A surprisingly deep battle system fails to outweigh a duff story, forgettable characters and a sterile world. [Apr 2014, p.66]

Extremely relaxing. [Dec 2014, p.80]

You'd think there would be more fun to be had here. [Oct 2011, p.85]

The core gameplay loop may grow monotonous, and a devilish slow of bugs threatens to disrupt it at any moment, but State of Decay 2 remains an entertaining vehicle for the emergent stories that materialise from its anomalous blend of zombie slaying, base building, and interpersonal drama. [July 2018, p.58]

Intelligent Sixaxis use and fine characters make this a strike. [Mar 2008, p.84]

Lovely slow-burning interactive story that might just teach you something about yourself. [March 2014, p.84]

Gorgeous to look at and charming to play. But we don't all want cute. [Dec 2007, p.85]

Lightweight and lacking in imagination. Only worth a look for Fable completist. [Mar 2009, p.77]

Diluvion has a fresh setting, but hasn't had enough thought put into its systems to maintain interest. [March 2017, p.69]

They're all poorly constructed scenarios in a middling management sim. [Oct 2006, p.81]

The choice of events is staggering, even if they're a bit too streamlined. [Apr 2012, p.88]

A hodgepodge of half-baked ideas, this is a pretty little ditty but it neither rises, nor shines. [March 2017, p.77]

A challenging battle through rooms and tombs. A bit repetitive and frustrating, but frequently thrilling. [July 2018, p.78]

Too skill-less for adults, too random for kids, Mario Party hangs on its largely uninspired minigames. [May 2015, p.79]

Finishing feels like hard work. [Oct 2012, p.92]

The closest you can get to real golf without burning any calories. [Nov 2006, p.84]

A hit on iOS, Chillingo's puzzler arrives on DSi with uglier looks, less content and a wheezing frame rate. [Christmas 2011, p.89]

A competent addition to a sparsely populated niche on WiiWare. [May 2011, p.93]

Too similar to the first game, but still worth playing to have a smile brought to your face. [June 2007, p.74]

The card game's excellently represented, but the adventure's a flimsy husk. [Mar 2007, p.79]

In co-operative three-player this is a nostalgic blast, but single players will grow bored quickly despite a wealth of weapons, vehicles and bosses. [July 2008, p.82]

The racing simply isn't good enough. [Christmas 2015, p.69]

Simple button-bashing amusement for a quick fix of clobbering. [Sept 2007, p.85]

A great Disney fan service that appeals to a larger audience than you might think. [Christmas 2011, p.85]

Lacking features and crucial improvements. [Oct 2012, p.85]

New powers add a zip to the normally stolid raiding. [May 2009, p.75]

Too much monkeying with the recipe lets the side down after a promising start. [Christmas 2012, p.85]

Fast and fun. Until the sun goes down and it gets hairy and ham-fisted. [Jan 2008, p.59]