A redundant update for owners of the last two, but a great scrapper judged on its own merits. [Christmas 2010, p.82]

Bold and brutal, it has the guts to stay true to its horror roots without feeling outdated. [Christmas 2014, p.58]

Good ideas squandered on a linear RPG. With few other PS3 RPGs, though, it's worth a look. [Nov 2007, p.65]

It may not be sophisticated but it does offer carnage on a satisfyingly huge scale. [Mar 2008, p.83]

A solid hack-and-slash that suffers from a mostly unexciting loot system and ordinary campaign. [Oct 2015, p.72]

The lack of imagination is a big disappointment after "We Love Katamari's" colourful racetracks, fireflies and snowballs. [June 2006, p.74]

The puzzles themselves threaten to end the bunnymoon, however, occasionally provoking ire with nonsensical logic. [Aug 2013, p.74]

For great maps, and another epic Zombie campaign. [Apr 2013, p.79]

It's the best-looking Naruto game to date - it comes with something for everyone. [Mar 2009, p.65]

No good for loners, but if you have seven chums you don't mind rubbing against, this is ace. [Nov 2013, p.73]

Hotline Miami meets Gunpoint, gets lost in its own jokes, and ends up with middling approval ratings. [Aug 2015, p.69]

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

If you can, get four friends, four headsets, and enjoy this the way it's meant to be played. [Aug 2017, p.83]

A surprisingly expansive RPG. [Sept 2014, p.81]

A stunning world of beautifully animated characters, let down by dated design and limited resources. [May 2018, p.80]

Full of energy, humour and zest, but the actual gameplay is far and few between. [Apr 2010, p.85]

Dark for many reasons, but most make this a decent adventure. [Dec 2007, p.83]

Unfair at times, but the throwaway metal mayhem is a welcome diversion for the series. [July 2012, p.70]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

A soulless entry that's packed with fan service but lacks appeal for newcomers. [Dec 2009, p.63]

It's stupidly moreish, and we're kind of recommending it, despite the fact that there's not really much of a game here. [Aug 2010, p.100]

Sly hits the current generation with charm, variety and humour in spades. An excellent return. [May 2013, p.80]

Can feel like well-trodden ground. [July 2007, p.76]

Not much improvement on last year's game but excellent playing options. [Christmas 2008, p.84]

It's bound for cult status, but this divine action game deserves to be experienced by all. [Nov 2011, p.80]

An immensely enjoyable and visually stunning game. [July 2009, p.82]

It lacks the vitality it once had, but Vice City is still one of the best open-ended worlds. [Apr 2007, p.74]

Decent depth. [Dec 2009, p.87]