Fun with four players and amusing in parts, but nothing we haven't seen before. [May 2012, p.87]

Dated and unhappily ported to Wii. There is treasure, but you've really got to dig for it. [Issue#232, p.87]

Not a must for fans of the source material, but equally not a 'must avoid'. [Aug 2012, p.80]

A fascinating combination of gaming trends that doesn't quite stick the landing. [Issue#336, p.68]

Some great sniping action surrounded by ropey stealth sections and enemy AI. [June 2013, p.69]

Beautifully made but empty. Compulsive but exploitative, F2P time-and money-sink first, Fire Emblem last. [March 2017, p.66]

A well-written game that's clearly a labour of love, but that isn't enough to stop it leaving us a little cold [March 2017, p.68]

A somewhat memorable escapade, but you'll need plenty of resolve if you're to reach its conclusion. [March 2017, p.76]

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

Lacks the parent series' gloss and pizzazz, but the core card game is sound enough. [Feb 2013, p.84]

Great sequel-teasing final shot though. [June 2013, p.75]

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

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

Lacks the intensity, variety and action the Terminator license deserves. [June 2009, p.76]

No amount of shiny achievements can take the 'dung' out of these dungeons. [Sept 2013, p.71]

Soap opera fans should get involved, but this is frustratingly narrow for everyone else. [Aug 2014, p.77]

Too flat to truly recommend. [June 2013, p.79]

Will only entertain Moon newbies. [July 2007, p.70]

The story may be a bit grating, but those mechanics have laid some interesting groundwork. [Mar 2015, p.73]

Some reasonably exciting aerial combat, but IL-2 Sturmovik still wins the dogfight. [Nov 2012, p.90]

Neat premise and graphics, but slow, repetitive gameplay lets an ingenious concept down. [Oct 2015, p.73]

A limp story, repetitive combat and lack of agency take the shine off a great technical achievement. [May 2015, p.64]

We'd rather play something with a bit more honour. [Jan 2012, p.97]

Probably about as good a stab at PES as we had any right to expect from DS, but still a bit pants. [Mar 2007, p.76]

You can get the same games cheaper elsewhere, so why bother? [Apr 2009, p.82]

Poor Dizzy hasn't smashed it with this game. [Feb 2012, p.97]

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

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

A good story with strong production values, but get the first game. [Apr 2008, p.85]

Competent, tight and good looking but lacking the satisfying gameplay to make it a must. [July 2007, p.68]

Lacking features and crucial improvements. [Oct 2012, p.85]

Best played with a friend, as it's too repetitive otherwise. Nice dragon, though. [Jan 2007, p.65]

Very much a fictional golf game - like a cross between ["Tiger Woods"] and the superb "Mario Golf." It's fairly enjoyable, though, rather than the mix 'n match we expected. [Sept 2006, p.82]

It can be frustratingly hard too: slog. [Aug 2012, p.77]

Both competent and original, but hampered by its medical background. [Apr 2015, p.77]

Bonus points for the lack of excruciating Richard Hammond commentary? [Aug 2013, p.67]

Some high profile absentees are a disappointment. [May 2013, p.77]

Those guns feel rigid and lacking in power. [July 2014, p.78]

While undeniably quirky, rather rote. [Dec 2014, p.81]

A technical marvel with cinematic appeal, Detroit is another game brought low by ham-fisted writing. [July 2018, p.75]

A case of unnecessary-motion-controls spoiling a perfectly average football sim. [Dec 2007, p.56]

Cinematic gun fights and gorgeous space scenery are ruined by bugs, glitches, and a lack of staying power. [Feb 2017, p.78]

It's a lot of fun while it lasts. [Aug 2009, p.75]

Hits the target like a laser-guided missile...for an hour or so. Then it crashes and burns. [June 2007, p.82]

The youngest of gamers might tolerate MySims Party's slow pace but, even with them in mind, there are better minigames compilations out there. [May 2009, p.84]

A not very convincing attempt to snatch the reigning champion Wii Boxing's crown. [June 2008, p.72]

Teeth-grindingly annoying film noir-style narration over EVERYTHING you do. [Nov 2011, p.91]

The story is slow and meaningful choices are rare. [Jan 2014, p.83]

A promising, though flawed, effort from a new developer. It's compelling core falters in its last act. [Issue#333, p.79]

An awful English dub further spoils the original's charm, turning a potential killer-app into a right royal waste of potential. [Christmas 2012, p.96]

Halo's a great game to homage, but not to this lawyer-baiting extent. The clone bores. [July 2011, p.95]

Playable, but deflatingly tedious. [Mar 2008, p.76]

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

'Amazing' really is such a strong term. How about the fairly acceptable arachnid, instead? [Aug 2014, p.79]

You'll need to really love your 'Vania to get the most out of this. [Mar 2010, p.72]

The Udraw tablet is a good leveller. [May 2011, p.84]

Once you solve the core puzzles - you shunt blocks to reach criminals - replaying the solutions becomes a chore. [Feb 2013, p.89]

A competent throwback to the golden age of platforming, but not a giant leap forward. [Jan 2014, p.68]

It's challenging but hardly deep. [June 2010, p.85]

Random flailing with little hint of rhyme or reason. That's the game and our dancing. [Issue#232, p.93]

If this is your only Dreamcast experience, you'll wonder what all the fuss was about. [May 2011, p.93]

It's a proven formula, but the game proves to be a bit of a bugger to interact with. [July 2006, p.70]

A novel but insubstantial shooting gallery bolted awkwardly onto a fun sci-fi story. [July 2017, p.69]

A promising premise hampered by technical faults and outrageously poor pacing. [Nov 2016, p.60]

A mix of weapon-focused race types add to the gimmickry in an otherwise technically sound offering. [Dec 2013, p.69]

Other than updating the teams and riders, MotoGP 10/11 seems to have stalled on the line. [May 2011, p.96]

It makes us laugh, but this doesn't make up for the lack quality. Stick with the next-gen. [Christmas 2007, p.62]

A throwback to a decade ago, this is a decent game, but needed longer in development. [May 2017, p.81]

The only problem is the game's irksome freemium bent. [Oct 2015, p.81]

Too gentle for bullet hell fans and too rigid for the Geometry Wars crowd. [Aug 2011, p.91]

We only wish the cutscene silliness had been allowed to mutate the mundane central idea. [Oct 2010, p.87]

A cool gothic look and soundtrack help this stand out from all the other bear-tossing puzzlers. [Oct 2010, p.87]

Not dreadful. [June 2009, p.80]

Don't expect much driving - the aim here is simply to cause the biggest pile-up. [Christmas 2011, p.87]

Softies: avoid. [Apr 2012, p.89]

Years of waggling has softened Sega's touch. They need to relight that arcade fire.

It's a budget outing for sure - the art is pretty lifeless - but it's jolly enough fun for 500 points. [Feb 2012, p.95]

A solid Worms game but one that's not particularly well tailored to the DS. [Oct 2007, p.84]

A nonsensical score for a nonsensical rerelease. We would have loved a remake. [Jan 2011, p.95]

Simple button-bashing amusement for a quick fix of clobbering. [Sept 2007, p.85]

Shops everlow with great stealth and shooting options. Bond fluffs both. [Christmas 2008, p.72]

A beautiful but disappointingly shallow exercise in self back-patting. [Aug 2013, p.70]

Get past the obtuse mechanics and there's a unique retro charm here. [Feb 2012, p.97]

Not dreadful. [June 2009, p.80]

Like the previous games? Get this. [Nov 2007, p.84]

Decent use of the controller and some nice platforming and puzzles make this OK. [Jan 2007, p.78]

The emphasis is on easy enjoyment. Never mind if you die - coins will bring you back. [Issue#232, p.94]

It's stupidly moreish, and we're kind of recommending it, despite the fact that there's not really much of a game here. [Aug 2010, p.100]

A competent debut for "COD" on PSP, but it's trumped by "Medal fo Honor: Heroes." [June 2007, p.82]

The cute stylings hide the deceptively difficult and overly complicated gameplay mechanics. [Nov 2014, p.76]

A kiddie puzzler with a mean streak. [Sept 2011, p.89]

Brilliantly mad and visually striking, but the combat can feel repetitive. [Nov 2013, p.64]

The whole thing feels lightweight here on the Vita. [Nov 2014, p.79]

A good collection for fans, but feels a bit old compared to today's titles. [Nov 2008, p.84]

A little dry perhaps, but anyone with a love of logic puzzles will certainly get their kicks from this. [May 2010, p.83]

Despite lush visuals Syndicate doesn't have what it takes to compete with modern shooters. [Apr 2012, p.82]

The licence and authenticity is in place but the gameplay is too lightweight for real fans. [June 2012, p.78]

Nearly half-decent, this is let down by messy visuals and a lack of polish. [June 2012, p.78]