A bunch of misfit characters, bland stages and overly repetitive, mash-happy action. [Issue#109, p.110]

There simply has to be some compromise between keeping the game world authentic and keeping it interesting. [Issue#109, p.106]

A lifeless carcass in the FPS mould lies in its wake. [Issue#109, p.104]

It's just hard to shake the feeling that Islands of Wakfu is, at its heart, something of a promotional item for its bigger brother. [Issue#109, p.103]

Very much feels like a game of two parts; that of profound identity and beauty in its artistic style, profound story and meticulous audio design, but also one of bleakness and emptiness in how it seriously meanders in play. [Issue#109, p.100]

Successfully plays on the strategy roots of the Socom series with impressive results. [Issue#109, p.96]

And though the final hours are somewhat trite and contrived in the way they weave seemingly unrelated threads together, L.A. Noire won't be remembered for its slightly disappointing finale – it'll be remembered for its pioneering technology, its adept fusion of genres and the respect and talent with which it opens a window on the past.

The fact that, in harking back to earlier days, the game feels stuck in the past, the fact the fighting system really isn't deep compared to other modern-day brawlers, the fact the gore is little more than a sideshow and the fact that most of the fan service appeals to fans who have grown up a great deal since the Nineties throws up numerous reasons to criticise, however.

A genuine triumph as a team experience, mind, Splash Damage has proved that it has a serious knack for creating videogames that require so much more than becoming skilled with a trigger finger. Smart, robust, exciting and always ready to play with the original template, Brink is a welcome surprise in a genre that has started to become very close-minded.

While it lasts, it's a brilliantly designed, original and fun experience. It just needs to last a lot longer.

A play-for-a-week fad. [Issue#108, p.131]

It may be a little rough around the edges, but it's still better than most contemporaries that are polished to a shine. [Issue#108, p.130]

The best Star Wars game in almost a decade. [Issue#108, p.128]

A lot like difficult classics like Mega Man or Ghouls 'N Ghosts in that the trials themselves are half the fun. [Issue#108, p.127]

It quickly turns into a daily act of attrition rather than anything that promotes mental or physical growth, and a game that is unlikely to hold the attention of anyone - of any age - for very long. [Issue#108, p.125]

It's just so devoid of soul that it's almost impossible to concentrate on. [Issue#108, p.122]

Medieval has just won the series some brand new fans - and we can only tip our hats to EA. [Issue#108, p.118]

Occasionally playable, but just mostly horrible. [Issue#108, p.116]

The 3D effect itself, cheerfully rotating its wheels in the background, does absolutely nothing. [Issue#108, p.116]

One of the most interesting shooters of the year. [Issue#108, p.114]

Comes into its own in multiplayer. [Issue#108, p.113]

Polished until gleaming. [Issue#108, p.112]

If you've fallen out with the series, then this may be the best reason in years to return. [Issue#108, p.110]

It will be every bit as disappointing to those waiting for the marked change to give the series another shot. [Issue#108, p.109]

A rather dry experience. [Issue#108, p.106]

It's tangible magic that you can feel with every stroke of the brush. [Issue#108, p.104]

A game that's still unique, impactful and wholly entertaining despite containing every FPS cliche conceived since Halo and Half-Life. [Issue#108, p.98]

From gloriously glib opening to predictably musical finale, Portal 2 is a genuine delight and a game of rare quality. A well-judged sense of humour meets with some truly ingenious puzzle design to create a gaming experience that will linger long in the memory.