Some of the decisions you're forced to make are genuinely difficult. [Christmas 2016, p.80]

Occasionally misguided, but not without some major wow moments and epic ideas. [August 2012, p.73]

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

Slow to start with, but ultimately a rewardingly dark and unsettling exercise in conceptual horror. [Nov 2015, p.71]

Don't underestimate the wow factor of the 3D mode - if this is the future of games, sign us up. [Oct 2009, p.75]

A feast for the eyes. [Oct 2013, p.79]

Ropey controls can't stop the charm offensive of this unique cartoon platformer. [Jan 2013, p.68]

Unashamedly quirky retro fare that's putting the fun (and ants) back into gaming. [June 2007, p.73]

The narrative fails to hit the first's heights. [Jan 2011, p.78]

Sometimes frustrates, but more-often-than-not lures you back for more. [Aug 2011, p.95]

Simple yet surprisingly varied gameplay. [Christmas 2011, p.85]

Yet another PSP racer, but at least this one is a bit different. Muddy good. [July 2006, p.84]

An intuitive civilisation management game that works just as well on the DS as the PC. [Sept 2007, p.84]

A worthy alternative to the likes of Dirt. [Apr 2013, p.79]

Another classic board game conversion, and well worthe the price. [Oct 2008, p.84]

It doesn't embrace new-gen the way you'd hope, but remains an involving and content-rich sim. [Sept 2014, p.70]

An admirably action-packed RPG, but one that gets repetitive fairly quickly. [Aug 2006, p.78]

It won't be to everyone's tastes, but hardcore RPG fans will get a lot from it. If they have time. [Jan 2009, p.65]

Beautifully styled puzzle platformer held back by movement frustrations and cheap kills. [Oct 2012, p.84]

Beautiful Victorian London restores faith in the series - but the stealth is in serious need of an overhaul. [Christmas 2015, p.64]

A bewilderingly detailed city-building simulator. [Winter 2009, p.86]

Not as thrilling as previous titles, but it's a brave new direction. [Christmas 2007, p.70]

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

A real love it or hate it game. It could consume your life if you get the hunting bug. [Aug 2009, p.73]

All in all, it's not that much bang for your buck, although the core game remains as addictive and life-mimicking as ever. [Mar 2011, p.98]

Tough, slow but containing oodles of depth. A proper strategy game for the PSP. [Nov 2007, p.83]

An oldie but a goody, updated wiht some quirky additions to keep it fresh. [Aug 2008, p.82]

The Wii controls haven't enhanced it in any way but it's still a decent tennis game. [Apr 2009, p.80]