The third expansion brings back on the stage old places. Game mechanics are improved a bit closer to perfection. Welcome to the new level of addiction. [Issue#200]

Marcus Fenix’s Delta Squad is back with more ... everything. Stunning visuals new weapons new lore – and huge enemies. What else could you wish for? Yes, more ammo. [Dec 2008]

Next evolution in F1 simulators is accessible to a mass audience and offers cutting-edge technologies and a stunning atmosphere along with "sweat and blood". [Oct 2011]

A fabulous platformer game and powerful editing tools in one package. Creative players will reach heaven with possibilities this game offers, and others can enjoy fruits of their work. [Nov 2008]

Put turn-based strategy, pure shooter and role playing games into one melting pot. Add alternative world setting, stylish visuals and you got Valkyria Chronicles in all its beauty. [Feb 2009]

Amazing opportunity to go on an expedition to the fascinating place where you'll witness the touching story of strange creatures. Add a specific sense of humor and multiply by four. [Issue#200]

The wait is over – Need for Speed series is back with all its past greatness. Return to the basics was the right decision in restarting this franchise to its former glory. [Dec 2010]

Link saves Zelda and drives the train – need to hear more? Ok – great look, great sound, great playability and great fun all the way! [Issue#187]

Excellent fast-paced arcade brings fantastic playability with perfect graphics and shows other pieces in genre how this kind of game should be made. Beware of rising difficulty at the final levels. [Oct 2011]

The borders of authenticity and brutal fun have been moved again. This fight simulation offers enough challenge and motivation to replace its predecessor. [July 2010]

Times when “interactive movie” was more invective than praise are gone. Thanks to Heavy Rain you can enjoy one story in different views; dark atmosphere will not let you take a breath. More experience than game, one could say. [Feb 2010]

In strict numbers: 60 euros for a 15–20 hours single-player experience plus months or years of endless fun in multi-player is an unbeatable price/value ratio. [Issue#195]

Spectacular adventure fits perfectly to the Metal Gear world and shows how PSP can be a great game console. Definitely a game that forces you to remove dust from your PSP display. [July 2010]

DJ Hero number two succeeded on all fronts. Great mixes, comfortable controls and new gameplay elements make it the best choice for both casual and veteran gamers. [Dec 2010]

Second Mass Effect on the PS3 is exactly the same game that you have played almost exactly one year ago. Which means this is a great game again. [Issue#200]

Beautiful fast-paced platformer is colorful, packed with fresh ideas, various environments and pure fun from the beginning till the last jump. [July 2010]

Maybe there are some objective in-game mistakes but everything is forgiven after you find the very first piece of equipment and upgrade first ability – you don't want to stop (and you don't need to) to get from one to the other. [Oct 2012]

Unique original and addictive space adventure inspires the gamers fantasies and scores with an excellent battle system. Absolute must-have. [Nov 2012]

Take the core successful mechanisms from other great MMORPGs, cut out everything that was boring, and blend it with a beautiful living world and personal storylines – you should get an almost perfect game. [Oct 2012]

Small compact worlds, varied missions, side quests, free movement, special abilities – that’s what we want from superhero type games. And inFamous gives it everything with style. [June 2009]

If there is a game we could call artistic Limbo it's this one. Flawless playability and visual style catch your eyes in the very beginning and keep you in mood until the (bitter) end. [Issue#195]

Brilliant hack'n'slash game picks the core elements of this specific genre and serves them with style. You won't stop until the last enemy is on the floor bleeding. [Issue#195]

Bandage up your index fingers and brace for an extensive click-fest. Torchlight II is a polished Diablo-like action, ideal for the upcoming long autumn evenings. [Nov 2012]

Guys from Stardock Interactive know very well what gamers want. Galactic Civilization II: Twilight of Arnor is the best choice in case of cast away. Endless playability and tremendous entertainment guaranteed for beginners and hard core players along. [Aug 2008]

Brilliant old-school shooter has convinced us that Counter-Strike franchise is in no way to be retired or forgotten. [Oct 2012]

Enter the story of the fierce war between humans and aliens! XCOM is back in full force, though it's not the same game as its predecessor. [Nov 2012]

This sandbox fantasy adventure allows you to craft your own story in rich and unpredictable environments. It has true Mindcraft spirit reforged to 2D visuals. [Issue#207]

It's hard to create an extraordinary game but to recognize it is quite simple. Arkham City with its cinematic appearance towers high above the rest with its production values. [Dec 2011]

Perfect storyline, strong emotions and connection to previous episodes – adventure series of The Walking Dead grows better and better with every new part. [Oct 2012]

Brilliant logical game comes with creative puzzles and great atmosphere – and you even learn something about the laws of physics. [Issue#220]

Finally the major changes come to the ice-hockey simulation and we have got quite a lot of improvements after last year's stagnation. [Oct 2012]

Minimalistic visuals, simplified controls, brilliant level design and level editor – mix those ingredients in proper ratio and you got one of the best games for NDS. Line N plus. [Oct 2008]

Beautiful, complex and varied historical strategy which offers hours of fun in single player and multiplayer modes. [Issue#203]

New York in ruins, alien invasion and a hi-tech suit? Sounds like a typical B-movie. This time it's different – it's done with such perfection and enthusiasm that all FPSs can finally retire – either 2nd World War or modern. [Issue#203]

Splendid and playful platformer you will switch on to play for just five minutes – only to find out that you've spent a couple of hours unable to quit. [Oct 2012]

Spectacular and spirited racing game of the year! If you are not a hardcore worshiper to the rally and rally only, you will enjoy every aspect of this new chapter of DiRT. [Issue#186]

Worthy series climax comes with a perfect story and offers lots more thanks to the pack of multiplayer modes. Marcus Fenix says good-bye with style. [Oct 2011]

Racing is great yet you find yourselves driving and just enjoying the view. Cars are great and driving them exciting. GT5 goes out with full tank with all its parts polished. [Issue#199]

NFS series is back where we want it to be. Perfect graphics, enhanced driving model and the view from the cockpit are the features you will Shift 2 piously worship. [Issue#203]

Assassin’s Creed II on PC is the same thing that it was last year on consoles – truly one of the best games you can play these days. Excellent lessons in history (and of killing people). [Issue#189]

Add-on can be compared to a superb original in all aspects – actually there is even more fun. New modes and tracks are perfect; generally Fury stands way above other DLC products. [Sept 2009]

Fascinating and gripping expedition to the fields of World War Two will take your breath away because of its complexity and unsparing realism. Attention to detail will warm every heart of a true strategy fan. [Mar 2009]

Superb game from GTA series comes to PSP and shines just like its DS cousin – makes Chinatown Wars one of the best handheld games these days. [Dec 2009]

Wondrously detailed and polished manager game adds a lot of desirability to newcomers this year – really well-deserved title “King of the Managers” suits FM precisely. [Dec 2009]

Do not expect anything other than a transfer of an old classic into polished graphics. Great gameplay however shows game ingeniousness and timelessness. [Issue#203]

Versatility often comes with mediocrity, perfection is associated with specialization. Forza 3 is an exception – it is versatile and – when not flawless – a first-rate game it is for sure. [Nov 2009]

Experienced developers showed again their ability to turn anything they touch into gold. Long-term starving for an F1 PC racing game is over – this one is great in every aspect. [Issue#197]

Most original game you want to play over and over and over. Fl0wer is an experimental game that focused on playability and it works perfectly. An addictive experience for everyone! [Feb 2009]

A dynamic shooter with tint of horror lacks in story-telling but excels in spirit and playability. Non-stop action huge monsters and fantastic multiplayer make it king of this year shooters. [Issue#173]

Forget about the traditional sweet and cute fantasy setting, this world is cruel and merciless. Origins maybe lack in graphics but everything else is amazing and flawless. Truly the new standard for a grown-up RPG game. [Nov 2009]

Pick a great, dramatic, imaginative, amusing action game with splendid visual. Now multiply it three times and you get a box with Metroid Prime Trilogy. Wiimote excellence! [Oct 2009]

If all games were the same as Mass Effect 2, humankind would face extinction. Everyone would keep playing the game forgetting about everything else. [Issue#187]

Flawless indie platformer is extremely catchy for its visuals, smart puzzles and perfectly balanced difficulty. Vessel is the reason why you should watch the independent scene more carefully. [Apr 2012]

The new area could be more original but still Dragonborn itself is extremely rich and is a surprisingly dark add-on. [Jan 2013]

Fighting game with popular characters from the famous Final Fantasy series comes (unsurprisingly) with RPG elements and goes very well with it. [Oct 2009]

The new Dante character may have lost his blonde hair and leather coat but he's got a new aura of rebel. And his lust for killing monsters is undiminished. [Jan 2013]

Great shooter from the universe of Warhammer 40K. Dark, rough and with unfinished work. If you are looking to fill the time and you don´t mind a new crazy action, give it a chance. But there is still work to be done and things to improve.

Planet of Lana brings a magically crafted world with an immersive story. Granted, if you're not skilled at platform jumping, you'll find some passages worse than the puzzles, but don't let that discourage you. [Issue#328]

13 years after its first appearance, Broken Sword lost nothing of its powers – it is a fantastic adventure game with lovely characters, strong story and DS-enhanced puzzle solving. [May 2009]

Legion is an excellent expansion (after the hated Warlords of Draenor) and is the best thing what could happen to this living game colossus. For former players, Legion is a clear reason to return back to Azeroth. [Issue #268]

Brings both Metro games to the year 2014 and their differing play styles together. Throw in a few bonuses and you've got a bargain, worth considering even for people who already own the individual games. [Issue#245]

Fast-paced action game offers limitless possibilities to crush kill and destroy anything in your way. Prototype fights boredom with great success, until the very end of story and only dumb NPCs and a couple of graphic issues prevent you from achieving a better score. [July 2009]

There is little you can get better at in a golf sim in a one year period. PGA Tour 10 comes with slight improvements to make the game even more realistic. [July 2009]

It's as if a time machine puts you in the year 1984. Stylish retro platformer offers fast and variable playability, especially for all speed runners who like to push the limits. [Feb 2010]

Time-shifting in a fascinating environment of a slightly fantasy world makes The Sexy Brutale a detective story for demanding players that they will remember for a long time. [Issue#274]

Captivating beat'em'up infused with RPG elements and a healthy dose of Chilean mythology. It could use some fine tuning in regards of its control scheme but the game itself is worth revisiting. [Issue#245]

As a remaster, it's serviceable. As a game, it's still great. Some of the quality of life improvements in this remaster make this unique JRPG more accessible to the general audience without losing anything from its PS2 charm. If you want a different kind of JRPG (no heroes, no saving the world), this is your chance.

No nightmare can match the sheer terror of looking into the eyes of a plush monster that has come to tear you apart. A new kind of horror is in town. [Issue#245]

Action packed tower defense game surprises with humor and irony. Variability of traps and action combined with strategy guarantee long term fun. [Dec 2011]

Frantic platformer that never lets you pause for breath. Its levels are well thought out and the usage of time rewind keeps it fresh. [Issue#245]

Top quality of previous part has been retained. If you aren't looking for any new surprises then, you won’t be disappointed. Dawn of War II is a solid and classic strategy game – nothing less, nothing more. [Mar 2009]

We like the way she moves – Lara excels in both body and environments visuals that are great. It’s still the good old Tomb Raider cliché, but is there anything wrong with that? We don’t think so. Do not underestimate the Underworld! [Dec 2008]

Resident Evil Village is a successful game, that takes the best of both worlds – scary and action. An atmospheric trip to the dubious village and the adjacent manor will leave you with a lot of scars, as well as on the hands of Ethan Winters. Maybe there might have been a little less action.

Refreshing journey back in time to World War Two. Perfect cast, spicy dialogues, stylish songs and adrenaline car chases help you forget about the messy physics. [Issue#186]

Entertaining and imaginative add-on to popular fantasy RPG offers gripping story line, attractive quests and characters together with free roaming over land and sea. [Dec 2011]

Lost Words is a game about words and stories created by Rhianna Pratchett. Key to success is based on strong storytelling, compelling characters and easy-going gameplay without any too difficult puzzles and riddles to solve. Get yourself ready to be sad.

Everything you'd hoped for from a collection like this. The console edition is just as addictive as the PC original and boasts a fun local co-op to boot. [Issue#245]

Witty, but quite unoriginal puzzle platformer, that will finally find its audience, but the masses won't be thrilled. [Issue#251]

Narita Boy could be the peak of the genre, but it is constantly being pulled down by not-that-good controls and unnecessary backtracking. What it does right is boss fights and its whole digital-computer games based world.

Surprisingly good action flick doesn't bring any innovation to the genre but its every aspect is almost flawless – from giant bosses and intuitive controls to fluent and fast paced action. [Dec 2010]

New visuals and other improvements raise this excellent series to the next level. There are even original games in this collection – must have for all hardcore-nostalgia players. [Issue#251]

Infernally absorbing game with not only stunning graphics but also a compelling story and a reasonable amount of pathos. If all WWII games come this way we’ll never be bored. Be prepared for flying body parts and mutilated bodies - this game is not for sissies! [Oct 2008]

Splendid compilation of minigames offers lots of fun especially in multiplayer mode. Anyone will enjoy the arcade version of otherwise boring winter sport disciplines. [Nov 2009]

An excellent example of a meaningful DLC. Nobody cares that it's short when it's THAT intense. [Issue#245]

Hotline Miami 2 expands virtually everything that the first part started. The sequel is larger, more epic, has a better soundtrack and it offers even greater challenge. [Issue#251]

Non-stop duels, weapon upgrades and battle combos are fundamental elements of the new Ninja Gaiden game. Linear but quite entertaining hack’n’slash will catch and hold you until the final battle. [Nov 2009]

Nier: Replicant is a game for true fans of action JRPGs. For those who have the patience to overcome the slow start and generic environments. And who are willing to play the game several times to fully understand what it was about. They will definitely be rewarded.

A captivating trip to a mountain hotel with a surprise is perfectly written and directed. Suicide of Rachel Foster is short but impressive walking simulator. [Issue#302]

Great tool to help you shape your body and motivates people to do regular home exercises. Inaccurate wiimote controller spoils the fun though. [July 2009]

Highly addictive puzzle game benefits from a simple concept in the third dimension. Seek dogs, microscopes and other thingies has never been so much fun. [Issue#190]

Blizzard’s attempt to target a community discouraged by other MOBA games has succeeded. Heroes of the Storm is funny, imaginative and yet not overly complex.

Rogue State Revolution is an excellent allusion to traditional building strategies such as Tropico. Middle Eastern themes and black humor give the game the necessary punch, which is also supported by replayability. It's not perfect, but it is definitely worth a try.

Reserve the next 40 hours of your life for this ultimate remake. Back in 90’s DQ IV was a huge hit on NES and you can bet this NDS version will catch you the same. [Nov 2008]

Highly innovative turn-based strategy with stealth elements that gets better with more time spent playing it and discovering its secrets.

Packed with humour, laughs and pop culture references sprinkled on top with some RPG elements. The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk is a very specific game for a very specific audience, but it can easily surprise even the most generic players.

An old school and tough "demolition" game with obsolete graphics and few choices yet enjoyable – mostly thanks to the dynamic multiplayer mode. [Apr 2012]

This catchy and addictive game brings the true art of pain right to your home. You will never get bored of all the crashes, explosions, injuries and other small joys of life. [July 2009]

Pocket D&D that breaks down stereotypes. It entertains, looks very good and one session takes only a moment. Just a pity that the golden teeth don’t drop as often in the free version. [Issue#302]