Spectacular if spotty, this wrestler fulfills more than it frustrates. [Issue#225, p.88]

A promising start gives way to an underbaked story and clunky survival mechanics.[Issue#225, p.87]

A challenging fighting system is only the bare bones of what could be a better game. [Issue#225, p.84]

It's really bloody good... Take note, other developers wanting to jump on a trend: this is how you do battle royale. [Issue#225, p.82]

An engrossing mix of sci-fi strategy and simulation - but this is a lesser version. [Issue#225, p.80]

A traditional but beautifully crafted, memorable shooter with loads of personality. [Issue#225, p.78]

Spectacular but spotty, this demanding sim both fulfills and frustrates. [Issue#225, p.76]

Hardly a far cry from what's come before, but still surprisingly enjoyable. [Issue#225, p.74]

Inconsistent but entertaining, packed with likeable, iconic characters. [Issue#225, p.72]

It's the fights that really count, and they're crazy fun. [Issue#225, p.71]

As good as fighting games get, with great mechanics, and visually a knockout. [Issue#225, p.68]

After such a glacial wait, it's not unreasonable to expect more. Still, in spite of its pared-back ambitions, it is such a chorus line of brainless, sugar rush thrills, you'll rarely be anything less than entertained. Let's just hope we don't have to wait until 2024 for Crackdown 4 to arrive. [Issue#225, p.65]

Creepy and confusing, this cartoon chiller still delivers some unique scares.

A solid bike sim, but one that lacks a bit of atmosphere and excitement.

A decent but unremarkable game, tied to a wan Lovecraftian setting.

A nice idea, with several fun bits, let down somewhat by poor action sequences.

A charming and atmospheric RPG, with varied by underwhelming card battles.

A refreshing alternative to the darker platformers of the last few years.

An arcade throwback that should please gamers of a certain vintage.

A lower-tier fighting game that mech fans may nonetheless appreciate.

Frustrating combat game with little reward to make the effort worthwhile.

I you can't enjoy its over-the-top charms, there's precious little hope for you.

A nicely remastered, pretty JRPG let down by a slightly dodgy battle system.

A decent tribute to From Software's masterpiece, elevated by its co-op mechanics.

A special experience for a certain type of gamer. Try it if you're brave.

Not an especially great game, but an enjoyable nostalgia-trip nonetheless.

A beautifully fettled, deeply tactical XCOM-alike that has a shot at cult-classic status.

A totally unique surveillance experience impressively set in a compelling alien world.

Perfectly captures the essence of the original while offering something completely new.

The best LEGO game for a while, perfectly pitched for couch co-op family fun. [Christmas 2018, p.93]

A Destiny/No Man's Sky hybrid that you'll happily lose yourself in for many hours. [Christmas 2018, p.90]

The most polished WWE game for years, with MyPlayer mode a highlight. [Christmas 2018, p.88]

A beautiful, challenging and enchanting game that shouldn't be missed. [Christmas 2018, p.86]

Playable and expansive, but extremely familiar-feeling and technically clunky. [Christmas 2018, p.84]

A simple, strange, and flawed game. But quite memorable at the same time. [Christmas 2018, p.83]

The best AC yet, with finessed game design, gorgeous visuals and great narrative. [Christmas 2018, p.79]

A lot of fun at heart, bloated by a cluster of dubious design decisions. [Christmas 2018, p.77]

Excellent single-player offering for those who aren't usually into fighting games. [Christmas 2018, p.74]

Tired and lacking ideas, this is the most disappointing CoD in years that follows, not leads. [Christmas 2018, p.72]

Unquestionably 2018's best game, and an all-time open-world masterpiece. [Christmas 2018, p.89]

Brilliant fun until the difficulty level reaches Valhalla and you risk losing the entire game. [Dec 2018, p.94]

Still struggles with technical problems, but the gameplay is tight, tense and tactical. [Dec 2018, p.80]

Instantly arresting and emotional. An almost flawless start to the series. Recommended. [Dec 2018, p.90]

Basic rally racing with some strong track design, but there's little else worthy of note. [Dec 2018, p.88]

Still the best footballing gameplay out there, shame about the licenses. [Dec 2018, p.86]

Challenging puzzling with a beautiful backdrop. Certainly worth a quiet peruse. [Dec 2018, p.84]

Xbox's underrated sports sim delivers again - digitised hockey has never been better. [Dec 2018, p.83]

This gorgeous, event-packed racer earns its place as a must-have for your Xbox. [Dec 2018, p.80]

A comprehensive off-field package that also delivers on its perfectly manicured turf. [Dec 2018, p.78]

Solid yet underwhelming, shadow fails to send Lara out on a high. [Dec 2018, p.75]

The closest any racer has come to completely simulating its target sport. [Nov 2018, p.94]

A compelling story with a huge amount of player freedom, but overwhelming at points. [Nov 2018, p.93]

A truly beautiful setting undone by balance issues. Fingers crossed for future fixes. [Nov 2018, p.91]

A compelling science fiction drama that just misses the mark of greatness. [Nov 2018, p.90]

A well-done continuation. But if they kill Clem at the end, this score reverts to Zero. [Nov 2018, p.88]

Tight action gameplay and beautiful sprite work make this an indie must-have. [Nov 2018, p.86]

Poorly executed, lacking personality and completely disrespects your time. Avoid. [Nov 2018, p.84]

EA's touchdown sim gets plenty right, and leaves behind some fallow seasons. [Nov 2018, p.83]

There's a general technical ropiness. [Nov 2018, p.80]

An HD re-relase of a beloved series. It's a pity that it hasn't received the remaster treatment. [Nov 2018, p.78]

A stylish, unsubtle but solid co-op shooter with lashings of old-school charm. [Nov 2018, p.75]

A proper [if short] RPG which perfectly captures the joys of Adventure Time. [October 2018, p.94]

Strong, satisfying melee combat and smart levels make for a great sequel. Best with friends. [October 2018, p.92]

Fiddly but disarming, this patchy locomotive just about stays on the tracks. [October 2018, p.91]

Though admirable in ambition, it doesn't quite deliver the punch we'd wanted. [October 2018, p.90]

A stonking update for a forgotten classic, complete with all new bells and [rave] whistles. [October 2018, p.88]

A fun, frenetic first-person shooter that suffers from a few frustrating flaws. [October 2018, p.86]

A mostly forgettable, by-the-numbers JRPG which can try the patience. [October 2018, p.84]

Perfectly balanced fights in a small package, we just wish there were more stages. [October 2018, p.83]

Fantastic co-op mayhem, but complicated recipes sour the taste slightly. [October 2018, p.80]

A playable and competent - if lightweight - crack at a Left 4 Dead style shooter. [October 2018, p.78]

Wonderful for exploration but has some issues with resource management. [Oct 2018, p.75]

An ambitious but watered-down racing experience that rarely satisfies. [Sept 2018, p.92]

Excellent combat executed with stylish flair. A must have for action game fans. [Sept 2018, p.90]

A beautiful, emotional look at the world through a nine-year-old lad's eyes. [Sept 2018, p.89]

Some N Sane platforming precision, but Crash sets the remaster bar high. [Sept 2018, p.88]

A near-flawless collection of the original arcade versions. Plenty to get stuck into. [Sept 2018, p.86]

A delightful, violent sandbox occasionally hobbled by so-so missions. [Sept 2018, p.84]

Reasonably fun in local multiplayer, but too basic to justify the price you pay. [Sept 2018, p.82]

Yarny's co-op adventure is a wickedly inventive devil in sheep's clothing. [Sept 2018, p.80]

Fantastic music and a few new features make this LEGO game good, not great. [Sept 2018, p.78]

Perfectly competent retro adventure that's missing a certain modern spark. [Sept 2018, p.76]

Provides tons more fun and cool stuff to do in an already quest-packed fantasy RPG. [Sept 2018, p.74]

A flawed yet ultimately winning tie-in that serves up the best dinos on Xbox. [Sept 2018, p.72]

A must-buy game that offers several hours of intense fun. Get blinded by the lights. [Aug 2018, p.90]

Atmospheric taste of life as a vamp, nicely balanced between action and investigation. [Aug 2018, p.88]

A nostalgia-filled, well-rounded collection which will keep gamers absorbed for AGES. [Aug 2018, p.86]

The mix of solid arcade play and deeper-deluxe sports sim should please tennis fans. [Aug 2018, p.84]

Beautifully made if somewhat linear. Fun to play through even though the town is quiet. [Aug 2018, p.82]

A stunning mix of crime caper and children's cartoon elevates this simple platformer. [Aug 2018, p.80]

Laborious and horribly put together, Agony really will put you through hell. [Aug 2018, p.78]

Exacting and exhilarating, this slightly fugly remaster remains a challenging classic. [Aug 2018, p.76]

A slick, chaotic arcade driving/combat game too easily spoiled by lag. [Aug 2018, p.74]

An imperfect but thoughtful game that demands time, and will reward you by eating it up. [Aug 2018, p.71]

A great concept for a game, but probably somewhat lacking in long-term appeal. [July 2018, p.90]

A beautiful, summery game with furiously fun puzzles that adults and kids will love. [July 2018, p.88]

A very limited online shooter with a somewhat superficial design mode. Shame. [July 2018, p.87]

Mostly fun retro beat-'em-up that can be challenging, but not so much that it's rewarding. [July 2018, p.84]