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]

Almost flawless. [May 2014, p.63]

Brilliant proof that it's possible to craft amazing, substantial games around simple tap controls. [June 2013, p.83]

On its own merits, it's an utter joy...but it's also pretty clearly a primer for the Wii U version. [Issue#255, p.68]

This is a true must-play. [Aug 2012, p.31]

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

Here's hoping the rest lives up to this stellar first episode. [Jan 2014, p.79]

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

Rogue Legacy might not change the face of gaming, but hell if it isn't one amazingly addictive, well designed, good-looking, goddamn fun game. [Sept 2013, p.79]

Solidly built and continually compelling. [May 2014, p.82]

The game is fun and exciting to play, and it's great fun leading your fighter to championship glory. [May 2012, p.65]

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

A bursting at the seams port that sets a precedent for future Vita titles. [Sept 2012, p.74]

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

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]

An astonishing technological and gameplay accomplishment, Planetside 2 leverages every ounce of today's broadband and processing power to deliver war on a truly epic scale. [Feb 2013, p.70]

Straightforward and deeply satisfying... for now. [May 2012, p.66]

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]

There's a real sense of tangibility to the table on screen. [June 2013, p.84]

Great multiplayer and a huge sandbox to play in make this a wild and crazy ride. [Jan 2013, p.64]

For 99c it's an absolute steal. [March 2013, p.27]

Even if it a lot of it comes down to dice rolling or coin flips, FTL leaves the player more than enough control to create a compelling, addictive experience.

Simultaneously tense and strangely meditative. [Feb 2014, p.72]

It's the verve at the game's core that's heartening. [Sept 2013, p.84]

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

By drawing on past glories, Nintendo delivers the best traditional side scrolling Mario game in years. [Feb 2013, p.62]

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

Thematic appropriateness aside, a fantastic, mind-blowing narrative that will wreck havoc with your brain. [March 2013, p.82]