A huge, glorious love-in of the films - but one Lego newbies may find overwhelming. [Feb 2013, p.78]

A solidly built shooter with a hands-around-neck technique that marks it out from the crowd. [May 2009, p.62]

A great game has just got one heck of a lot better. [Nov 2011, p.93]

Fun and funny, the spirit of Castle Crashers lives on in this mischievous co-op treat. [June 2013, p.75]

The best handheld brawler we've played, but this is more of a warm-up than a main event. [May 2011, p.60]

Forget speculation about textures and frame rates - this is a winning new -gen proposition. [Aug 2014, p.56]

A gorgeous, impulsive and satisfying loot addiction just waiting to take over your life. [Dec 2013, p.66]

Essential and utterly addictive. [Aug 2010, p.101]

Doesn't knock "Advance Wars" from the strategy throne, but a must for FF nuts. [Mar 2008, p.74]

Incredibly deep. [Sept 2013, p.71]

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

More about design than management, but this is still the best theme park sim we've had in decades. [Jan 2016, p.76]

A unique and surprising MMO, for creators and dungeoneers alike. [Sept 2013, p.75]

Short but sweet, this brain scratching morsel will get your cogs turning. [June 2013, p.86]

One of a kind. [May 2011, p.91]

An excellent adventure for Wiimote wagglers or stylus junkies - and even better with both. [Apr 2009, p.62]

Probably the most accessible SimCity to date; certainly not dumbed down. Great stuff. [Dec 2008, p.70]

The most gratifying fighting game for anyone intimidated by Street Fighter's grueling technicality. [July 2017, p.70]

A perfect opportunity to play catch-up. [Sept 2013, p.79]

Another annual masterclass in sports games, but the VC grind is edging close to breaking point. [Nov 2017, p.71]

Arguably this is the best Wii party game ever. It's also a great Motion Plus demonstration. [Sept 2009, p.72]

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

A fantastic strategy sci-fi blast sumptuously, if not gracefully, ported to mobiles. [Sept 2013, p.80]

Gaming crack that fails to surprise but'll enchant hunter-gatherer gamers everywhere. [August 2012, p.66]

Gateways delivers a tantalising formula of originality. [Nov 2012, p.90]

The best 3D Sonic of its generation and another step in the right direction. More please. [Christmas 2010, p.74]

Playing around with the ships and their various weapons is a particular highlight. [Nov 2012, p.92]

The series continues to establish itself as one of the year's most surprising and excellent prospects. [Oct 2015, p.75]

A brilliant reimagination of a classic that's up there with Championship Edition. [Dec 2008, p.84]

A welcoming avenue into a visually complex genre, with supreme production values. [Summer 2015, p.74]

The eventual carnage you wreak is well worth the effort. Funny writing, too. [Mar 2011, p.91]

A technically jaw-dropping portable romp, even if it lacks the craft of its PS2 brethren. [May 2008, p.62]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

For great maps, and another epic Zombie campaign. [Apr 2013, p.79]

A brilliant package. [Jan 2011, p.91]

The archetypal JRPG - you probably already know if you'll love it - but there's no denying its quality. [Dec 2015, p.77]

Sublime. [July 2010, p.93]

Pretty amazing for just a mere twenty notes. [Jan 2011, p.97]

Simple, no-nonsense racer that's the most bargainalicious PS Vita game yet. [May 2012, p.99]

One of the best adventures you'll play on PSP. It's uniquely brilliant and classic Tomb Raider! [Aug 2007, p.82]

Takes far too long to get going, but once it does you'll be hooked for the longest haul. [Jan 2015, p.64]

Brilliant, but is it down to Spielberg's influence? Give us more to find out. [July 2008, p.74]

Easily enjoyed by all. [Feb 2010, p.78]

If you have the time to learn it, this is a game that makes it feel like almost anything is possible. [Jan 2015, p.74]

An innovative idea that mixes genres but still remains accessible, if head pounding... [Mar 2008, p.69]

A competitive effort, but the prospect of DLC seals it for the next-gen. [Dec 2008, p.57]

It gives you options, it lets you explore and experiment, and it's a riotous and compulsive experience. Drink it in. [June 2012, p.67]

A very original take on shooters. An addictive arcade-style blast for score junkies. [Feb 2008, p.66]

Party and inventory management are fussy, but this action RPG is a real treat for parched 3DS owners. [Aug 2017, p.77]

The orange smasher returns better than ever in this lovingly-crafted remaster. [Sept 2017, p.76]

Overall, it's a steady but unspectacular evolution of a top racing series. More a dominating Vettel victory from pole than a last place-to-first Button turnaround, really, but a win's a win.

Up there with the DS's best. Fast-forward to 7 February and pick this up yesterday. [Feb 2009, p.77]

Neatly tucks all of Silent Hill's qualities into one of the best PSP games of the year. [Christmas 2007, p.66]

Give it time and you'll find this to be a deep, involving real-time strategy game that'll last you for months. [June 2008, p.83]

Consistently enchanting. [Aug 2017, p.82]

A souped-up return that delivers pyrotechnic perfection but lacks the depth of other games. [Nov 2008, p.73]

Challenging, with smaller stories well worth telling, this DLC will satisfy anyone who loves HZD. [Jan 2018, p.75]

A great footy game perfect for half-time matches if you're excited by the World Cup. [June 2010, p.72]

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]

An essential purchase for party lovers that whets the Nintendo appetite. Bring friends. [Christmas 2012, p.84]

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

A mostly old-school adventuring format, swanked up in a manner worthy of Xbox 360. [Sept 2007, p.74]

Incredible tech. [May 2013, p.87]

The storyline is sufficiently gripping. [Sept 2015, p.76]

A great improvement from FFXII, but a poor battle system takes away challenge. [March 2012, p.79]

As complex and as challenging as you want it to be, this is top-notch plane-based blasting. [Dec 2007, p.58]

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]

The results are fantastic. NS3 is tactical and tense, but sometimes the emphasis on teamwork can mean you're stuck on a long losing slope if your pals are rubbish. [Jan 2013, p.86]

A cracking action puzzler that proves we don't need mindless violence to have a good time. [July 2008, p.75]

Bigger, better and slicker - GT is back, but it's brought some of its old foibles with it. [Feb 2014, p.67]

A gorgeous and playable fighter that offers a strong alternative to Street Fighter and Tekken. [March 2012, p.86]

A clever, challenging, and rewarding experience that requires patience and lateral thinking. [Oct 2017, p.75]

Not as intelligently conceived as Zero Escape, but every bit as riveting. [Apr 2014, p.79]

The best Final Fantasy game in years and the finest MMO you can currently play on a console. [July 2014, p.72]

Excellent as it is, it fails to match the impossibly high standards set by "Chaos Theory." [Dec 2006, p.96]

Get your head around 360 degree puzzling and this'll bring a deluge of joy. [March 2013, p.87]

A feature-packed bundle that's fun to play, but won't blow the socks off Fary Cry experts. [May 2006, p.77]

Awesome, adrenaline-packed action that puts some first-person shooters to shame. [Nov 2007, p.86]

A rapid, beserk, kartload of fun. [Aug 2010, p.88]

A must-buy for multiplayer nuts but the solo mode leaves a lot to be desired at times. [Apr 2010, p.78]

A bit "one note" gameplay-wise but it's still funny, mental and fun in all the right places. [Apr 2010, p.68]

Repays the dedicated in spades. Top stuff. [July 2013, p.79]

Expertly remade. [July 2013, p.84]

An essential launch game that comes extremely close to matching up to the PS3 titles. [March 2012, p.68]

Arguably the greatest and most substantial strategy RPG you'll get on PSP. [Jan 2007, p.69]

An outstanding fireworks display on wheels but not quite a Burnout beater. [June 2010, p.68]

Top single-player action, and multi-player that exploits the Wii controller brilliantly. [Christmas 2006, p.72]

Who knew messing around with electricity could be so much fun? [July 2009, p.68]

A massive step forward for SmackDown's fighting system. Now the rest needs tidying. [Dec 2007, p.42]

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

A brutal, bullish and ballsy game that manages to match the film's punch. [Dec 2006, p.86]

Quests are staple MMO territory - but the unique, gory combat adds spice. [Aug 2008, p.72]

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

A fitting finale to a fantastic DLC series. We're only sad to see that story end. [Christmas 2014, p.72]

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

Witty, energetic and hugely entertaining, even if it isn't particularly smart. [Winter 2009, p.72]

More of the same, but more of the terrific same. You'll laugh, scream...and swear. Lots! [Issue#231, p.79]

Tetris DS is great, then, of that there is no doubt. Still, it just may be the nostalgia, but we can't help but feel the freshness of the original GameBoy version in 1989 will never be topped. [June 2006, p.62]