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

That's some good footballing sir. [Nov 2011, p.110]

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

The pack feels both more adventurous and more complete - a differently styled distillation of the things Skyrim does best which should last you well into Christmas.

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

There are few titles that are as charming as Overlord II, and only in this distorted fantasy world could playing the bad guy be so fun, engaging and - most importantly - guiltless.

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

Delivers an experience that’s as sweet as honey and buggy in all the right ways. [Issue#186, p.85]

There are countless days of single- and multiplayer amusement to be had, ensuring that you'll be kept suitably entertained until the next FIFA installment rolls off the EA conveyor belt...which will no doubt be in a few months' time. [Apr 2007, p.86]

A genuine classic that's worth another look. [Feb 2010, p.104]

A compelling argument not just for Criterion's continued stewardship of Need for Speed - assuming Hot Pursuit left you in any doubt on that front - but for the reproduction of those inescapable, irresistible online features across rival genres.

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

It looks great and plays amazingly.

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

What its "half-modern, half-Attitude" roster might do, however, is appeal to lapsed wrestling fans - those who stopped watching in the early noughties. This is a reminder of why their era was so great and offers a great nostalgia-bomb through a flaming table of joy.

Civilization Revolution is currently the best strategy game available on the console. It has the controls, it has the pedigree, it has the depth, it has the multiplayer and most of all it has the accessibility. [July 2008, p.80]

So far, a welcome and even more brutal return to Telltale's most successful series. [March 2017, p.78]

NHL 11 carries on all the good work of last year's game, but its overall gloss...doesn't quite hide some quirky AI decision making and shonky goal tending. [Issue#66, p.94]

A meticulously designed Live shooter...Few multiplayer FPS games furnish you with unique anecdotes about valiant last stands and over-the-trench assaults but Brink is full of them.

While the 'tough as nails' shoot-outs won’t see this on everyone’s must buy list, Ubisoft's run of creating stunning showcases for the Xbox 360 remains unbroken.

So far, a welcome and even more brutal return to Telltale's most successful series. [March 2017, p.78]

Accessible arcade fun with oodles of depth.

Heaven for the fans, tough love for the rest. [Oct 2009, p.86]

Booty's multiplayer oozes longevity. [Nov 2008, p.101]

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

A light-hearted take on heavy-duty subject matter is no more than what we've come to expect from Travellers' Tales. In adding RPG features without shattering the returning mechanics, however, the LEGO team have arguably outdone themselves. You shall not pass this one up.

Innovation or execution? We'll take the latter so long as Techland are behind the wheel. A gloriously entertaining, blood-soaked country drive.

The wrinkles are almost entirely showing on the single-player side, with clunky animation and AI being the worst offenders. But for fans of the original the chance to revisit a favourite in new HD clothing - and take it online - is no-doubt one that should be jumped at, and newcomers will also likely discover a surprisingly deep deathmatch game that's still relevant in 2010.