First time R+Cers are better off with current titles but this is a great value nostalgia trip. [August 2012, p.69]

Classy slealth mix of savage and slapstick, with just one duff level in an otherwise choice selection. [Christmas 2016, p.77]

The game, though, hasn't changed much since "06." It's little more than a roster update, ultimately. [Oct 2006, p.84]

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

Prey has the tired old first-person shooter rulebook in a spin. Captivating stuff. [Sept 2006, p.62]

A re-imagining on an epic scale, and a strong contender for action game of the year. [Issue#231, p.74]

With an incredible plot and accessible gameplay this is an instant classic. Brilliant. [June 2008, p.66]

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

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

A great amalgamation of many open-world titles makes for a polished superhero romp. [Aug 2011, p.76]

The best rally game money can buy and one of this year's best racers. [Dec 2007, p.83]

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

Huge, varied, and endlessly fascinating. [Christmas 2015, p.81]

It's back-to-back successful seasons for FIFA while the Be A Pro mode is really top-notch. [Nov 2007, p.77]

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

The world map is vast, if loaded with the occasional grindy quest. [Feb 2013, p.93]

What a blast from the past. [March 2013, p.81]

Mind-bending puzzles. [July 2013, p.84]

The multiplayer maps need work, but otherwise this is the best Call of Duty game in years. [Jan 2015, p.66]

A bevy of unlockable time trial and puzzle modes top off this premium WiiWare purchase. Must buy. [Issue#231, p.95.]

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

Don't let its looks put you off. [Sept 2012, p.111]

A wonderfully conceived package that conjures up memories of Japanese curios such as Majora's Mask and Gregory Horror Show. [June 2017, p.82]

Not the massive leap forward that was hoped for, although there's potential for improvement. [Jan 2009, p.78]

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

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

A world of grim opportunity - but you need to suffer before earning the glory of your own Alcatraz. [Dec 2015, p.79]

No longer eclipsed by mere technical competitors, this is brash, brilliant, and brimming with extras. [July 2015, p.68]

The fourth Layton doesn't try anything too drastic, but the missing mode is a real shame. [Christmas 2011, p.80]

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

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

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

You've never played anything like it. A lesson in playfully creative game design. [August 2012, p.74]

Layers on new features while keeping the spirit of the originals, making this a welcome return. [Jan 2015, p.63]

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

Rivals "Zelda" as a technical achievement, but the hardcore credentials have taken a knock. [June 2008, p.73]

It's funny, the music's catchy and while it may be simple it'll have you in hysterics. [July 2012, p.78]

A great little adventure. [Mar 2011, p.95]

A superb slice of first class hack and slashery that action fans would be crazy to miss. [Nov 2009, p.80]

Doesn't advance the classic Contra formula one jot, but better than 1994's "Hard Corps." [Feb 2008, p.68]

Perfect for beat maestros but a must-play for anyone who likes fun games (everyone?). [June 2009, p.75]

Rewarding for Notch fans though it's a little derivative - if The Blockheads were a food, it would be a cube of marmite. [Apr 2013, p.89]

If you've yet to play Nintendogs, this new version is another ace reason to get involved. [Aug 2006, p.81]

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

A must for pool nuts. [July 2010, p.96]

Lacks Nintendo's usual grace, but the sheer amount of ideas easily makes up for it. [Dec 2011, p.79]

A thrilling tale with solid blasting bits. If only the gameplay developed as well as the plot. [July 2010, p.82]

The wannabe detective's definitive version to plump for. [Feb 2012, p.101]

Structurally it's all very familiar, but the consistent laughs and divergent paths more than make up for that. [Summer 2015, p.72]

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

Fun, charming, and completely entertaining. This is sandbox gaming without the gangsters. [Apr 2008, p.54]

Initially bewildering, it makes great use of hte Wii controls. Give it time and you'll love it. [Apr 2008, p.68]

Glorious. [Christmas 2013, p.78]

A promising sign of things to come. [Oct 2014, p.74]

Different and mental. [Oct 2011, p.85]

One of the more well suited crafters going. [Dec 2013, p.75]

A genuinely exciting FPS, with solid controls, just don't go expecting any great depth. [Jan 2009, p.79]

Well worth the ticket price and a mus for FF fans. [Dec 2014, p.80]

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

Ancient Greece is an enticing place to explore, while the series' RPG mechanics continue to improve. [Issue#336, p.62]

Extremely polished traditional gameplay enhanced by sumptuous presentation. Safe but sound. [Apr 2014, p.60]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

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

One of the best 2D fighters of modern times, squeezed in a little window. Lovely. [March 2012, p.72]

Smarter than an AI supercomputer. [Aug 2015, p.72]

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

It's not for everyone, but if you like knuckle-whitening racing thrills, look no further. [Jan 2007, p.72]

With its pinball mechanics, it's a novel, albeit short-lived, twist on the Metroidvania. [July 2018, p.81]

We thought they didn't make 'em like this anymore. How happy we are to be wrong... [Feb 2012, p.101]

Proves itself a sturdy Vita game in its own right, with appeal that extends beyond just its genre. [May 2014, p.79]

Accessible and refined to near perfection, this could be the indie multiplayer game of 2018. [July 2018, p.80]

A brighter, breezier sequel that rewards experimentation and improvisation. A very pleasant surprise. [Christmas 2016, p.74]

Hints at a great future for Kinect. [Jan 2011]

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.

Layers on new features while keeping the spirit of the originals, making this a welcome return. [Jan 2015, p.63]

A frantic roguelike that looks, sounds and feels fantastic. An essential addition to the genre. [Feb 2016, p.82]

If you like shiny, happy golf (if a little samey), then go "four" this. [Aug 2008, p.82]

On the one hand, it's the same game with new online features. But this will be huge online. [Nov 2007, p.79]

It's 100mph, gutsy and full of commitment. In fact, if FIFA 07 was a real player, it'd probably be Stevie Gerrard. Yes, it really is that good. [Nov 2006, p.80]

Not bad, just pointless. [Jan 2012, p.86]

A strong middle chapter full of engaging strategy. [June 2016, p.76]

More horror movie simulator than game, but a brilliant, tense and exciting experience still. [Dec 2009, p.62]

An uncompromising and varied simulation racer. The thrilling action is let down by glitches and unruly AI. [Nov 2017, p.62]

One of the scariest games ever committed to handheld, and a spectacular return to form. [Jan 2012, p.68]

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

Unwieldy controls and missing multiplayer modes let down an otherwise impressive port. [Dec 2013, p.76]

Won't win prizes for innovation, but this is a winning - and generous - portion of puzzles. [Dec 2012, p.80]

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

Enjoyably playable but willfully stupid alternative to GTA. [Jan 2012, p.66]

A feast for your eyeballs. [May 2012, p.103]

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

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

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

Complex and rewarding, this is modern F1 on a disc. It makes F1 2015 look like a demo. [Oct 2006, p.69]

Don't let the colours put you off. Viva caters for the hardcore to the casual - ie, everyone. [Nov 2008, p.78]

Less scientific simulator, more heart-pumping race experience. Not a GRID beater but still ace. [May 2011, p.86]

Gun turrets and more can be deployed tactically, though relatively ineffectually - unless you play cooperatively with up to four players. [Feb 2012, p.91]

Lone players be warned, this is not for you - but online it's a multiplayer masterpiece. [Sept 2008, p.75]