While it has been surpassed by some newer RPG's, you'll still relish the opportunity to approach the series from the start. [Jan 2009, p.85]

Minigames with a sports theme and slightly overblown official Olympics presentation. [Mar 2008, p.79]

Showcases Lego at its most loveable best. [Sept 2016, p.78]

A short and simple game, but one you'll enjoy every second of. [May 2007, p.71]

Fast and furious and good old-fashioned Sonic fun, for all its faults. It looks splendid, too, with perspective changes and all manner of background detail. [Christmas 2006, p.58]

This isn't the best open-world game, but it's a blast. [Jan 2016, p.62]

We could do with a bit more narrative oomph, but the core game is one which suits the format perfectly. [Sept 2016, p.85]

Solid gameplay, stunning aerial effects, but nothing that will have you celebrating. [Oct 2007, p.82]

Stands up well on iPhone today bar a few inevitable control issues. [Apr 2012, p.90]

Does the strategy things very well but is let down by a glum story. The 'sin' stuff is neat. [June 2009, p.75]

Refreshing, and sure to delight all those men with no names out there. [Aug 2007, p.71]

Same old rock hard Disgaea gameplay that's still as inaccessible as ever. [Feb 2012, p.100]

Not as gimmicky as you might think but you've lived all these NFS moments before. [Christmas 2006, p.80]

Loads of solid mini-games. [Christmas 2011, p.94]

Will keep you puzzling for ages with some of the best head-scratchers in gaming. [Jan 2015, p.62]

Eye-pleasing, accessible and entertaining but lacking long-lasting depth. [Dec 2008, p.60]

We like the innovation. [Dec 2009, p.86]

The visuals are a bit spartan. [Oct 2006, p.79]

Simple yet surprisingly addictive idea. [Sept 2011, p.89]

Great for 16-bit fans after a challenge. If you don't think your'e up to such retro effort, look elsewhere. [Oct 2009, p.80]

Tense and inventive, Black the Fall is great until the late-game difficulty erodes its atmosphere. [Sept 2017, p.75]

Nearly a return to form, but the new 'grown up' attitude takes away more than it gives. [Christmas 2008, p.62]

A low fat FF rather than RPG heavyweight but still an ideal handheld adventure. [Issue#231, p.76]

Enjoyably playable but willfully stupid alternative to GTA. [Jan 2012, p.66]

It's almost like taking part in a ground-level "Total War" battle. Ace! [Dec 2007, p.82]

The only non-Nintendo 3D platformer to feel fresh in 2016, and the right way to remake. [June 2016, p.77]

Bloody, stupid and bloody stupid, but still manages to impress. [Dec 2006, p.77]

Not enough has changed for owners of the original. Everyone else should roll up. [Oct 2012, p.85]