A wonderful example of what can be achieved when developers dispense with tradition. [Nov 2014, p.66]

It boasts upgraded visuals and new mine cart bits, but it doesn't break any new ground. [Apr 2013, p.88]

The single-player feels more like a puzzle, but the new cards make this essential for vets. [Nov 2014, p.69]

A solid and enjoyable flight sim for those of us who don't take them too seriously. [Apr 2009, p.63]

A missable update, even for fans. [Sept 2011, p.87]

A genuine evolution in a series packed with charm and character. Yee Haw! [July 2006, p.67]

The Pikmin gameplay is still a winner but you might want to hang on for Pikmin 2.[Mar 2009, p.76]

A great addition to the Rock Band series; the version to buy if you've younger siblings to play. [Christmas 2009, p.76]

A thrilling tale with solid blasting bits. If only the gameplay developed as well as the plot. [July 2010, p.82]

Fascinating and tense. [Jan 2015, p.82]

Old-style gaming in futuristic shoes: a thrilling experience that hides its flaws with style. [Christmas 2008, p.65]

A meaty and satisfyingly weird addition to teh 2D fighting genre. [June 2008, p.74]

Get past the user unfriendly beginnings and you'll be chums for ages. [Aug 2008, p.81]

This doesn't offer a great deal of depth but it's a fun and accessible nostalgia-fest. [Apr 2009, p.54]

An expertly paced and enjoyable Pokemon-like RPG, tailored beautifully for younger audiences. [June 2016, p.68]

It's fun and full of side-scrolling charm. [Mar 2011, p.94]

It's frustrating to see Telltale simultaneously at its best, and also just repeating itself. [Sept 2017, p.81]

It's an acquired taste but Rare have created something unique and massively fun. [Christmas 2006, p.82]

More retro-flavoured platform levels, beautifully presented with a few new tricks. [Oct 2012, p.78]

A fantastic-looking RPG, packed with innovation and able to grab your attention. [Sept 2011, p.95]

Accessible fighting and an ebullient sense of fun make for a very likeable package. [Jan 2012, p.85]

The campaign is a letdown, but Black Ops III offers so much you can ignore it and still have a blast. [Christmas 2015, p.66]

Not the leap in features we'd hoped for, but a fantastic debut for Justice nontheless. [May 2008, p.72]

A bit like X-Factor: The Game, but it's as close to Persona as Wii U fans are likely to get. [Aug 2016, p.76]

A wonderfully conceived package that conjures up memories of Japanese curios such as Majora's Mask and Gregory Horror Show. [June 2017, p.82]

Another gleefully entertaining RPG adventure for gaming's favourite brotherly pair. [Christmas 2015, p.74]

A solid and beautiful tactical RPG with neat 2D brawling and unique multiplayer. [Aug 2016, p.80]

A great effort, only let down by some confusing battles and some clunky controls. [Oct 2007, p.70]