The game is so immensely frustrating and linear that moments of fun are few and far between. [Apr 2006, p.124]

A very accessible game for all to play, and a pretty decent way to spend a few pounds and a couple of hours of your time. [Nov 2007, p.109]

You'll quickly realise that it's button bashing and not finesse that will aid you in your quest. Add to this a tacked-on rhythm-action game and you're left with a shallow and derivative game that offers no redeeming features. [Nov 2003, p.122]

Pointless in VR, but still a compelling puzzler. [Issue#183, p.83]

A compelling story but mundane survival gameplay. [Issue#204, p.68]

Diversity in the playable cast doesn't equal diversity in gameplay, though. [Issue#160, p.104]

The game is so immensely frustrating and linear that moments of fun are few and far between. [Apr 2006, p.124]

An offhand effort that adds little to the series. [Issue#172, p.87]

No matter how many minigame collections Ubisoft cranks out, Rabbids will still remain charming and enduringly funny. [Issue#104, p.127]

Heatseeker is one of the more substantial playing experiences currently available on the Wii, and perhaps the first multi-platform release that feels superior rather than compromised. [May 2007, p.120]

Wonderfully horrible. [Issue#180, p.47]

By not setting impossible standards, and despite its derivations from countless other better shooters. BlackSite has achieved that most important of objectives: it is entertaining from beginning to end. [Jan 2008, p.129]

It's the epitome of an average game and one of the most disappointing 3DS releases of recent times. [Issue#135, p.121]

PixelJunk Racers is perhaps the most unlikely sort of game to appear on the boastfully next-gen PS3 but that also makes it one of the most enjoyable titles on the system. [Dec 2007, p.116]

Be prepared to get occasionally frustrated by a rather limited solo experience. [Issue#136, p.98]

If the game left less to chance, perhaps we'd be somewhat more ready to join their ranks. [Issue#149, p.120]

Outside of a few key moments when things get changed up, gameplay is only ever average at best. [Issue#138, p.108]

A poor payoff for hours spent trudging through this black-and-white world. [Issue#147, p.120]

Trinity Universe's combat lacks the depth that Nippon Ichi and Gust have shown in the past. It too often feels repetitive, clunky, and lacking the strategy we've come to expect. [Aug 2010, p.124]

Charming but leaves you feeling underwhelmed. [Issue#184, p.82]

It's only the aesthetics that truly let Athens 2004 down. With a clean, unfussy menu system, it's disappointing to find this gives way to rough in-game visuals and limited animation....Nevertheless, the substandard veneer doesn't dim the shine of the gameplay. [Aug 2004, p.113]

Feels like a trip back to the last generation. [Issue#99, p.122]

Lost Planet 3's mere existence? It's a mystery. [Issue#140, p.102]

For the money it's a very interesting take on the genre with a captivating style. [Issue#162, p.111]

It bears no relation to the real thing: fine if it’s fun, but unpleasant and frustrating when it’s not. And it’s really not. [June 2007, p.127]

An interesting but frustrating space oddity. [Issue#172, p.94]

This isn't too bad for a couple of hours of button hammering with two friends. [Issue#118, p.112]

Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires would be less annoying if we hadn’t played it about eight times before. [July 2006, p.132]