Utterly mad, but with a streamlined control system steeped in reality. A brilliant fighter. [Mar 2010, p.69]

Nothing truly revolutionary here, but in many ways it's the finest Tomb Raider to date. [Christmas 2008, p.70]

Another top class Madden outing, setting the standard for sports videogames. [Nov 2011, p.94]

An imaginative tour-de-force, Puppeteer is an original and beautiful gem. [Dec 2013, p.67]

Fireproof have constructed a contemporary Myst for an ever more discerning gaming audience and we're gagging to see what they come up with for the hopefully inevitable sequel. [Christmas 2012, p.98]

A brainy Vita delight. [Sept 2013, p.73]

A sparkly, hi-def retread of established ideas. It's a new battle, but not a new war. [Dec 2007, p.68]

Another superb Bungie shooter, but it doesn't improve on the existing formula enough. [Dec 2009, p.80]

Fuelled by a semi-simulator brain and arcade heart, Horizon 3 is a very g'day indeed. [Dec 2016, p.62]

It's different, and a true joy to see in motion. A great RPG swansong for the PS2. [Apr 2008, p.80]

Breathless, edge-of-the-seat racing from the five red lights to the chequered flag. [Nov 2012, p.78]

There are a few rough edges, but the gameplay and story are strong enough to absorb you. [Nov 2012, p.82]

An ingeniously crafted puzzler with surprising depth to its levels. [Sept 2013, p.77]

One for those who like their games tough, terrific to look at and ever-so-slightly traditional. [Winter 2009, p.74]

Chip in with both local and online multiplayer and you've got a massive wedge of gaming for a miniscule course fee. [June 2013, p.87]

A staggeringly high poly count and sumptuous dynamic lighting mean haring down a straight at 230 mph on a 1200cc superbike is a genuinely electrifying experience. [July 2006, p.76]

It's still the Pokemon you know and love - and handheld entertainment of the highest order. [Apr 2010, p.78]

Can't topple the original trilogy, but as a straight-up mystery game, Ace Attorney has never been better. [Nov 2016, p.66]

Glorious. [Christmas 2013, p.78]

This new addition costs as much as the core game and lacks multiplayer, but if you're happy stomping AI then the long, rewarding campaign will see you right. [Feb 2015, p.79]

A clear improvement over "SvR 2008" but a lot of it's still very familiar. [Dec 2008, p.54]

The potential for hilarity is immense. [July 2010, p.94]

One of the series' finest. [Christmas 2013, p.89]

Stunning and full of personality, this is a Dragon Ball game that has something for everyone. [March 2018, p.73]

No just a rehash, but a brilliant game in itself. Sonic reigns once more. [Issue#232, p.88]

No just a rehash, but a brilliant game in itself. Sonic reigns once more. [Issue#232, p.88]

A narrative wonder. [Oct 2013, p.79]

Could do with some more retro love but this is a move ahead of other dance games. [Christmas 2011, p.74]

No just a rehash, but a brilliant game in itself. Sonic reigns once more. [Issue#232, p.88]

C&C4 feels much more refined as a result of these changes - as though great pains have been made to nudge the series into new territory. It's all the better for it, feeling like a breath of fresh air. [May 2010, p.77]

There's so much more game to it. [Dec 2012, p.93]

Add the MotionPlus and this is one of the best golf games ever. Knock off 20% without it. [Aug 2009, p.79]

One of the best Wii games of the year. [Jan 2011, p.76]

Excellent use of the Doom universe in a style that suits phones. [Sept 2009, p.83]

For those determined enough, though, this is a survival game like no other. [March 2018, p.80]

Colourful, clever, strategic and devilishly compelling in multiplayer. [Nov 2007, p.85]

Always entertaining, if a bit of a step back from past Paper Mario glory. [Nov 2007, p.64]

A rich and satisfying experience for armchair gaffers. Although it's a bit pricey. [July 2010, p.96]

Sweet! [Feb 2012, p.93]

Some nice additions to a game that still cannot fail to make you smile. [Christmas 2008, p.85]

Nothing here frustrates. [Sept 2016, p.75]

It's brief, monochrome, and a barely a game at all, but is a unique and affecting experience. [Dec 2013, p.75]

Rewarding physics-based puzzles. [Christmas 2011, p.87]

An exceptional DS RPG. [Apr 2009, p.83]

If you're looking for a more tactical war, this will satisfy, but it's not for everyone. [Dec 2009, p.74]

Gears of War-style third-person action is an ambitious thing to pull off on an iPhone. But Shadowgun does it by compromising on complex controls rather than lovely visuals. [Christmas 2011, p.93]

Great puzzles. Great mystery. Great top hat. Not so great accordion. Another Layton essential. [Nov 2009, p.84]

A brilliant showpiece for Kinect. [Jan 2011]

A delightfully nostalgic, but harsh, RPG treat, oozing old school charm. [July 2012, p.90]

It's still the Pokemon you know and love - and handheld entertainment of the highest order. [Apr 2010, p.78]

Looks, sounds, and plays flaming great. Supergiant Games' best title yet, this is a journey worth taking. [Sept 2017, p.72]

As far from a traditional one-on-one fighter as can be - and all the better for it. Thumpingly good fun. [Aug 2017, p.70]

Superb value for the money. [Jan 2015, p.80]

Addictive rhythm gaming made all the better by its guitar controller. [May 2007, p.65]

A speedy, psychedelic, and utterly addictive arcade experience that perfectly blends retro and modern. [Sept 2017, p.78]

Well, it's bike racing, isn't it? But done really well so it's definitely worth a try. [Oct 2007, p.77]

The first Darksiders rightly garnered itself a cult following, but it's barely fit to hold a candle to Darksiders II. Bigger, bolder, more creative, more interesting, deeper, smarter, better... Hurl all the positive adjectives and adverbs you want at this action-adventure sequel and they'll stick good and tight. [Oct 2012, p.73]

A blistering return for SSX well worth shouting about from the mountain tops. [Apr 2012, p.65]

Clear Sky delivers a more AI-driven, frightening and altogether more dangerous world than its predecessor ever could. [Oct 2008, p.77]

For the lone bounder, however, it doesn't get much better than this. [Jan 2012, p.82]

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

An uneven start makes way for another Monolith monster full of life, loot and madness. [Jan 2018, p.58]

Top of the table. [Jan 2011, p.96]

In an age of brash shooters, Layton is a fine beacon of intellectual hope. [Issue#232, p.71]

In pure racing terms, TDU fails to scale the Everest-like peaks of "Project Gotham 3", but as a <I>driving</I> game it's in a league of its own. [Oct 2006, p.69]

Opens up a world of team action to a new audience while being an ace competitive game in its own right. [Jan 2018, p.66]

In fact, it's the most exciting superbike racing we've played for a while. [Dec 2008, p.83]

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]

It's imaginative and fun thanks to a wide range of combo possibilities. [June 2012, p.81]

Retro done right. [June 2015, p.63]

Has the essence of the console version, but not the explosive blockbuster enjoyment. [Nov 2013, p.70]

A cracking puzzler that puts your brain through the wringer. [May 2010, p.83]

A stylish slice of retro carnage. This is the bloodiest, least forgiving game of the year. [Jan 2013, p.85]

While Wii Music is sure to divide gamers, it's just too fun for us to pass up on. [Christmas 2008, p.63]

Fresh, inventive and unlike anything you've played before. [July 2013, p.74]

Almost identical to the Xbox and PS3 versions, but limited GamePad features are disappointing. [Feb 2013, p.75]

Despite the dastardly DLC plan, a superb fighting game for all levels of experience with the genre. [Aug 2018, p.81]

The best technical fighting game on a Ninty home console since the days of the SNES. [Feb 2013, p.76]

A game with considerable bite and a hulking frame that dwarfs the competition. [May 2013, p.64]

This shows what old and new media can do for one another when they get along. [Oct 2014, p.73]

If you're a Wii U owner who hasn't played this on other systems, and are itching for Zelda, this is a great way to make the wait more bearable. [Feb 2013, p.77]

A mammoth Star Wars epic with unlimited potential. Expect this to age like a fine wine. [March 2012, p.84]

An intense, thrilling rally sim with punishingly realistic physics and deep, nuanced handling. [Feb 2016, p.78]

It's old-school, tough, but rewarding. [Dec 2011, p.89]

Kratos is on fine form, but still refuses to do anything other than tear things to pieces. [Issue#232, p.75]

The inventory system's a little rusty but SteamWorld Heist still gives you plenty of bang for your buck. [Feb 2016, p.81]

The best recreation of ice hockey to date: an excellent sports game! [Dec 2007, p.84]

It's a small game stretched out by using repetition. But you'll love what there is of it. [Christmas 2007, p.74]

A wonderful environment meets memorable boss battling to great effect. [Dec 2014, p.79]

At a whopping 1,500 points, no WiiWare is pricier, but few are as fun. [Dec 2011, p.91]

Shocking for all the right reasons...Simply, it's never been so difficult to keep a Wii-mote still. [Sept 2007, p.79]

An admirable amalgamation of all you fave shooters packed into one polished package. [July 2012, p.72]

It's very slick with cunning obstacles. [Dec 2011, p.93]

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

It just shows that they've done such a good job of the "Legend" that the sight of the credits rolling up the screen made our hearts sink - we want more and we want it NOW. [May 2006, p.48]

Typically polished and enjoyable, FIFA 09 on PS2 is aging gracefully. [Nov 2008, p.61]

A fantastic way to extend an already brilliant narrative, and made with a hugely engaging structure. [May 2014, p.69]

A reminder why Sonic has lasted 16 years. Fast, frantic and, most importantly, fun. [Oct 2007, p.71]