Doesn't take the "FIFA 07" blueprint forward one bit; only for the footy obsessed. [Apr 2007, p.80]

It's a bold and brash arcadey football game that's elevated from being completely forgettable by the quality full-licensed finish. [June 2007, p.85]

A short and simple game, but one you'll enjoy every second of. [May 2007, p.71]

A rare triumph for movie tie-ins, full of fast-paced fun and some sweet ninja action. [June 2007, p.84]

Middle-of-the-road DS gaming that's not offensive or horrible - just not very good. [May 2007, p.83]

A perfectly fine control scheme wrapped in the most hideous of gaming packages. [July 2007, p.82]

Rabid fans will struggle to ignore its charms, but if you're not DBZ inclined Vegeta 'bout it. [July 2007, p.77]

Not radically different to the original: if anything the dumber parther AI spoils things. [June 2007, p.73]

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

Hardcore Yu-Gi-Oh! players won't be left wanting. [Aug 2007, p.80]

Note quite up there with the Pokemons of this world, but there is masses of potential here. [Aug 2007, p.84]

Critics might wonder that if GoW2 turned out this good, imagine what it would have been like on PS3...yet in resisting the lure of all that next-gen horsepower Sony Santa Monica have instead crafted a sequel that somehow - amazingly - coaxes out every last drop of PS2 juice to create a fitting testament to the system. Astonishing. [Apr 2007, p.78]

A decent quality package, but the controls need a rethink. [May 2007, p.65]

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

Not a disaster but fails to deliver the same action and satisfaction as earlier Rockys. [Mar 2007, p.79]

Jazzy looks, addictive 3-on-3 balling action and surprising longevity. Top balling fun! [Apr 2007, p.63]

Weak and insipid. [June 2007, p.80]

A disappointment, especially considering how daft and intoxicating "Fight for New York" was. [Apr 2007, p.72]

On its own terms, a brilliant racer. But it's not the most comprehensive Burnout ever. [Apr 2007, p.81]

Big and exciting, packed with content. It's GRAW 1.5 in terms of gameplay, however. [May 2007, p.67]

The Japanese version feels like a demo - hugely entertaining for what it is, but severely truncated and ultimately disappointingly lacking on content. [JPN Import; Feb 2007, p.74]

When it does work it's dull and when it tries something new it fails miserably. [June 2007, p.69]

Addictive play for the score junkie and a fun distraction for a while. [June 2008, p.83]

A few nice ideas are let down by an overenthusiastic DS control scheme. [June 2007, p.69]

It lacks the vitality it once had, but Vice City is still one of the best open-ended worlds. [Apr 2007, p.74]

A limp action game that fails to capture any of the jaw dropping action of the film. [May 2007, p.75]

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

Technically excellent, if dry, representation of the sport. [Apr 2007, p.79]

Surprisingly enjoyable B-grade gaming - such a pity it doesn't retail for a budget price. [May 2007, p.78]

Bursting with action and complete stupidity. Not as good as "Total Overdose" though. [Mar 2007, p.83]

A brave experiment and one that's really paid off. Looks great, too. [May 2007, p.64]

Fun, but this isn't Meteos any more - it sure doesn't play like it! [Aug 2007, p.85]

The lack of a difference from "VF4" and the absence of online play is a disappointment. Because of this and the sober approach to fighting it's hard to warm up to VF5, but that seems to be the price Sega pay for making this the purest fighting game around. [Mar 2007, p.72]

Sonic finally delivers what the fans have been waiting for - simple, speedy action! [Apr 2007, p.68]

The most explosive action game on Xbox 360 yet. "GTA"s suddenly got a lot to live up to. [Mar 2007, p.64]

An entertaining, mildly addictive, if not innovative puzzler. [Aug 2007, p.85]

It has some of the best artificial intelligence we've ever seen in a strategy game...It's only January, but we've probably got the real-time strategy game of the year here. [Mar 2007, p.75]

Extremely arcadey and immediately engaging racing game. [Apr 2007, p.84]

A polished adventure indeed. Not all of its ideas work, but it's an excellent overall effort. [May 2007, p.76]

A real surprise - undeniably entertaining in short bursts, but repetitive in the long term. [Mar 2007, p.70]

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

A cult hit, just like the original movie, to be overlooked at your own peril. A PSP classic. [Apr 2007, p.83]

Not really a game as such, but a capable if uninspired introduction to the wonders of Wii. [Christmas 2006, p.85]

Tasty! [July 2007, p.84]

Not every game on this disc is a classic. [May 2007, p.85]

Fun, fun, fun - in multi-player anyway. The rest is passable. [Christmas 2006, p.101]

Goes beyond mere hack and slash with a genuinely thoughtful approach to combat. [June 2007, p.80]

Persevere with teh D-pad/analogue nubbin purgatory and you'll discover a great PES. [Jan 2007, p.78]

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]

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

A creditable addition to your DS, but lacks the style and spark of "Mario Kart." [May 2007, p.79]

A game made for everyone, not just the hardcore RPG fans. [July 2007, p.69]

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

Some good ideas and lush graphics marred by bad game design. [Apr 2007, p.66]

It's packed with style, intrigue and originality - super sleuths will love it. [Apr 2007, p.84]

Multi-player's a little lacking, but that's it. [Apr 2007, p.84]

This is as good as it gets for online roleplaying. [Apr 2007, p.84]

More of an expansion of the first Phoenix as opposed to a fresh new game, but still great. [Mar 2007, p.83]

Bigger than before and funny enough to make anyone smile, but control problems annoy. [Feb 2007, p.78]

It's beautiful and refreshingly simple but at the same time relentlessly retro and samey. [Feb 2007, p.58]

Accomplished if unsurprising, and beter than we expected it to be. [Mar 2007, p.78]

The card game's excellently represented, but the adventure's a flimsy husk. [Mar 2007, p.79]

The appeal wears off quickly but it's a brilliant showcase for PS3 power. [Apr 2007, p.61]

Sadly, the thrills and spills are only fun in its, so Crashday is unlikely to overtake your social life. [May 2006, p.78]

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

A surprisingly rewarding and tactical combat sim that's not just for Trek fans, with an enjoyable enough story. [Feb 2007, p.68]

Like nothing we've played before. Fun, addictive but what you see is what you get. [JPN Import; Mar 2007, p.68]

The graphics would shame a third-party N64 game - theyr'e that bad. [Mar 2007, p.74]

It can be quite unforgiving at times but for the most part it's thoroughly enjoyable. [Apr 2007, p.61]

An awful lot of plot for not much game, a balance that favours fans only. [Dec 2007, p.82]

The Wii-mote was built for this, but it's hard to recommend with "Pangya" available for free. [Sept 2008, p.77]

A spectacular, jaw-dropping send off for the faithful old GameCube. [Mar 2007, p.84]

There's nothing here that you haven't seen before. Expect more from your PS3. [Apr 2007, p.59]

It's decent enough, but it's sloppy and a general lack of excitement hurt it. [Jan 2007, p.76]

The concept of guiding your suicidal buddies through obstacle-laden levels has aged a bit, but it's still compelling, especially when you have to multi-task like mad. [Apr 2007, p.61]

The grappling system has been transferred to the buttons and makes sense. [Jan 2007, p.71]

A bold experiment; far from "Ruin," this Portrait is the Mona Lisa of Castlevanias. [Feb 2007, p.64]

One of the best games on PSP, and possibly the most refreshing and original use of Sony's machine so far - adding a welcome new dimension to the absorbing MGS universe. [Feb 2007, p.80]

A perfect, gorgeous-looking boxing sim that's full of fisticuff fun. [Apr 2007, p.61]

The levels themselves are a combination of some from past games and new ones, so it's not massively fresh for players of previous games. That aside, this is top strategic shooting stuff. [Feb 2007, p.65]

Harmless button-mashing fun with a fair amount of content. [Sept 2007, p.85]

A Splinter Cell outing but one that glaringly isn't well suited to the Wii control system. [Mar 2007, p.76]

Not an A-grade bundle, but fairly sturdy stuff for fans of the period. [Mar 2007, p.82]

Tight and well put together, but lacking the spark to make it linger in the memory. [July 2007, p.80]

Not quit the splendid bundle of excitement it aims to be, but nevertheless, laid-back fun. [Jan 2007, p.76]

A whole new faction - and a memorable one at that - is a decent return on your cash. [Feb 2007, p.65]

A fantastic and accessible shooter, with a massive and long-lasting multi-player. [Christmas 2006, p.91]

Some clever ideas and enjoyable moments, inside an average (but solid enough) shooter. [Christmas 2006, p.78]

A massive and engaging adventure that uses the Wii controller superbly. Amazing. [Christmas 2006, p.52]

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

More fun than a box of ferrets and almost genius, but it feels just a bit too slapdash. [Christmas 2006, p.64]

It's all a bit of a compromised mess, frankly. [Feb 2007, p.84]

Suitably fast and fun but it gets samey and a bit dull in single-player. [Jan 2007, p.82]

Great idea, lame execution. Even Marvel fans will find it dull. [Apr 2007, p.61]

Not the best Hawk's game ever, but still excellent fun. [Apr 2007, p.66]

This weak effort 'peys' the price for its dazzling dullness. [May 2007, p.85]

Fast and furious and good old-fashioned Sonic fun, for all its faults. It looks splendid, too, with perspective changes and all manner of background detail. [Christmas 2006, p.58]

Great fun, but familiar and not quite as good as the Xbox 360 version. [Apr 2007, p.64]