Extremely well executed and addictive. [March 2013, p.27]

Manages to nail the sense of dread inherent in all good zombie fiction. [Nov 2012, p.29]

Despite occasional dissonance between narrative and game mechanics, Tomb Raider is a highly polished, highly accomplished reboot. Kudos, Crystal Dynamics. [Issue#235]

A wonderful rarity. [May 2014, p.76]

Halo 4 eschews esoteric delivery for a sledgehammer story with a blockbuster aesthetic. Epic, engaging and sensorially awesome. [Jan 2013, p.60]

A sweet, good-natured puzzler that continues the series' traditions with some great new elements, too. [Jan 2013, p.69]

Hell Yeah is a rollercoaster ride through Hell. Its super busy art style is exciting and the humour keeps things rolling at a nice pace. [Dec 2012]

Manages to capture the rewarding highs and terrifying lows that define the souls series. [Issue#253, p.68]

An accomplished rhythm game that compensates for its extreme difficulty with a unique sense of style. [Dec 2012]

The two-player training mode and 3v3 team battles function exactly as advertised. [Issue#253, p.75]

By far the most thoughtful game in the series and also the most accessible. Is that a good thing? I obviously think so; purists may beg to differ. [May 2012, p.58]

80 Days successfully condenses a journey of epic scale into a simple interface. [Issue#253, p.80]

Beautifully refined controls, a vibrantly silly world and some fantastically designed levels, Joe Danger 2 is a hugely likeable game. [Dec 2012]

It's easy to pick up, devilish to master. [June 2012, p.70]

It may be a little buggy and unbalanced, but Rise of the Triad is a gleefully stupid and hugely entertaining retro shoot 'em up. [Oct 2013, p.62]

It's more over the top aesthetically than it is in terms of mechanics. [Issue#253, p.81]

While Rhythm of Fighters isn't the best in the genre it is one of the most generous, offering plenty of content for your $1.19 and reasonably priced DLC. [Issue#253, p.81]

Not without its lazy patches, but the highest point in a series now spanning over 15 games. [Oct 2013, p.63]

It's a little fiddly, but Jungle Run is a beautiful way to while away a few hours. [Dec 2012, p.29]

An excellent game, identical to the original in many respects, but bigger and more engrossing. [June 2012, p.75]

An inventive and imaginative strategy title that will slap a big grin across the face of anyone looking for something different. [Oct 2013, p.65]

Kudos to the development team for creating some truly insane courses. [May 2012, p.72]

In a world of 200 hour RPG epics, it’s nice to have something so focused on a core experience. There’s depth here for those seeking it, or you can just make visitors cringe by showing them all the bone-breakers and finishers. Look, Nanna, this guy gets his spine ripped out through his mouth.

This is old school gaming down to the core, and we welcome its return. [May 2012, p.76]

It's like a pixel-based WarioWare on acid. [Dec 2012, p.29]

It may not be a traditional Thief game and the story may be awful but there's still some great stealth to be had. [May 2014, p.66]

Arkham Knight is certainly a bigger, and in many ways a better game than its predecessors, but those attempts to make it ‘more badass’ do more harm than good. Even so, any frustrations I have with Arkham Knight don’t take away from the fact that I was unable to stop playing for four days straight, frequently in awe. It’s a stunning achievement in many ways, a game of ridiculous polish and obvious effort, and its best moments are good enough to make the worst moments worth bearing.

A big improvement on the first game, albeit one hampered by the free to play model. [Oct 2013, p.77]

With an improved player AI, you'll be able to pull off some great attacking raids. [Jan 2013, p.77]

It's pulled off with verve. [Oct 2013, p.78]

Madden 13 marks a vast improvement over the past few Maddens. The first one in a while. [Dec 2012]

Short, but exceptionally sweet. [Jan 2013, p.31]

If this is the quality we can expect of Kickstarter games, then bring on Project Eternity and Doublefine Adventure. [Oct 2013, p.57]

Rises to the occasion, even if it's not quite "Metal Gear" solid. A slightly tweaked, Kojima-written sequel would be perfect. [Apr 2013, p.61]

An ambitious, unique, and intelligently-designed puzzle game that is as gratifying as it is frustrating. [Apr 2013, p.72]

Lacks a proper end game, but for the 12 odd hours it will take to finish the campaign is still a great deal of fun. [Aug 2013, p.66]

A great way back into the point and click genre - but be prepared to invest a little time. [Aug 2013, p.76]

The puzzles are fun and it gets your brain working. [Apr 2013, p.23]

A bit of a bargain. [Aug 2013, p.82]

An incredibly elegant piece of design. [Aug 2013, p.82]

It's bleak, but very fun, with a killer soundtrack. [May 2012, p.29]

It’s better on the Wii, but Xenoblade Chronicles is still a top-notch JRPG.

There's something intoxicating about playing a game as upbeat as this one is. [May 2012, p.29]

Accessible, addictive and oodles of fun. [Jan 2014, p.62]

Like you needed an excuse to play more XCOM. [Jan 2014, p.64]

A ludicrous story and some gameplay missteps still don't stop Blacklist from being a truly enjoyable stealth sandbox. [Nov 2013, p.52]

That it's so thoroughly entertaining despite being mostly identical to its predecessors speaks volumes about the quality of Rocksteady's original design, and of Warner Montreal's understanding of same. [Jan 2014, p.68]

Old fan or new, they got you, and they don't have to skimp on nothing do do it. [Nov 2013, p.58]

Full of enough adventure, daring-do and chocobos to make any MMO fan happy. [Jan 2014, p.72]

It may not blow your mind graphically and has some niggling issues, but this is easily the most fun you can have with you clothes on, or pixelated off. [Nov 2013, p.60]

Thankfully coutroom battles are still as tense as ever, but it's clear the script was written by the B-team without series head Shu Takumi. [Jan 2014, p.74]

A unique and captivating multiplayer experience that rewards team work over personal glory. But make sure you bring friends for the true experience. [Nov 2013, p.62]

Deduct [20] points if you're only gonna play it once. [June 2014, p.62]

Duet is wonderful. [Jan 2014, p.82]

A few rough spots do little to tarnish this energetic and purely fun and unpretentious FPS. [Aug 2013, p.78]

There's something in Infinity for everyone (although there's slightly more for your kids.) [Nov 2013, p.74]

For all the game's missteps, though, you certainly can't accuse Blizzard of phoning it in - if anything, the game suffers from the tendency to try a little to hard at times to evolve the design. [Aug 2012, p.61]

For those who persist, there is so much originality here - which speaks louder than the sum of its parts. [Aug 2012, p.64]

A surprisingly engaging campaign with a slew of co-op options, let down by okay graphics and inconsistent connectivity. Get some. [Aug 2012, p.66]

As glorious as its central mechanic is, it would be good if there was a bit more to Gravity Rush. [Aug 2012, p.68]

There's an overwhelming sense of melancholy and dread as well as a real element of body horror. [July 2012, p.68]

Compelling and fun. [Nov 2013, p.80]

A relic of the RPG's golden era, revived and refined for the modern age. [July 2012, p.71]

Gorgeous and captivating with a great combat system. [Issue#249, p.57]

Get some booze, get some friends, get some DiRT. Good times guaranteed. [Aug 2012, p.76]

A fantastic combination of fantasy storytelling and RPG tactics. One hell of a debut from Stoic. [Apr 2014, p.62]

Exhilarating, rewarding and maddeningly frustrating, you'll have an intense love-hate relationship with Trials Fusion, always chasing that elusive absolutely magical run. [Issue#249, p.63]

A great golf game. [Issue#249, p.64]

Even losing a game of Awesomenauts is still fantastic fun. [Aug 2012, p.80]

Customisation and upgrades keep Luftrausers compelling over the long-term. [June 2014, p.70]

An extremely enjoyable rogue-like that works really well on iOS (but still, Vita version please). [Issue#249, p.76]

Beautifully presented. [Apr 2014, p.75]

Fun and addictive, and a great way to get into the genre. [Issue#249, p.77]

A JRPG that only occasionally gives into the genre's worst impulses, and one that rewards strategy and dedication. [March 2014, p.70]

Come for the excellent aesthetic design. Stay for the endless fun and frustration of chipping away at those best times. [Oct 2012, p.57]

Impossible to judge in isolation, but definitely a good start. [March 2014, p.73]

A truly versatile play experience that should continue to grow. [Issue#254, p.64]

As excellent and generous rhythm game first and a loving series tribute second. [Issue#254, p.56]

May simply expand on what the original did, but it does so with style. [March 2014, p.76]

A grim, tight, wonderful story of prostitution, loan-sharking and power plays. [Issue#254, p.59]

The sort of game that feels great in your hands. [March 2014, p.76]

Utterly broken right now, but the central appeal of four Halos on one disc is irresistible. [Issue#257, p.54]

Enormous fun. [March 2014, p.76]

Probably the best next gen exclusive we've seen so far. It's not perfect but a great return to form for Insomniac. [Issue#257, p.56]

High score focused mountain sliding is a perfect fit for the show. [March 2014, p.76]

A more coherent and compelling story than the first marred by an occasional lack of direction. [July 2013, p.66]

Maybe the most beautiful game you can run on your iPhone. [Issue#254, p.74]

So THIS is why these games are so popular. [Issue#257, p.58]

A real screen snapper. [Issue#254, p.75]

Not without its flaws, Particulars is still a fine example of the amazing Australian indie scene. [Issue#257, p.62]

The main characters are somewhat derivative, but the narrative is thrilling. [Issue#257, p.68]

It's a fine sequel but plays it a little too safe for our liking. [Issue#257, p.70]

A vibrant, compact and ruthlessly difficult Metroidvania let down only slightly by its own (occasionally) insufferable self-awareness. [July 2013, p.81]

Great strategic action, made better by the addition of an open campaign. Some tutorials would have been nice. [Issue#257, p.71]

It's short and perhaps too forgiving for some, but Sorcery is a fun romp that respects your decisions. [July 2013, p.83]

Super fun on your own, but needs more freedom in co-op. [Issue#257, p.72]

Escape Plan is decidedly artful and will please fans of Limbo - perhaps not quite as tightly woven, but a quiet achiever for the launch of the PS Vita to be sure. [May 2012, p.78]

A strong, smart, moderately lengthy adventure game. [July 2013, p.84]