An utter essential. [Aug 2013, p.79]

Razor sharp platforming and toe-tapping chiptunes keep you coming back. [Aug 2012, p.80]

A magical debut for the series and the perfect antidote for a train journey or a rainy day. [May 2008, p.80]

A unique experience as chilling as it is thrilling. Superhot is a triumph of focused, clever design. [Apr 2016, p.66]

Don't be fooled by low-fi visuals: XCOM's as strategically sound as Advance Wars. [Dec 2012, p.68]

A fantastically bonkers open-world gem that finally opens up the magic of the series to everyone. [March 2017, p.64]

Despite simplistic single-player and feeble tutorials, SFV is a completely essential fighting game. [Apr 2016, p.70]

Terraria deserves to stand shoulder to shoulder with Minecraft as a sandbox classic. [June 2013, p.70]

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

A good improvement on last year's PES, but still lacking the polish to be top dog again. [Dec 2012, p.70]

This attractive port is a great chance to reappraise - and very much enjoy - an underrated Zelda. [Apr 2016, p.76]

Slick and entertaining driving game with real innovation put to effective use. [Nov 2011, p.82]

Step away from this review and play it now. Or don't. Whatever you do is already ordained. OR IS IT?! [Jan 2014, p.83]

The sequel is even better, although it doesn't really add much. But it's a classic that needs to be played. [Christmas 2006, p.100]

A fantastic feudal foray through familiar, yet perfectly executed territory. [Sept 2012, p.110]

Both a meticulously crafted adventure and a fabulous PS VR showcase - one of 2018's nicest surprises. [Issue#336, p.79]

A true original: witty, challenging and bigger than most retail games. Trust us, it's ace. [July 2011, p.87]

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

A marked return to form. [Feb 2013, p.85]

An OK port of one of the greatest games ever made. [Apr 2007, p.84]

Plenty of new features make this the perfect excuse to jump back into XCOM. [Jan 2014, p.85]

The best RTS on consoles by a long way. EndWar is considerably more than a gimmick. [Christmas 2008, p.78]

Clumsier players only slightly dent what's still the most comprehensive footy game ever made. [Dec 2013, p.58]

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

A dead good story, cleverly told. Easy and short, but essential for adventure buffs. [Feb 2011, p.84]

After a rocky few years, this is Telltale back on top form, with one of our new favourite Batman stories in any medium. [June 2018, p.85]

By ignoring the rulebook, this newcomer has made itself a contender for racing sim royalty. [Aug 2015, p.66]

Everything you could possibly want from a kart racer - and a few things you don't... [July 2010, p.78]

A 'rare' treat. [Feb 2011, p.91]

A cliff-hanger sets us up for a tearful finale. [Christmas 2012, p.96]

Keeping WoW at the top of a very big pile, this is a wonderful expansion. [Jan 2009, p.68]

The brains behind some of the best puzzlers ever drop an undead vs. shrubbery bomb. [July 2009, p.75]

More transformative features would've been nice, but this is still FIFA, and it's still superb. [Nov 2018, p.70]

Smashes some of the best concepts of recent years into something new, brutal, and beautiful. [Oct 2018, p.74]

Gorgeous-looking and filled with fresh tactical gameplay. [Jan 2014, p.64]

Too-generous upgrades grind the difficulty curve into the dust. [Feb 2013, p.89]

When it comes to co-op action, Warhammer: Vermintide II stands out from the pack. [May 2018, p.64]

A game of non-stop action that spits in the face of its boring real-time strategy rivals. [July 2006, p.80]

A far greater spectacle rather than gameplay overhaul but still a fabulous hack-'n'-slasher. [Mar 2008, p.64]

A triumph of style, simulation, and originality that stays true to the culture of basketball. [Dec 2016, p.76]

Equal parts shooty and thinky, this is a deeply involving action game with a brain. [Sept 2012, p.96]

The most capable and original physics puzzle game since Angry Birds and Cut the Rope. [Sept 2013, p.78]

For any fan of its spiritual predecessor, Two Point Hospital is that rarest of games that is simply exactly what you want it to be, nor more, no less. If you've been suffering from Bullfrog deficiency since 1997, you'll find it the perfect cure - a nostalgia injection, right to the heart. [Nov 2018, p.87]

Everything that's brilliant about 2D fighters. [Jan 2009, p.69]

One of the easiest Sims to play with an interesting adventure game style. [Dec 2007, P.66]

A brilliant expansion to one of the year's best games. [Jan 2009, p.74]

Our new favourite tennis game on Wii. It works perfectly. [Aug 2009, p.76]

Gorgeous, compulsive shooting action with incredible depth, but the score battles can be mismatched. [Feb 2015, p.76]

A solid sequel that both fans and fighting aficionados will enjoy. [May 2011, p.88]

It's a ridiculous reason to get into VR, but the Hollywood levels of joy here are off the charts. [May 2017, p.80]

Slicker than ever before. [Christmas 2013, p.86]

A daring step forward for CoD that goes some way towards reinvigorating the series. [Jan 2013, p.59]

A puzzler, railway sandbox and smart management game. [Christmas 2006, p.100]

Familiar collecting and battling, but immaculately designdd and with online play. [June 2007, p.62]

Gorgeous to look at, epic to listen to, and an absolute pleasure to play. [Sept 2012, p.105]

Still brilliantly addictive for the hardcore, but a few niggles stop it being champion. [Jan 2011, p.87]

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

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

One of the best platformers we've played in years. This handheld treat is a minor classic. [June 2006, p.73]

Coming completely out of nowhere, this is a brilliant mix of puzzling and advertising. [June 2007, p.68]

EA has really upped its game with this edition. [Christmas 2011, p.93]

Up there with the best of Vita's launch line-up. [May 2012, p.101]

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

Shift may not have snatched the yardstick from Turn 10, Polyphony Digital or Codemasters, the damage model might not be the best in the genre, and nor is it the absolute, final word in realistic driving. But it has reignited our affection for Need For Speed - and that alone is a real achievement.

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

A vast, photo-realistic game world with perfectly paced missions to play within it. [Christmas 2007, p.78]

Familiar collecting and battling, but immaculately designdd and with online play. [June 2007, p.62]

Another breathtaking AC, with bloated extras balanced out by the best story missions yet. [Jan 2012, p.62]

Arguably PixelJunk's finest game, which is quite something considering their back catalogue. [Feb 2010, p.77]

Explosive tactical knee-grazing and smash action. Breathes new life into the stealth genre. [June 2010, p.82]

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

A small step forward for the series, but still one of the 3DS's most versatile and generous games. [Aug 2016, p.74]

Lara's rebooted renaissance continues in this gorgeous action epic - despite a rubbish story. [Christmas 2015, p.70]

Lacks the pace and charm of its predecessor, but this awe-inspiring world begs to be explored. [Christmas 2015, p.72]

A smart, inventive, and genuinely funny strategy game - and possibly 2017's most pleasant surprise. [Nov 2017, p.62]

A lovely game. [Apr 2017, p.80]

One of the most rewarding and substantial RPGs around. [June 2009, p.68]

Engaging gameplay, and a fine way of tying up one of the most brilliantly crafted narratives around. [June 2014, p.70]

A finely-tuned online shooter that delivers an excellent multiplayer experience at a good price. [Sept 2009, p.78]

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

Thanks to its cel-shaded style, the first half of this classic JRPG has aged exceptionally well. [June 2014, p.78]

It can't top what's on PC, but this is still a fine version of one of modern gaming's defining experiences. [Dec 2014, p.65]

Still great, but the port should have had more. [Feb 2013, p.77]

Solid rhythm action warfare complete with insanely catchy beats. [June 2011, p.84]

Worth the wait! [June 2012, p.79]

The best Ace Attorney game by miles - just play 1 & 2 first! [May 2008, p.89]

An oasis in the barren PSP desert. [Apr 2009, p.79]

A spectacular and superbly crafted, if traditional, shooter. [May 2014, p.71]

The secret lies in its ability to ask more from you. [May 2014, p.79]

The series' bravest entry to date, but the new features could alienate fans of the original games. [Aug 2010, p.94]

Better than anyone could have honestly hoped for. [May 2007, p.68]

It's in-depth, it's authentic. It's great with mates and it's got orcs in it. [July 2007, p.82]

The pinnacle of sci-fi strategy gaming and better than its parent game. [Christmas 2006, p.98]

A dazzling reboot that gets everything right bar its boss fights. [Feb 2013, p.71]

Stick with it and you'll find a dense, deeply rewarding and long-lasting puzzler. [May 2009, p.71]

Early server issues were a real worry, but it's hard to stay mad at such a supreme sports package. [Christmas 2014, p.61]

A beautiful strategy diamond that breathes new life into a tired genre. [Christmas 2014, p.71]

Secures its status as the most realistic skateboarding game and one of the best. [Mar 2009, p.64]