Alpha Protocol's a technical turkey but it's also a gripping, innovative and deserving of both success and a sequel.

Not as light on its feet as older games, but still a great slice of law and disorder. [Christmas 2013, p.79]

A terrific, diverse collection of classics and curios, and an absolute steal at 20 quid. [Oct 2015, p.76]

A satisfying multiplayer adventure with more than an hint of "Phantasy Star Online" about it. [Apr 2008, p.70]

A shot in the arm for the genre. Smart, funny, and only slightly tainted by a stop-start plot. [May 2017, p.79]

A great tribute to the classic series which also delivers the best modern take on Sonic to date. [Christmas 2011, p.64]

As far as platformers go, this is right up there. [Dec 2012, p.93]

Another charming gem for Vita. [Apr 2013, p.86]

The greatest Spidey game of this generation. Four fantastic flavours of arachnid awesomeness. [Issue#231, p.89]

Maddening and brilliant in equal measure. [May 2015, p.70]

One of the last hurrahs for the GBA, and it's fittingly fun. Hugely enjoyable while it lasts. [Mar 2007, p.74]

One of the more well suited crafters going. [Dec 2013, p.75]

Pretty, original bite-sized gaming on the move. The kind of thing PSP needs more of. [Apr 2007, p.76]

Three classics everyone should play - it's just a shame more wasn't done to modernise them. [Apr 2013, p.78]

This riveting compilation will enthral Wii owners looking for something different.

Wii owners have a SmackDown to be proud of that has the definitive ladder/cage matches. [Dec 2008, p.56]

Addictive stuff. [Apr 2012, p.90]

It's a revelatory approach. [Dec 2015, p.82]

Takes the tried and tested genre formula and runs with it into new territories. [Sept 2014, p.64]

A unique and satisfying bit of seafaring, with enough depth to rival the Atlantic. [Dec 2015, p.83]

Addictive, gorgeous and brilliant. [May 2012, p.101]

It's not for everyone, but if you like knuckle-whitening racing thrills, look no further. [Jan 2007, p.72]

As a game, a creation toolbox and a model range, Infinity's a triple-success. [Nov 2013, p.66]

Action-based online RPG-ing, and nowhere near as intimidating as its PC-based cousins. [Christmas 2006, p.88]

A re-skinning Guitar Hero 5 with all the features but fewer great tunes. [Christmas 2009, p.72]

Perfect structure for a handheld SmackDown, but get the big version if possible. [Dec 2008, p.57]

Sweaty-palm online gaming that gets better as teamwork develops. [Oct 2007, p.78]

A charmingly exuberant blend of punishing roguelike convention and gleeful blasting. [June 2016, p.81]