A fun strategy experience, limited by some rough edges and far too much repetition [March 2018, p.76]

Soap opera fans should get involved, but this is frustratingly narrow for everyone else. [Aug 2014, p.77]

Three classics everyone should play - it's just a shame more wasn't done to modernise them. [Apr 2013, p.78]

Rough round the edges and not overly varied, but it's still a great homage to the zombie genre. [Nov 2011, p.76]

Fiendish and dependent on your own crafting legwork, this is time you'll never regret doing. [Apr 2015, p.76]

Flimsy but fun, with more content this could have been a real winner. [Apr 2008, p.84]

This space shooter isn't outstanding but offers a quick arcade fix. [Sept 2008, p.84]

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

A mix of old styles and new concepts that out-funnys most other 'comedy' games. [Christmas 2012, p.89]

Milestone's love for SBK means 09 is authentic, enthusiastic and entertaining. [Aug 2009, p.68]

Pretty much good for local multiplayer only. [Feb 2013, p.85]

Pays lip service to the subject material admirably - but prioritises caution over innovation. [March 2016, p.68]

Impeccable online role-playing. Great for fans of the original, simple enough for newbies. [Apr 2010, p.67]

Simple but surprisingly addictive. [Apr 2012, p.87]

Oddly comforting. [Apr 2014, p.78]

It's not the most polished in terms of gameplay. but fans shouldn't miss this. [Christmas 2007, p.60]

Great at telling stories, with a gargantuan world to feast upon, but its MMO failings let it down. [June 2014, p.60]

A must-have for all late Guitar Hero adopters. A must-not for anybody with the earlier titles. [Sept 2009, p.70]

A combat-focused 4X is a great idea, but Gladius puts too many frustrations in the way of enjoyment. [Issue#333, p.73]

The main downside is the poor map that's supposed to show where to find the objectives. Also, the loading times times tend to hold up the progress. Those quibbles aside, this exceeds all expectations. [Sept 2006, p.64]

Mega Man's back, and inconsistencies aside, fans will lap up the new content. [Apr 2013, p.85]

As solid as ever but lacks next-gen dazzle and is inevitably weaker online. [Dec 2007, p.44]

Thoroughly playable with enough variety and replay value to lure the hardcore. [Apr 2012, p.78]

Too-generous upgrades grind the difficulty curve into the dust. [Feb 2013, p.89]

A novel but insubstantial shooting gallery bolted awkwardly onto a fun sci-fi story. [July 2017, p.69]

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

Good fun but it won't linger in the memory after you've played it. [Christmas 2010, p.91]

An accomplished sim that deserves the Ferrari badge, even if it values realism over fun. [Sept 2008, p.72]