A superb slice of first class hack and slashery that action fans would be crazy to miss. [Nov 2009, p.80]

If you have a love of zombies bordering on the unnatural this is a no-brainer. [Apr 2010, p.77]

A soulless entry that's packed with fan service but lacks appeal for newcomers. [Dec 2009, p.63]

A nice twist on the Katamari template, but it soon gets repetitive. [Winter 2009, p.86]

A nice twist on the Katamari template, but it soon gets repetitive. [Winter 2009, p.86]

A nice twist on the Katamari template, but it soon gets repetitive. [Winter 2009, p.86]

A lack of new content will disappoint old fans. [Dec 2009, p.87]

Another superb Bungie shooter, but it doesn't improve on the existing formula enough. [Dec 2009, p.80]

By no means awful, but completely outclassed by the superior Super Smash Bros. Brawl. [Dec 2009, p.70]

There's a developer's mucky pride shining through Wet, but thanks to its hamfisted execution, it just seems like arrogance. [Nov 2009, p.79]

Shift may not have snatched the yardstick from Turn 10, Polyphony Digital or Codemasters, the damage model might not be the best in the genre, and nor is it the absolute, final word in realistic driving. But it has reignited our affection for Need For Speed - and that alone is a real achievement.

When on form it's a great arcade flight game. When it isn't, the gameplay can be monotonous. [Dec 2009, p.70]

A brilliant plot line is a mixed blessing in this better-than-average action RPG. [Dec 2009, p.71]

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

Bowser proves a brilliant distraction from traditional Mario play in 2009's silliest RPG. [Winter 2009, p.81]

A deep, authentic package for fans, but Rock Band 2 offers more variation and accessibility. [Nov 2009, p.82]

One for those who like their games tough, terrific to look at and ever-so-slightly traditional. [Winter 2009, p.74]

The best kids' games look great and engage the brain. Sadly Mini Ninjas isn't one of them. [Nov 2009, p.70]

Considering a hard-as-nails sim lurks below the skin, Sturmovik has surprising playability. [Oct 2009, p.78]

For all its glamorous, "radical!" makeover, DiRT 2 is still the best handling rally game in the business. [Oct 2009, p.66]

Arguably the best fighter on PSP, but missing the single-player experience we hoped for. [Oct 2009, p.70]

Unless keyboards are on the horizon we can't see GH getting any better than this update. [Nov 2009, p.85]

This will tide us over until a proper Wii Moon, but it's one of the laziest Wii ports to date. [May 2008, p.73]

Despite the quirky ideas, it lacks the dynamism to thrill or the tension to scare. [Oct 2009, p.72]

Arkham Asylum is a game with the power to utterly captivate you and can stand proudly alongside modern classics such as "Resident Evil 4", "Gears of War," and "BioShock"...Simply put, Batman: Arkham Asylum is a masterpiece. [Sept 2009, p.66]

A simple concept hides a hugely complex and massively rewarding experience. Brilliant. [Oct 2009, p.76]

A must-buy for newcomers to the series and worth another go if you've played them before. [Nov 2009, p.78]

Great puzzles. Great mystery. Great top hat. Not so great accordion. Another Layton essential. [Nov 2009, p.84]