The only downside is the sometimes unresponsive controls. [Apr 2012, p.93]

You won't find a more unique title all month, but with zero replay incentive and little in the way of memorable moments, this curio's cost is awfully hard to reconcile. [March 2012, p.102]

Don buy this! A "GTA" wannabe as bloated as Marlon Brando's cheeks, and five times as ugly. [May 2006, p.60]

A mixed bag: bikes and quads are finely honed; everything else feels tacked on. [Mar 2010, p.62]

Lot's to play, but you won't really want to play all of it. [Christmas 2006, p.98]

A cunning slice of mind exercising wrapped up in lovingly crafted visuals. [Oct 2012, p.94]

An exhilarating departure, full of character, which still feels like a classic Total War game. [June 2018, p.74]

2K14 won't wow you with high risks, but it's still a contender. [Christmas 2013, p.70]

Solid stuff. [Mar 2008, p.82]

Forbidding difficulty will deter some, but it still offers a tense, focused experience. [Aug 2013, p.78]

A clever, challenging, and rewarding experience that requires patience and lateral thinking. [Oct 2017, p.75]

A narrative wonder. [Oct 2013, p.79]

It's a big game, but will you come back to it? Are you a crazed fan of Resi? There's the answer. [Jan 2007, p.62]

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

Worth a tentative look. [June 2013, p.85]

Lara's origin story ends in a lukewarm fashion. It lacks thrills and its early story potential is wasted. [Nov 2018, p.76]

As close as you'll get to "Lumines" on WiiWare, but good in its own right. [Dec 2008, p.85]

A hugely enjoyable alternative for management newbies.[Jan 2011, p.96]

Racquet-chuckingly frustrating at first, but rewardingly rich after a few plays. [May 2006, p.55]

While it doesn't tell you what Life is Strange 2 will be like, we hope for less teen drama and more magic like this. [Issue#333, p.81]

Sublime. [July 2010, p.93]

There's an awful lot wrong here, so respect to the good bits for being so enjoyable. [Feb 2008, p.61]

It's getting a bit tired now, but this is a decent installment. [May 2007, p.85]

Another great value and unerringly brilliant series. A must for adventure fans. [Christmas 2009, p.80]

New dekes, revamped defence, and a breezy Threes mode - lots to enjoy, but the clock's ticking for a revamp. [Nov 2017, p.70]

Mario Tennis Aces excels as a feisty multiplayer game. [Issue#333, p.67]

A simply excellent title that will draw you into its alluring world and keep you there. [Jan 2012, p.86]

Close to brilliant, DD's excellent online play and questing is only let down by clunky combat. [July 2012, p.68]