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

The dialogue is a tad dry. [May 2014, p.79]

A neat risk/reward system. [May 2014, p.78]

It's passable, if lightweight, stuff. [May 2014, p.78]

A number of the scenes lack any real zest. [May 2014, p.78]

However bad it gets it's never an enraging experience. [May 2014, p.78]

Funny writing and a genuine affection for both heroes pushes this far beyond a mere whodunit. [May 2014, p.77]

It's an unforgivably sloppy game. But even if it wasn't broken, it would still be fairly rubbish. [May 2014, p.76]

A very safe sequel powered up with a likeable protagonist, fun combat and cool traversal. [May 2014, p.74]

A spectacular and superbly crafted, if traditional, shooter. [May 2014, p.71]

A fantastic way to extend an already brilliant narrative, and made with a hugely engaging structure. [May 2014, p.69]

Like homemade fertiliser, it does the job, but not like the proper stuff. Also, it whiffs a bit. [May 2014, p.67]

Solidly made and good fun, but lacks the killer creativity that overflowed from the SNES original. [May 2014, p.66]

Shameless, hilarious and surprisingly complex - an essential purchase for RPG and show fans. [May 2014, p.64]

An intricately designed open-world adventure, but one that offers too little for its asking price. [May 2014, p.60]

Astounding in its scale, Dark Souls II is a landmark slice of gaming brilliance to savour. [May 2014, p.55]

The feeling that the game is using its source material to mask less-than-refined mechanics is inescapable. [Apr 2014, p.79]

Not as intelligently conceived as Zero Escape, but every bit as riveting. [Apr 2014, p.79]

Hardly the ointment Ninty needs to soothe its Wii U woes. [Apr 2014, p.79]

Oddly comforting. [Apr 2014, p.78]

It's ultimately let down by a wheezing framerate and the inability to play within 20 metres of a fellow human being. [Apr 2014, p.78]

The interesting cast and subtle writing (with plenty of subtle plot points to uncover) paper over the cracks. [Apr 2014, p.78]

Dragon Ball Z deserves more than this. [Apr 2014, p.78]

There's precious little substance. [Apr 2014, p.78]

A peculiar, thrilling and essential addition to your PC games collection. Best played with friends/enemies. [Apr 2014, p.76]

Stunted, bitty world design and cut and paste quests drain the colour from one of gaming's most vivid worlds. [Apr 2014, p.75]

Strider's pacy combat cuts deep and its challenge escalates at a consistently rewarding rate. [Apr 2014, p.74]

A hefty slurp of bloodied bombast, tainted by a sorely misguided attempt to please everyone. [Apr 2014, p.71]