Party games don't come much better. The best of "Guitar Hero" and "SingStar" with drums. [July 2008, p.76]

Scribblenauts is hugely ambitious, and the odd bit of buckling under its inventory has to be forgiven.

An exceedingly charming package. [Aug 2014, p.79]

Characters are brilliant parodies of people we all know from school - the fat kid who smells of wee, the flirty art teacher, geeks who greet you with the word "salutations." The attention to detail and the jokes are what makes it so good, along with its "GTA"-like gameplay. [Dec 2006, p.80]

With excellent ideas throughout, Kalimba is a brilliant way to reinvigorate XO's indie credentials. [Mar 2015, p.75]

More abilities, more zany humour, and crucially, more chickens make this a winner winner. [Oct 2018, p.78]

A great game made greater by intelligent Wii-mote use and an extensive single-player mode. [Jan 2007, p.64]

Sublime shooting with narrative/multiplayer masterclasses, but will divide opinion. [July 2012, p.63]

An adventure game of the highest calibre, with a story that'll grip you from beginning to end. [Oct 2018, p.80]

A perfectly madcap adventure, full of irreverent humor that will fill you with joy. [May 2018, p.67]

This won't ruin your BioShock memories. A worthy sequel, albeit lacking ambition. [Mar 2010, p.70]

The inclusion of a story mode represents a move into fresh ground for the FIFA series. [Dec 2016, p.66]

Playing solo? Dock ten points. Otherwise, this is one of the online PC games for thrills. [Feb 2013, p.91]

Fun, charming, and completely entertaining. This is sandbox gaming without the gangsters. [Apr 2008, p.54]

A fitting swan song for Japanese gaming's finest protagonist, balancing drama with bonkers fun. [May 2018, p.68]

Deceptively cutesy, mind-crunchingly complex cult hit with more layers than an Eskimo. [July 2012, p.82]

Builds on the best bits of the original to become a ruthless, compelling machine of orc conflict. [Nov 2017, p.60]

An aquatic arcade romp with buckets of charm, style and humour. [June 2013, p.86]

A few niggles, but otherwise this is a pure pleasure to play. [Sept 2012, p.93]

When we finished it we immediately started our second playthrough, desperate to find all the collectibles we missed. The fact that the developer has been able to create such an emotional story with such subtlety and restraint is nothing short of genius. You need to play this. [July 2017, p.68]

Sharper players, a fab campaign, and FUT's increased value make FIFA 18 a match made in heaven. [Nov 2017, p.66]

It's Dark Souls in 2D, but with an enveloping life force all of its own. [May 2016, p.75]

Meaty multiplayer and a campaign that plays like a sustained electric shock. Eye wateringly fun. [July 2016, p.60]

Set in the past but still a defining modern day shooter. Smart and uproariously entertaining. [Christmas 2016, p.62]

Ace online action combines with a truly rollicking campaign in one of the year's shootiest surprises. [Christmas 2016, p.66]

Beautiful, expansive and rewarding. Fresh experiences mark a return to form. [Christmas 2013, p.66]

Awesome overload. Sometimes too much for the human brain to cope with. [Mar 2011, p.76]

Fast, furious and packs staggering depth into its streamlined controls. [Dec 2012, p.90]