It's a simple idea executed well, even if it doesn't quite burrow into your brain the way the best puzzle games do. [Apr 2014, p.75]

A confused narrative propped up by bells and whistles. [Issue#254, p.74]

Better late than never, P4 Arena is a strange beast that is at turns both satisfying and terribly long-winded. [June 2013, p.76]

In its attempt to make the Forza brand more accessible, Horizon has delivered a ride that is fun for brief spurts yet doesn't reward mastery of the vehicles within. [Dec 2012]

A very cool puzzle game, but one that relies a little too heavily on the inherent brilliance of its concept. [Issue#257, p.77]

This one just frustrated us. [Apr 2013, p.23]

Flawed, and the new Dante isn't as cool as he thinks - but the gameplay is as sterling as ever. There's plenty to love, but fans will be divided. [March 2013, p.74]

Far from the revolution we were expecting, a shift in focus to simple, repetitive combat, overly-scripted missions and tedious sidequests has for now killed our interest in a once genuinely great series. [Dec 2012]

The awkward controls hold it back from greatness. [May 2012, p.29]

Depending on what you're after, it's either the best or worst CoD ever. If you only play multiplayer, jump in without reservations. [Jan 2013, p.62]

It's the ability to check opponents that is the real highlight of the violence. [Feb 2013, p.80]

I hate Tropical Freeze, but I hate it for the right reasons. It's an invigorating hate: I really badly want to beat this game. And when I do, it will be oh so worth it. [May 2014, p.68]

A very hard experience to swallow for a modern player. [Issue#257, p.79]

The art style and general design principles are smart. [July 2013, p.84]

All the pieces are there for a game unlike any you've ever played before, but it ultimately feels too much like every game you've played before. [Oct 2012, p.63]

While players, new and old, may shrug off the new Pandaren race for its lack of ferocity, Blizzard actually did a good job with producing interesting content that enriches the gameplay of World of Warcraft. [Dec 2012]

It's very unique and cool, and as such easy to like. [Nov 2013, p.81]

An intriguing and gorgeous little game that's sure to frustrate as well as captivate. [Issue#255, p.48]

Wave Wave's entire aesthetic is basically Super Hexagon, and it's gameplay is similarly inspired by it. [Issue#257, p.76]

Funkifies the tedium of airport security with aplomb. [Jan 2013, p.31]

It looks good and plays well. [Jan 2014, p.82]

Well written and charming but Broken Age plays it too safe to be particularly memorable. [Apr 2014, p.67]

A beautifully presented retro game that proves less really can be more, but lacks any lasting appeal beyond the immense joys of local multiplayer. [Apr 2014, p.70]

A pleasant but rote and slightly bland RPG with a handful of fine ideas that aren't pushed enough. [Oct 2013, p.68]

It's great fun, but the touch screen will never be ideal because your finger is occasionally going to cover up incoming bullets. [Oct 2012, p.25]

If you haven't played these before, the console release is for you. For super fans, the Vita version is still highly enjoyable. [Sept 2012, p.75]

Boring for normal people. Add [10 points] for each minute you can hold forth on the torque output of 1990s Skyline variants. [March 2014, p.72]

It's a game you'll often stumble through like a botched hit. [Issue#249, p.77]

An improvement in some ways, but a let down in others. [Issue#254, p.63]

You have been here before, and you'll be back again. [Nov 2012, p.74]

Between the jokey dialog you uncover during missions, the opening thank-you screen, and the focus on user-created content, Volume is a charming game: it’s the sort of game that makes you feel as though if you ever met the lead designer, you’d pretend to like it just a little more than you actually did.

It looks and sounds nice, at least. [Issue#250, p.75]

You have been here before, and you'll be back again. [Nov 2012, p.74]

Fundamentally it's quite well designed. [Apr 2014, p.75]

A charming game, but ultimately not a very good one. [Nov 2013, p.80]

Bitterback isle is a wonderful dungeon and a pleasure to explore, but as a package Dark Arisen is let down by Capcom's cynical attempt to squeeze more cash out of dedicated fans. [June 2013, p.74]

With limited content that is painfully slow to unlock, not to mention issues with AI and multiplayer, Forza 5 scrapes by as [a] decent launch title thanks to its immaculate presentation. [Feb 2014, p.70]

It's hard to fault Lego Batman 2, but it's hard to get very excited about it either. [Sept 2012, p.79]

Tight, solid fun. [Nov 2012, p.72]

It's great, but not quite as strong as either series' peak. [June 2014, p.66]

It looks really nice, but Lionheart Tactics never shines. [June 2014, p.79]

An enjoyable bed-and-bus time distraction that is perhaps just a sequel away from greatness. [Apr 2014, p.60]

It's Gears 3, minus pacing and ambition. It's still fantastically enjoyable, but it's easily the least interesting Gears game. [June 2013, p.64]

It's a little too easy to get far fast though. [May 2012, p.29]

An enjoyable, addictive rhythm experience with some great music, but it's not quite up there with the genre's best. [Oct 2012, p.67]

Moderately enjoyable. [Nov 2012, p.29]

Often too frantic and awfully repetitive, but the Platinum in its veins shines through. [Nov 2013, p.75]

The Last of Us meets The Sims, mashed, salted and served with a few lumps. [Oct 2013, p.64]

A briefly mesmerizing trip backwards through sonic space that never quite coalesces into an essential purchase. [Nov 2012, p.64]

Codemasters' down the line look at racing doesn't quite make it to the final podium. [July 2013, p.74]

The game has the look and feel of an easier-going version of Trials, but it's actually quite challenging. [June 2012, p.29]

Could've used touch-ups in existing areas, but hey. [Apr 2013, p.64]

There are a few dud mini-games, but Nintendo Land does a good job at highlighting the strengths of the new system and the potential of asymmetric multiplayer. [Feb 2013, p.64]

Starhawk is building a strong reputation as THE online title for PS3 players. [Aug 2012, p.72]

A pleasant enough romp. [Issue#254, p.71]

Crysis 3 reunites the outfit with a voice, Prophet, and his supposed buddy, Psycho and tells you that only one set of sentient long-johns can save the world. It’s a functional excuse for the action but uninspired, much like the bulk of the game. [Issue#235]

An impenetrable, ultra-repetitive, pretentious mess with few redeeming features. Feh, indeed. [July 2013, p.63]

ZombiU is too packed full of controls and gameplay ideas to make a cohesive whole, but it's still a welcome addition to the genre. [Jan 2013, p.58]

Mortal Kombat continues to nail the low bar it sets for itself, but we wouldn't want it any other way. [July 2013, p.75]

Extremely janky controls. [May 2014, p.82]

It's held back by its own fighting system. [Aug 2013, p.82]

A fun and clever attempt at something fresh that doesn't quite live up to its full potential. [Sept 2012, p.77]

Online multiplayer is a nice touch. [March 2013, p.27]

A bloated, unwieldy mess. A game whose lofty ambitions are only matched by the gravity of its failures. Well, at least it is pretty. [Nov 2013, p.64]

Fun rhythm mini-games, but it can't match up against the various games it emulates. [July 2012, p.70]

The combination of light-hearted side-story and new ideas results in a title that is fun to play, even with the repetition of stages. [May 2012, p.64]

It's quite demanding. [May 2012, p.29]

The game fares quite a bit better on Steam. [June 2012, p.29]

In the case of Shootmania Storm, access to a thriving community is really needed. [June 2013, p.70]

Quite frustrating and difficult to get into. It doesn't have the 'just one more go' pull these games need. [Aug 2013, p.82]

A strange little game whose mysteries feel empty when you reflect upon them. Stick with Phoenix Wright. [Sept 2013, p.83]

Excellent table physics. [May 2012, p.79]

Slick interface and solid graphics, but tilt controls simply don't work as well as an analogue stick when you're driving this fast. [Oct 2012, p.25]

Sadly the simplified physics model makes driving a chore, even if it's still fun for the occasional quick hoot around the track. [Issue#251, p.78]

An ambitious if repetitive combination of shooter and loot based ARPG. A boost in loot drop frequency could definitely boost the fun/score. [Issue#254, p.47]

The central platforming is fun and the three characters are charming but Thieves in Time often feels both archaic and uninspired. [May 2013, p.78]

Simultaneously addictive and insubstantial. [Apr 2014, p.75]

It stubbornly refuses to capitalise on its full potential, but Prototype 2 is still a whole lot of fun. [July 2012, p.64]

Still enjoyable. [Jan 2014, p.82]

The platforming here is simple, but also pleasantly familiar. [Issue#250, p.74]

Careless, clumsy, and ugly as sin, Revelations may have been great on 3DS, but is out of its depth on a home console. [July 2013, p.80]

It's a bit generic, but is' also bubbly and enjoyable, like good lemonade should be. [June 2012, p.29]

DOA5 plays it too safe, coming across as more of a revision or remake of DOA4 than a full sequel in its own right. [Dec 2012]

Instantly gratifying but off-target and eventually weary. [Feb 2013, p.74]

Predictable, bug-ridden fare. [Sept 2012, p.72]

Often very pleasurable, even if the main missions drag. [Issue#255, p.42]

Until the game can keep up with the player's creativity it's best enjoyed in short spurts. [March 2013, p.80]

It's fun, but not super addictive. [June 2012, p.29]

Seasonal faction war and unlock tiers provide depth. The small maps and limited movement will not appeal to some players, though, and the inclusion of cash-for-unlocks does not belong in a full-priced arcade title. [Oct 2012, p.53]

An excellent tutorial partially makes up for the tiny roster. [Feb 2014, p.68]

Good fun but rather slight. [Jan 2013, p.31]

If more maps and game modes are released, War of the Roses could turn into quite a niche time sink. Whether such hope is worth gambling $29.99 US on is up to you. [Dec 2012]

A tighter focus on multiplayer modes would have helped with the online population. It's definitely worth the budget price, though. [March 2013, p.81]

Despite the niggles and lack of meaningful exploration, Mirror of Fate is still quite enjoyable. [May 2013, p.77]

A mess of interesting ideas inexpertly implemented, resulting in a horribly generic action game that fails to live up to its promise. [Aug 2013, p.68]

Get it for the Final Fantasy XV demo, stay for the surprisingly deep and enjoyable campaign.

Every single thing that Binary Domain offers has already been done, and done better elsewhere. [June 2012, p.66]

A fine attempt at something a bit different. [July 2013, p.85]