A superb technical achievement, but it's GTA's quirks and cranks that linger longer. [Christmas 2006, p.74]

The same tight third-person combat as the last three games, but just a bit less special. [May 2013, p.66]

A solid and challenging game successfully mixing horror with classic shooting action. [Mar 2009, p.74]

A promising sign of things to come. [Oct 2014, p.74]

If you love classic Sonic, you'll love Sonic Mania. Just don't expect it to change the formula. [Oct 2017, p.71]

A brilliantly deep experience. [Jan 2013, p.88]

A great return for the classic RPG - the ideas here make a strong claim for the genre's continued relevance. [Oct 2014, p.78]

FMX, local multiplayer and quads miss the sweet spot, but everything else is very special. [July 2014, p.66]

A fast-paced thrill ride with slick controls, becoming hypnotic and meditative once mastered. [Oct 2017, p.74]

Short but oh so sweet and cuttingly addictive. Try not to finish it all in one go. [Nov 2013, p.80]

Getting through it might be a breeze, but it's what Kirby has you doing that inflates the game's excellence. [July 2014, p.70]

Tough foes make this the go-to expansion for high-level fighters. [March 2013, p.81]

A tough, precise strategy-puzzle game that punishes human error with a stomping from alien bugs. [Apr 2018, p.77]

Terrifically addictive and filled with songs that you'll want to play repeatedly. The RSI will be worth it. [Feb 2016, p.83]

It's a strong start. [Oct 2017, p.81]

An ideal blend of sim and arcade. [June 2011, p.86]

A gripping opener that suggests TWD will zombie-dodge tricky second season syndrome. [March 2014, p.75]

A breezy, if surprisingly brutal, puzzler that puts full 3DS retail releases to shame. [Aug 2013, p.71]

A soaring success. [June 2011, p.87]

It looks superb. [Jan 2011, p.96]

It's rare to see a science-fiction story as insightful and thought-provoking as this in any medium, let along games. [Apr 2018, p.83]

It should have been slicker, but there's no denying the entertainment value on offer. [Oct 2006, p.76]

If you don't already own it on Xbox, it's one of the most intense online experiences around. [May 2006, p.66]

Makes "The Movies" even bigger and better. Great stuff. [Aug 2006, p.82]

Fans of DQIX's story may feel short-changed, but any annoyances are minimised by Joker 2's streamlining. [Dec 2011, p.96]

A fantastic and accessible shooter, with a massive and long-lasting multi-player. [Christmas 2006, p.91]

A fun bruiser with a flair for the dramatic, even if excitement isn't guaranteed every time. [Aug 2010, p.90]

A great platformer with broader appeal than before, but there isn't a lot new here. [July 2013, p.78]