It’s strategically strong, with custom setups, objectives and teams available. The ten or so maps are, as always, well balanced though uninspired, and the AI can be a beast – humans even tougher.

An all-out assault on the brain, a gruesome spectacle to behold. A horrific beauty has once again been born by Monolith. [Mar 2008, p.87]

Perfectly pitched pink platforming. [Sept 2011, p.98]

A generous expansion in both content and spirit. [Aug 2015, p.96]

It hits choppy waters at times but this is ultimately an extraordinary undersea tale. [Feb 2017, p.84]

Another generous helping of horror. Occasionally frustrating, but more often tense, inventive and satisfying. [July 2015, p.84]

A vision of retro loveliness. [March 2013, p.85]

A risky focus on stealth pays off in this uncompromising and brutally tense side story. [May 2015, p.97]

Makes Elite's vast sandbox richer, deeper and more varied, but missions still need work. [Aug 2016, p.87]

Essential for lapsed fans of Harvest Moon and anyone looking to just get away from it all. [Feb 2017, p.88]

You'll love beating the beast in this satisfying, sasquatch-smashing expansion. [May 2015, p.97]

Simple, slick and satisfying, Halo Wars 2 is the undisputed chief of the console RTS. [April 2017, p.79]

It's a smooth, slippery Sonic that takes another step away from it's single-button origins without losing any of the hog essense. With local and online co-op, it offers just enough entertainment to justify its steep episodic price.

Densely packed, tightly scripted and ripe with potential for those prepared to put in the hours. [Aug 2016, p.91]

For those who fancy something different. [Apr 2010, p.102]

It's slicker than a blood-drenched balcony and the dev's best fascist-smasher yet. [April 2017, p.82]

Hitting a difficulty sweet spot, Top Spin 4 is deep enough to let you spend hours mastering the perfect volley, but won't turn its nose up at you if you don't fancy anything more than an occasional late-night session of backhanding with Federer.

Still strong, but starting to show its age. [Dec 2012, p.103]

A great continuation of one of the greatest sports games on 360.

In 60 minutes, this will change you from tentative, stodgy muppet to an all-round offensive terror. A terrifically balanced platformer that'll coax out the perfectionist speedrunner in us all.

An amazing world full of promise, but currently rather empty. More updates will be key. [May 2018, p.74]

Castle is another opportunity to celebrate how well Halo does vehicles without ruining things for pedestrians, then.

Monaco is a stylish and considered game that's all the more remarkable for being the work of just one man. It's absolutely worth your money.

It may frustrate, but within its boundaries this is a riveting, intelligent mystery. [Nov 2016, p.90]

Kevin Spacey might take top billing, but it's the array of powerful PMC tech that's the real star of the show, making the stalest formula in contemporary videogames feel remarkably fresh.

Charming, beautifully odd, if a little taxing, this hunter will devour your nights.

Everything's improved except the controls. [May 2010, p.87]

Totally gripping from start to finish.