An impressive, fun single player and full online multiplayer make this unmissable. [Mar 2011, p.94]

A game that doesn't credit you with much intelligence just isn't fun. [Mar 2011, p.95]

A thinking bug's puzzler. [Aug 2012, p.86]

A cop-op game that doesn't feel like it gets old. [Issue#336, p.85]

It makes you want to see where life leads them next. [Issue#336, p.85]

A faithful board game adaptation that lacks the depth to grab you in its power fist and not let go. [Issue#336, p.83]

A wild ride from start to finish, with memorable characters and an absorbing plot. [Issue#336, p.82]

The additions and breadth of ways to play earn that "Super" prefix, but the games are still the star. [Issue#336, p.80]

Both a meticulously crafted adventure and a fabulous PS VR showcase - one of 2018's nicest surprises. [Issue#336, p.79]

A clever, creepy refashioning of familiar ideas that will make your head spin - in a good way. [Issue#336, p.78]

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

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

With quality platforming, you should definitely give this time-twisting adventure a spin. [Issue#336, p.71]

Key improvements across the board result in a significant upgrade over last year's entry. [Issue#336, p.70]

A fascinating combination of gaming trends that doesn't quite stick the landing. [Issue#336, p.68]

The series' most polished, action-packed entry yet. A glorious celebration of open-world racing. [Issue#336, p.66]

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

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]

Get past that initial hump, though, and you'll enjoy a game quite unlike any other: 50% JRPG, 50% strategy game, and 100% worthy return to home consoles for a truly fascinating series. [Nov 2018, p.86]

A nostalgic adventure that will leave you sighing wistfully more than growling at brain-teasing puzzles. [Nov 2018, p.85]

Two retro styles for the price of one, this is a great, if occasionally frustrating, homage to a hardcore classic. [Nov 2018, p.84]

Don't expect huge changes over last year, but this is still a better game both on and off the track. [Nov 2018, p.82]

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

Lara's origin story ends in a lukewarm fashion. It lacks thrills and its early story potential is wasted. [Nov 2018, p.76]

Featuring the depth and feel of a muddy puddle, this so-so beat-'em-up relies on a sleazy hook. [Nov 2018, p.75]

Dripping with imagination, and with a great cat, but too slow to make the best of its undoubted gifts. [Nov 2018, p.74]

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

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

This addictive RPG has a remarkable soundtrack but is a little rough around the edges. [Nov 2018, p.69]

An underwhelming campaign mode doesn't ruin what is still a solid tactical strategy game. [Nov 2018, p.68]

Fighting for queen and country is all very well, but it's something you should do in a group. [Nov 2018, p.66]

A gorgeous, superbly slick sandbox that's always a delight to swing through. Pity about the script. [Nov 2018, p.62]

If you're hungry for more Overcooked, this will satiate you and then some. Just don't expect any real changes to the recipe. [Oct 2018, p.85]

While the beats of this episode are broadly predictable, it pulls off plenty of brilliantly nasty surprises, triggering some of the most genuinely tense and frightening moments we've ever had with the series. [Oct 2018, p.84]

Fun to look at, but the inconsistent AI and poor level design make playing it a whole other story. [Oct 2018, p.82]

Despite its beautiful art and promising gameplay, it's weighed down by poor pacing and storytelling. [Oct 2018, p.81]

An adventure game of the highest calibre, with a story that'll grip you from beginning to end. [Oct 2018, p.80]

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

While the limited amount of control can be frustrating, this mystery still manages to enthrall. [Oct 2018, p.77]

Combat is competent at best, and plagued by countless technical issues that sour the experience. [Oct 2018, p.76]

Smashes some of the best concepts of recent years into something new, brutal, and beautiful. [Oct 2018, p.74]

Lovely, but very much stuck in the past, and its characters and main story won't stay with you. [Oct 2018, p.70]

Rewarding arcade action with a wholesome aesthetic; essential for score-chasing dog-lovers. [Oct 2018, p.69]

A fun way to spend two hours - but don't expect to remember it next month. [Oct 2018, p.68]

A gripping spy thriller, successfully replicating the XCOM campaign structure in a le Carre-like world. [Oct 2018, p.66]

A familiar but loving stroll (and brawl) down memory lane for one of the series' best entries. [Oct 2018, p.64]

A pretty world, unique set-pieces, and promising story are ruined by unnecessary filler. [Oct 2018, p.60]

It is a lovely tale for two, designed to bring you together rather than tear you apart and perfectly paced thanks to the handy hint system. [Issue#333, p.81]

While it doesn't tell you what Life is Strange 2 will be like, we hope for less teen drama and more magic like this. [Issue#333, p.81]

A promising, though flawed, effort from a new developer. It's compelling core falters in its last act. [Issue#333, p.79]

Dumb, fun, and not ashamed to be either. Mothergunship just wants to fill the screen with bullets. [Issue#333, p.78]

Frustrating gameplay and garish visuals make this game an unfortunate disappointment. [Issue#333, p.76]

A lesser JRPG revival for Sega, though hardcore players will find depths worth exploring here. [Issue#333, p.75]

A combat-focused 4X is a great idea, but Gladius puts too many frustrations in the way of enjoyment. [Issue#333, p.73]

A fun diversion with a few neat ideas, but ultimately there's far too little substance to its battles. [Issue#333, p.72]

There's an incredible amount of familiarity here, yet it's still one of the best Lego titles to date. [Issue#333, p.70]

A charming license is stretched over a vapid RPG to ill effect. The fans, and the show, deserve better. [Issue#333, p.69]

An impressive technical showcase for PS VR, but the game lurking beneath is uninspired. [Issue#333, p.68]

Mario Tennis Aces excels as a feisty multiplayer game. [Issue#333, p.67]

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]

A clever twin-stick shooter with a roguelike twist and impressively deep customisation. [Issue#333, p.61]

A deceptively clever platformer with one brilliant idea, from which it wrings every drop of creativity. [Issue#333, p.60]

With a gorgeous retro-modern look and deep battle system, it's the best old-school JRPG for Switch. [Issue#333, p.58]

The Crew 2 spreads itself too thin and doesn't take enough advantage of its sprawling open world. [Issue#333, p.54]

You might just find yourself making a return trip before long. [Aug 2018, p.85]

It won't change the world, but it's still worth saving. [Aug 2018, p.84]

Futuristic racing must one day be like this. Antigraviator delivers speed and polish without a Sony badge. [Aug 2018, p.83]

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

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

It looks like an arcade throwback, but Onrush takes racers to new places - if not always successfully. [Aug 2018, p.76]

Held back by bugs and boredom, Martyr can still sometimes be fun - especially with three others. [Aug 2018, p.74]

Frustrating stealth sections, uninspired puzzling, and dull action make Agony gaming hell. [Aug 2018, p.73]

The mix of dungeon-crawling and shop-keeping is addictive, even if the latter is a bit thin. [Aug 2018, p.72]

Vampyr's social web is intriguing, but bland combat and a conflicting premise hold it back. [Aug 2018, p.70]

Knocks your socks off at first, then settles down in a humdrum management game with added dinosaurs. [Aug 2018, p.66]

Those looking for a fresh coat of paint over an old neighborhood will be satisfied. For the rest of us, this justice might be a bit too laboured to be worth the trouble. [July 2018, p.83]

Fascinating but alienating. [July 2018, p.83]

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

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

A challenging battle through rooms and tombs. A bit repetitive and frustrating, but frequently thrilling. [July 2018, p.78]

Funcom's game is more about planning and hoarding than the outright violence you might expect. [July 2018, p.77]

Creative storytelling, great design, and middling gameplay make a memorable, yet flawed, adventure. [July 2018, p.76]

Improves on the original to deliver a brilliant game of baseball with a charming style. [July 2018, p.70]

A disappointing sequel - the new emphasis on repetition simply leads to frustration. [July 2018, p.68]

Decent ideas in need of a more coherent direction. And please, for your own sanity, play with a pad. [July 2018, p.66]

A well-presented game, but exploring shows it's more dilapidated cabin than ominous mansion. [July 2018, p.65]

An atmospheric and pretty game with some cool ideas introduced with perfect pacing. [July 2018, p.64]

A rich role-playing world that's brought to life by some of the best writing you'll see this year. [July 2018, p.62]

The core gameplay loop may grow monotonous, and a devilish slow of bugs threatens to disrupt it at any moment, but State of Decay 2 remains an entertaining vehicle for the emergent stories that materialise from its anomalous blend of zombie slaying, base building, and interpersonal drama. [July 2018, p.58]

A technical marvel with cinematic appeal, Detroit is another game brought low by ham-fisted writing. [July 2018, p.75]

After a rocky few years, this is Telltale back on top form, with one of our new favourite Batman stories in any medium. [June 2018, p.85]

Despite its original premise, it ultimately brings nothing new to the already long overmined RPG parody genre beyond a pretty uninteresting twist on combat. [June 2018, p.84]

A little rough around the edges, but, aptly enough, you'll keep coming back again and again. [June 2018, p.83]

City planning meets the survival of the human race in an Arctic wilderness, and it's snow joke. [June 2018, p.80]

The testing combat is fun, and managing your squad of mercenaries is even better. [June 2018, p.78]

It's fun, with great art and enjoyable characters, but lacks narrative depth and gets repetitive. [June 2018, p.77]

A simple idea that wastes no time. Clever, imaginative and full of personality. A mini-masterpiece. [June 2018, p.76]

An exhilarating departure, full of character, which still feels like a classic Total War game. [June 2018, p.74]