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]