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

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

Looks as beautiful as it plays. Destined to be a classic of the shoot-em-up genre. [Jan 2014, p.69]

Slow to start with, but ultimately a rewardingly dark and unsettling exercise in conceptual horror. [Nov 2015, p.71]

Brilliant while it lasts, even if, in the long run, it's something of a short but passionate love affair, rather than a long-lasting "Advance Wars"-style marriage of gaming joy. [Dec 2006, p.84]

We love Gran Turismo dearly but it isn't the game we hoped it would be. [Feb 2011, p.72]

We can't wait for the third entry, but this is an excellent return trip to the Metro in the meantime. [Nov 2014, p.70]

Not your average gamebook. [July 2013, p.84]

Not nearly as epic as Fallout 3 but intriguing and addictive for level-grind-loving gamers. [Dec 2009, p.72]

A really neat idea, very well executed. This deserves a place in every RPG fan's collection. [May 2010, p.82]

A shot in the arm for the genre. Smart, funny, and only slightly tainted by a stop-start plot. [May 2017, p.79]

Old-fashioned RTS in modern clothing, and a definite step forward from the last. [May 2006, p.63]

Eccentric comedic confidence. [Aug 2013, p.76]

A sweet RPG with a wicked centre - well worth giving a punt. [Oct 2006, p.84]

It's one for the long-term fans. [Oct 2014, p.66]

If your strategic thinking can keep up with the pace of the gameplay, you'll love this. [Dec 2007, p.66]

Sweaty-palm online gaming that gets better as teamwork develops. [Oct 2007, p.78]

One of the best eShop games since launch. [June 2013, p.78]

The detail is astounding. [Aug 2012, p.86]

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

We were surprised, excited and twinkly-eyed during an excellent finale. [Christmas 2012, p.28]

Dazzlingly beautiful quest, with visuals matched by an impressive mix of puzzles. [Feb 2012, p.86]

A rock-solid simulation and recreation of the real thing. Perhaps a little too real out of the ring. [June 2009, p.64]

PixelJunk Monsters has lost none of its brilliant charm. [Nov 2013, p.71]

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

A game worth experiencing, yes, but unlikely to provide long-term thrills. [Aug 2011, p.80]

Not the glorious HD we'd hoped for, but we're always up for another play of this. [Dec 2011, p.96]

Accessible, challenging and endlessly strategic with a great community. [March 2013, p.89]

Energetic multiplayer platformer is just the jog. [June 2016, p.82]

Not a massive step forward, but EA's evergreen series remains well ahead of the competition. [Nov 2015, p.74]

Funny and intelligent. [Aug 2013, p.69]

Sharper players, a fab campaign, and FUT's increased value make FIFA 18 a match made in heaven. [Nov 2017, p.66]

Sometimes frustrates, but more-often-than-not lures you back for more. [Aug 2011, p.95]

Puts a rocket up the bottom of cover-based shooters. Embrace its reckless sense of speed. [Issue#232, p.80]

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

If it's Formula One that you want, F1 2010 delivers the finest, most all-encompassing F1 racer on console.

A beautiful bullet-hell with high-energy visuals and music that sometimes descend into chaos. [Aug 2018, p.82]

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]

Dante doubters be damned, this is a rollicking good twitcher reborn. [April 2015, p.60]

PES continues being brilliant on the pitch and less so off it, but it's a worthy upgrade over last year's entry. [Nov 2017, p.70]

Forget what's not there; deeper Zombies, focused multiplayer, and COD's great Blackout bet pays off. [Issue#336, p.72]

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

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

A large part of what makes Loco Roco such a joy is its complete lack of traditional gaming obstacles. Levels are largely squishy, curvy, cushioned affairs with no holes of doom to fall down or bad guys to shoot. [Aug 2006, p.69]

A great platformer with broader appeal than before, but there isn't a lot new here. [July 2013, p.78]

More abilities, more zany humour, and crucially, more chickens make this a winner winner. [Oct 2018, p.78]

The additions and balance tweaks make this the definitive version of an already great fighter. [Aug 2014, p.74]

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]

Sweaty, scary and sprawling - the most impressive chunk of Fallout 3 DLC yet. [Sept 2009, p.81]

A tad rough around the edges, but this is as daring and original as Wii gaming gets. [Mar 2008, p.80]

It gives new Pokemon a real run for its money. [Jan 2015, p.83]

Beautiful, expansive and rewarding. Fresh experiences mark a return to form. [Christmas 2013, p.66]

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

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

The 'cleanest' mud racer around - but if you're looking for frantic racing, you've hit paydirt. [Dec 2008, p.79]

A magnificent return that joins the ranks of "Test Drive Unlimited," "PGR3" and "Forza 2." [Aug 2007, p.62]

The social aspect is hugely addictive. [June 2012, p.84]

Play with a friend and it's a blast, but playing solo makes its faults harder to ignore. [Apr 2009, p.68]

One of the best first-person shooters on mobiles, but controls are still irksome. [Aug 2012, p.86]

For 69p, Angry Birds still represents a great bargain for five minute bursts of play. [June 2012, p.84]

An elegant action game with some fantastic abilities, let down by a lacklustre narrative. [Oct 2006, p.72]

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

Occasionally frustrating, but this remake delivers fresh shocks while still improving on a classic. [Mar 2015, p.66]

It may be a little too hardcore for some people, but you won't find a better online shooter. [Jan 2007, p.66]

It's continually bleak and upsetting, sure, but always compelling and always powerful. [Jan 2015, p.83]

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

Enthusiastic beat-'em-up good for newbs, but with confused design principles. [June 2013, p.73]

Only average gameplay. [June 2012, p.79]

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 hugely addictive high-score chasing stuff. [Apr 2012, p.93]

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

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

A great place for budding Disneys to begin. [Aug 2012, p.80]

Game of the Year? Cutscenes of the Year, more like. A Marmite Final Fantasy experience. [Apr 2010, p.80]

A distraction for Angry Birds aficionados, but a clucking frustration otherwise. [Christmas 2012, p.98]

A hard-thinking puzzler needing a hard-thinking brain - but it's justifiably rewarding. [July 2007, p.71]

Charming, funny, and full of creative scope. A nice break from Minecraft, even if it is limited in comparison. [Dec 2016, p.72]

Bewitchingly beautiful with sharp writing, but its gameplay doesn't take the same steps forward. [Aug 2014, p.72]

Addictive, gorgeous and brilliant. [May 2012, p.101]

Superior but safe, Splatoon 2 should achieve the soaraway success the original deserved. [Sept 2017, p.68]

A simple shooter but its unique looks and sound make it cool. [Mar 2008, p.84]

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

A fitting swan song for Japanese gaming's finest protagonist, balancing drama with bonkers fun. [May 2018, p.68]

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

A quality MMO, whichever machine you're using and filled with gorgeous scenes to drink in. [Dec 2013, p.70]

Incredibly deep. [Sept 2013, p.71]

It looks great. [Oct 2014, p.81]

Those interested in CCGs, but slightly daunted by endless rule sets, will find Card Hunter the perfect place to be. [Jan 2014, p.83]

All things considered, Just Cause 2 is comfortably the best "zany" sandboxer out there, and a brilliantly improved sequel to the great-if-flawed original. [Apr 2010, p.60]

Sounds dull, but like Sudoku, once it gets its claws in you'll be hooked. [Sept 2007, p.85]

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

Simple but ace. [Christmas 2006, p.100]

There's several enjoyable hours of fighting and fetch-quests here. [Nov 2011, p.91]

Fast, furious and packs staggering depth into its streamlined controls. [Dec 2012, p.90]

There's a level of depth on offer that most mobile-based MOBAs can't hope to recapture. [Sept 2013, p.79]

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

Smart, and with an unforgettable protagonist. One of the great visual novels. [June 2015, p.73]

A more polished, playable and engaging game than Resistance 2. [Nov 2011, p.88]