Playable, but deflatingly tedious. [Feb 2007, p.68]

It's a testament to the imagination of the developers that they keep coming up with variations on the central theme of "eat everyone." [Sept 2006, p.79]

While nothing ground-breaking, this is a highly polished and likeable romp that will have the series' hardcore fanbase stroking their beards in delight. [July 2006, p.84]

It should be online: simple as that. With just a few people in your vicinity, it's no monster. [June 2006, p.66]

Massively addictive. [Aug 2006, p.73]

A decent enough shooter, with good weapons and a decent cover system - but only fans of the comic will get the most from it. [June 2006, p.78]

A stellar kickabout, but lacks that razzmatazz that made the other versions so memorable. [July 2006, p.66]

An undeniably pleasant deviation from all that carjacking and violence, plus the low price-point and focus upon Xbox Live means Table Tennis is certain to carve itself one heck of a niche on 360. [July 2006, p.68]

Predictable action game that fails to excite or exploit the great characters at its disposal. [July 2006, p.74]

We've found free games on the internet better than this. [Aug 2006, p.82]

It's horribly flawed in many places and unintentionally funny, but we'd much rather play this than something like "X-Men 3," a movie-licensed game that only tasks the brain without locating the punch button on the joypad. [Aug 2006, p.60]

A modern classic, but one that is perhaps overly familiar at times. [Aug 2006, p.58]

A game of non-stop action that spits in the face of its boring real-time strategy rivals. [July 2006, p.80]

Ticks all the boxes without ever once truly capturing the imagination. Cheap, though. [Aug 2006, p.78]

A fun experience only let down by its repetitiveness. [Aug 2006, p.61]

A crusade that claims over 60 hours of play - we recommend you test this claim. [July 2006, p.67]

A genuine evolution in a series packed with charm and character. Yee Haw! [July 2006, p.67]

A slice of Pokemon, a dash on "Pikmin," a little bit of frustration - but a lot of fun. [June 2006, p.76]

A thoroughly decent, if unsurprising, Japanese RPG. Not bad at all. [Sept 2006, p.82]

Multi-player adds afterburners to this pretty, nifty, slick acrobatic shooter. Good stuff. [Oct 2006, p.66]

There's a reasonable amount of potential for some multi-player monster fun, but all that impromptu city demolishing action all gets old real quick. [June 2006, p.79]

More than just a top game - this is an event, and a blinding return to form for flailing FIFA. [June 2006, p.54]

More than just a top game - this is an event, and a blinding return to form for flailing FIFA. [June 2006, p.54]

Fairly atmospheric, but not the religious experience we hoped for. [July 2006, p.83]

As pricey as eating a golden chocobo egg and as fun as being pecked to death by its mother. [July 2006, p.82]

A full-on tongue sarnie to the lips of a genre that needs the kiss of life. Marry us, Zoe! [July 2006, p.66]

Genuinely strengthens your mind, and does it well. That's it, really. [June 2006, p.66]

Tedious in a way we can barely describe, and almost broken in places. Don't buy this. [Sept 2006, p.76]