A unique trophy system will happily send you into metal hunting delirium. [Feb 2013, p.87]

The on-pitch action is arguably the equal of FIFA, but that's far from the only thing that matters. [Jan 2015, p.72]

Complex and beautiful. [Apr 2013, p.84]

Too hardcore for all but the most hardcore of D&D beardies, but a brilliant RPG. [Christmas 2006, p.70]

A good ending to a beloved series, but it's definitely time to lay Dark Souls to rest for a while. [June 2017, p.80]

Essential for those keen to keep up, and boasting memorable new fights. [July 2015, p.74]

Play it in co-op and it's a hoot. A superhero mash-up that's simple but top fun. [Christmas 2006, p.80]

Superlative. [Feb 2017, p.83]

There are no instant thrills here, but there's a deep and pure numbers game for aficionados. [May 2009, p.68]

Goes beyond mere hack and slash with a genuinely thoughtful approach to combat. [June 2007, p.80]

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]

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

A brilliant revolutionary football management game. [Mar 2009, p.69]

Vigil obviously love the classics but the end result is a solid enough game that feels last gen. [Feb 2010, p.72]

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

Pocket Paradise's brilliant control scheme elevates it well beyond the original's greatness. [Oct 2008, p.71]

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

The perfect gaming colonic. [May 2011, p.91]

Faster, flashier and a good deal more fun than previous games in the series. [Nov 2012, p.88]

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

A roguelike for the cerebral pilot. Those with viper-like reflexes shouldn't miss this step up for gaming AI. [Oct 2015, p.69]

You'll need a sackful of Sony toys to get the most from it, but this delivers hours of ridiculous enjoyment. [Aug 2014, p.64]

The best of its kind on PS2, but rather average in the great scheme of things. [June 2006, p.68]

Intense, anarchic, unrelenting and unsubtle, this is was and IT'S SHOUTING AT YOU. [Jan 2007, p.85]

A combination of two of our favourite DS genres mixed into one charming game. [May 2009, p.70]

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

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

The saga ends. While it's never quite great, The Banner Saga 3 is a very good turn-based tactics title. [Issue#333, p.62]

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

More a shrunken Okami than a full-blown sequel, but there's just as much to love here. [Mar 2011, p.96]

An old classic reborn and a must for shooter fans. Be warned: it's more addictive than ever. [Oct 2009, p.79]

An intelligent, emotional rollercoaster, and despite its flaws, it is beautifully executed. Trouble is, at times it can be rather coldly executed too. [July 2006, p.56]

Plenty of outrageous fun, but far too happy to skulk backstage when the action's up front. [Dec 2009, p.83]

Four-player joy, but lone gamers will find something missing. [Dec 2008, p.84]

An essential slice of football heaven, but some neglected game modes are going stale. [Nov 2018, p.72]

A small but perfectly formed gem. [Apr 2013, p.83]

Another gem. [Sept 2012, p.107]

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

Part Metroid, part Minecraft and 100% wonderful. [Nov 2013, p.73]

Still a price we'd pay. [July 2009, p.78]

A breathtaking experience but lacking the spark and guile to turn it into a classic. [Christmas 2006, p.68]

A top pocket beat-'em-up in its own right, but a little lacking compared to its predecessor. [Feb 2010, p.73]

It's the ultimate Mario Kart package rather than the best, but it's still a lot of fun. [Apr 2008, p.47]

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

Comes highly recommended, providing you're capable of stopping and using your loaf from time to time. [Feb 2014, p.78]

A charmingly exuberant blend of punishing roguelike convention and gleeful blasting. [June 2016, p.81]

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

A superb package that's much more than an exercise in nostalgia. [Feb 2007, p.84]

Forty hours of cel-shaded fantasy heaven: RPG fans will love it. [June 2007, p.85]

A welcome return for a shooter with a difference, and a fine visual overhaul to boot. [March 2012, p.100]

It's lost some of its sheen over the years, but Halo is still a monolithic classic worth replaying. [Jan 2012, p.74]

The puzzles are a bit old hat, but still super addictive. [Sept 2011, p.93]

A beautiful and heartfelt testament to the JRPG formula, even if it misses a few key beats. [July 2014, p.62]

One of the most gorgeous games we've yet seen on mobile. [March 2013, p.93]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

A hugely mixed bag. On one hand, it's fantastic that there's a developer so staunchly dedicated to making games that veer towards the artistic while still retaining mechanics we know and enjoy. On the other hand, this is a game full of design decisions that feel stuck in the past, made obsolete years ago. [Jan 2016, p.60]

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

A great sequel packed with action. [Jan 2013, p.70]

Another great excuse to delve back into this massive world, though archaic gameplay grates. [Christmas 2012, p.92]

Multi-player's a little lacking, but that's it. [Apr 2007, p.84]

Oozes class. [July 2007, p.67]

A noble effort, but knock-'em-downs always lose punch when ported to PSP. [Aug 2010, p.104]

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

Where other street racing games have been re-branded, re-built or have fallen by the wayside, Midnight Club: Los Angeles has been polished up to be the pinnacle of the series, and one of the most exciting arcade racing games of 2008.

A gorgeously crafted experience that's cramped by the occasionally obtuse signposting. [Christmas 2014, p.68]

Another quality run-out for PES on PS2 but it is only a shade better than "FIFA 08." [Christmas 2007, p.68]

A game that doesn't take itself too seriously with gameplay that's as compelling as ever. [Christmas 2008, p.78]

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

Doesn't quite blow the house down, but it's got loads of huff and puff. [Christmas 2013, p.86]

The ultimate FIFA in terms of licenses, teams and presentation; fails to excite on the pitch. [Dec 2007, p.55]

A brilliant brain-taxing alternative to normal PES without sweeping changes. [Winter 2009, p.81]

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

"Quotation Forthcoming"

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

Not genre-defining, but an accessible and exciting scrap proving strategy works on 360. [Apr 2009, p.58]

Eye-pleasing, accessible and entertaining but lacking long-lasting depth. [Dec 2008, p.60]

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

A slam dunk when you're on the court, but ever-present microtransactions drag it down. [Nov 2018, p.80]

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

Battle is as addictive as ever. [Nov 2014, p.80]

Meaty chunks of great stealth game book-ended by identity breaking flourishes. [Nov 2013, p.56]

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

A refreshing change from the standard FPS offerings. Gruelling, but worth the effort. [July 2013, p.65]

The maps are devastatingly effective. [Aug 2013, p.74]

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

A charming and challenging retro robo romp that'll delight long-time fans and newcomers alike. [Issue#336, p.76]

A beautifully crafted one-more-go action feast designed for score-chasers. [Dec 2012, p.83]

A fine package. [Sept 2014, p.80]

EA has evolved its engine rather than revolutionised it, and it's worked a treat. [Dec 2014, p.68]

An ill-conceived expansion of an idea, as wafer-thin as the DVD it's pressed onto. [Nov 2008, p.81]

The touchscreen combat is hit and miss, but the world is thick with irresistible atmosphere. [June 2016, p.70]

A shorter first act than is ideal, but Broken Age's world is not to be missed. [March 2014, p.78]

Takes the tried and tested genre formula and runs with it into new territories. [Sept 2014, p.64]

Not quite the action classic we'd hoped for but an enjoyable shooter all the same. [May 2009, p.72]

Fun and playable but still packs a massive challenge. [May 2008, p.74]

Despite the clunkiness, this is still a package that's vibrant and filled with magic. [Feb 2015, p.78]

If hard games inspire you to play harder you'll love it. [June 2010, p.80]

The infinite cosmos is captured in an infinitely inventive game that effortlessly blends genres. [Sept 2016, p.66]