A challenging and technically impresive FPS set in gorgeous but treacherous surroundings...It's one of the most engaging shooters we've played for ages. [Dec 2008, p.67]

While it has been surpassed by some newer RPG's, you'll still relish the opportunity to approach the series from the start. [Jan 2009, p.85]

Where other street racing games have been re-branded, re-built or have fallen by the wayside, Midnight Club: Los Angeles has been polished up to be the pinnacle of the series, and one of the most exciting arcade racing games of 2008.

The pinnacle of the series - honest to the original concept, but faster and better looking. [Dec 2008, p.76]

A pure shot of adrenaline to the heart of the PSP. You need this racer!

While Wii Music is sure to divide gamers, it's just too fun for us to pass up on. [Christmas 2008, p.63]

A brilliant expansion to one of the year's best games. [Jan 2009, p.74]

A nice change of pace and that rarest of things: a genuinely funny Wii game. [Oct 2008, p.74]

Stamps on our fondness for the original until all of the squishy bits ooze out of the sides. [Christmas 2008, p.73]

The slower pace is an acquired taste, but can make for ace games if you have the patience. [May 2009, p.78]

One of the purest videogames we've played in yonks and an absolute riot. Buy! [Dec 2008, p.80]

A brilliantly contructed horror experience - the only game to come close to matching "Resi". [Dec 2008, p.59]

Rib-ticklingly good fun. Not just for fans of American Fistball. [Christmas 2008, p.85]

The best FIFA game yet and a big, big improvement over last year. [Nov 2008, p.58]

Typically polished and enjoyable, FIFA 09 on PS2 is aging gracefully. [Nov 2008, p.61]

Fracture by name, fractured by nature. A competent, complacent shooter. [Dec 2008, p.78]

Passable as a single-player game but completely falls apart in co-op. Avoid. [Christmas 2008, p.64]

If you like a thorough, challenging adventure with a story that's its strongest point, you'll enjoy it. Just be warned, the Myst-style mouse control system is far from cutting edge. [Feb 2009, p.63]

Solid but over familiar, Silent Hill is a town in need of some redevelopment. [Feb 2009, p.74]

It won't appeal to anyone over eight. [Apr 2009, p.83]

Shines with hog-tastic potential, but the actual 'role playing' bits need beefing up. [Nov 2008, p.70]

A little bit throwaway but a nicely put together CSI-sim. [Christmas 2008, p.84]

Doesn't live up to the concept's potential, but it's simple, undemanding and enjoyable. [Christmas 2008, p.73]

Everything next-gen gaming was mean to be. Only faster. [Dec 2008, p.82]

This is bound to find a hardcore following, but it's frustratingly tough. [Dec 2008, p.84]

An excellent shooter that maintains the series' sterling rep, but where are the new ideas? [Nov 2008, p.76]

The 'cleanest' mud racer around - but if you're looking for frantic racing, you've hit paydirt. [Dec 2008, p.79]

One of 2008's biggest disappointments. [Nov 2008, p.67]