Nintendo has, incredibly, made a gaming giant even grander. One of the all-time greats. [July 2010, p.84]

A Mario classic - it's rare to find a game so consistently brilliant. A wondrous journey. [Christmas 2007, p.44]

No game can match its mix of scale, direction and quality - and we don't know when one might. [Dec 2013, p.52]

Up there with the finest Zelda games, Breath of the Wild is bold, liberating, and utterly astonishing. [Apr 2017, p.60]

It's a massive game set in a glorious looking world of intrigue and fun. [Aug 2011, p.95]

The definitive version of what is quite possibly the greatest game ever made. It's worth reliving. [Feb 2015, p.58]

Perhaps the most charming Mario ever made, and a game that never forgets the plumber's proud past...With hundreds of Power Moons to unlock and some kickass secrets to discover - including the coolest end-game East egg we've ever seen - only BOTW can match Odyssey as the most must-have package on Switch. Mario's star has rarely shone brighter. [Dec 2017, p.56]

BioShock feels too long, even though it's actually not. This is the result of your being given too many item-collection goals, which will often mean backtracking for those who've been diligent explorers. [Oct 2007, p.64]

What it lacks in originality it makes up for with polished gameplay and engaging storytelling. [Dec 2009, p.60]

With the fantastic "Team Fortress 2" supplying the multiplayer action, this is a formidable complilation. What more could you want? That box of chocolates? Would've been nice. [Dec 2007, p.60]

The most polished and impressive RPG from BioWare to date. Roll on part three. [Mar 2010, p.60]

A spectacular, jaw-dropping send off for the faithful old GameCube. [Mar 2007, p.84]

Staggering detail collides with unprecedented scale. The game doesn't stop giving. Essential. [Jan 2012, p.57]

An amazing achievement and every bit as intuitive and addictive as we'd hoped. [Dec 2008, p.62]

Thrilling survival horror with brutal combat, rich characters and stunning environments. [Aug 2013, p.57]

A massive and engaging adventure that uses the Wii controller superbly. Amazing. [Christmas 2006, p.52]

A touch less impactful now, but one of last year's highlights is still of 2014's best games. [Oct 2014, p.61]

Immersive environments, intense action and one of the most powerful stories ever told. [July 2010, p.73]

Made of gimmicks but not gimmicky, funny but never throwaway, challenging but never irritating. It's magic. [June 2011, p.68]

An excellent, essential update of a PlayStation icon. Kratos has never been more relevant or relatable. [June 2018, p.72]

Quite simply, this is the best war shooter of the year. [Christmas 2007, p.64]

Brave, brutal, brilliant - the gold standard by which all future videogames should be judged. [Dec 2011, p.67]

The best version of one of the best games of all time. [Aug 2011, p.72]

Unless you own a Wii, there's no excuse not to enjoy one of the best games in years. [Dec 2008, p.82]

Frankly, there's never been a better time to surrender to the frightening pleasures of a future in which you have the power to make a real difference. [Feb 2010]

A scintillating dose of uber-violence. Un-freakin'-missable. And then some. [Christmas 2006, p.56]

Columbia is one of the most inventive and intriguing game settings of this generation, and it houses a shooter that compares with the very best. It's gaming heaven. Or the closest we'll get to it, anyway. [May 2013, p.59]

Genre-defining. [Nov 2007, p.58]