One of the finest action games of the year that improves on the original in every way. [Christmas 2008, p.56]

Another great Singstar, but we want some new genre-specific titles, please. [Dec 2006, p.94]

The best RTS on consoles by a long way. EndWar is considerably more than a gimmick. [Christmas 2008, p.78]

It's the best-looking Naruto game to date - it comes with something for everyone. [Mar 2009, p.65]

Like the graphics or not, Valkyria Chronicles is an accessible, challenging strategy game. [Christmas 2008, p.82]

Shops everlow with great stealth and shooting options. Bond fluffs both. [Christmas 2008, p.72]

A beautifully crafted sequel with savvy new ideas and jaw dropping moments of magic. [Christmas 2008, p.54]

A reminder of how entertaining the original story is, in an almost "Zelda" quality adventure. [Feb 2009, p.76]

Not technically brilliant, but fun kids' game packed with a quirky variety of mini challenges. [Feb 2009, p.84]

A simple but clever game too shallow to offer any long-term enjoyment. [Dec 2008, p.84]

A game that doesn't take itself too seriously with gameplay that's as compelling as ever. [Christmas 2008, p.78]

Love Ben 10? Buy anything with his face on? Well then you don't need our opinion do you? [Mar 2009, p.79]

Fallout 3 is a masterpiece. Failing to add it to your games collection is simply not an option. [Christmas 2008, p.74]

There's little in the way of innovation to be found here, but it's a finely tuned package. [Sept 2008, p.76]

In a crowded genre filled with great titles, this is so far off road that it's in a ditch. [Feb 2009, p.78]

Eye-pleasing, accessible and entertaining but lacking long-lasting depth. [Dec 2008, p.60]

It's all a bit spotty and unsatisfying - whatever your skill level. [Dec 2008, p.74]

A totally cute and adorable playground, this time with more story and less making. [Dec 2008, p.69]

It'll win you over with its simplistic charm. [Jan 2009, p.84]

In fact, it's the most exciting superbike racing we've played for a while. [Dec 2008, p.83]

A considerable improvement over the original and fun for everyone involved. [Jan 2009, p.69]

A neat package for Nerf fans, but it doesn't have the looks or lustre to score high. [Apr 2009, p.62]

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

Way too frustrating to control and lacks any sort of gameplay polish. [Mar 2009, p.82]

A stunning entry into the Guitar Hero-verse with essential new features. [Christmas 2008, p.80]

Deep, funny, exciting, rewarding and immense. It's the best action adventure on 360. [Dec 2008, p.68]

A big, enjoyable adventure, marred only by some technical issues. [Christmas 2008, p.64]

Another brilliant adventure from Konami but only the hardiest vampire hunters need apply. [Feb 2009, p.84]