A downloadable title that, idea-wise, puts many full releases to shame. [Aug 2008, p.76]

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

Like murdering stick men? Then you'll like this cutesy battler. [Nov 2008, p.85]

Not particularly exciting, but a compulsive score-attack timewaster. [Oct 2008, p.84]

Plenty of R-Type substance but it's not for action gameplay lovers. [Sept 2008, p.85]