Despite the crude damage, the empty roads and elementary physics, you don't feel that the 360 is really being tested, and neither are you. Nevertheless, NFS: Carbon is a lot of fun, but it's very flawed too. [Dec 2006, p.88]

We'd have loved more control over battles, but that's a minor blemish on an otherwise accomplished, incredibly well balanced strategy game. [Oct 2012, p.92]

The best RTS on consoles by a long way. EndWar is considerably more than a gimmick. [Christmas 2008, p.78]

A big improvement on last year but has ended up as the lighter alternative to "FIFA." [Dec 2008, p.72]

Lacks the polish of big budget titles, but compensates with outstanding atmosphere. [May 2010, p.78]

A glorious celebration of what it means to be a sniper, with some cracking co-op play to boot. [Apr 2017, p.71]

Imbalanced and repetitive to a disappointing degree, but when it hits the mark it can be great. [April 2015, p.56]

Levels are well designed, though the convoluted map screen feels like a forced error. [May 2013, p.87]

More a remix of the series' successful elements than a giant leap for shooterkind, but still hugely fun. [Christmas 2014, p.66]

There's never been a better time to get into politics. [Feb 2012, p.101]

Cracking tennis game with gorgeous visuals and a slew of bonkers mini-games. [Apr 2012, p.84]

Nothing here frustrates. [Sept 2016, p.75]

A magical menagerie of neat ideas, totally and utterly bamboozled by horrid execution. [Dec 2011, p.92]

Brutal difficulty spikes. [July 2013, p.82]

Whether you've played it before or not, the value for money makes this an impressive package. [Christmas 2014, p.76]

This old-school platformer is given a twist. [Sept 2011, p.87]

A true X-COM successor, its tactical depth will engross anyone up for the challenge. [Oct 2014, p.72]

A perfectly formed bite of Hitman action, set in a rich location and full of murderous opportunity. [May 2016, p.68]

A retrofuturistic adventure that promises comedy and action, and only ever falters on the latter. [Oct 2006, p.75]

You'll be shocked that a Nintendo launch game can shake you up so easily. [Jan 2013, p.72]

Actual Sunlight's depiction of depression is heartbreaking and hard to experience. [May 2013, p.81]

A unique colorful style. [Christmas 2013, p.89]

Forgive the PSP's shortcomings and you'll enjoy a stylish scrapper. [Nov 2007, p.84]

For now, it's jarring gameplay issues hold it back. [Sept 2013, p.79]

Tough, intimidating, and powerfully gripping, Dawn of War III is the Power Fist of RTS sequels. [June 2017, p.74]

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

A surprisingly expansive king sim, that can occasionally be a royal pain in the arse. [June 2011, p.81]

Looks fantastic, with interesting combat mechanics, but dull quests ruin the party. [Aug 2012, p.83]