A grand idea, but needs deep pockets. [Nov 2013, p.94]

Gently frustrating but well put together. [Sept 2013, p.93]

By being beautiful, imaginative and fun, Grow Up is nothing short of a mini masterpiece. [Nov 2016, p.82]

All Dontnod needs to do now is stick the landing. [Oct 2015, p.83]

The slithering feels fantastic despite a few slip-ups. An enjoyable, if a little frustrating, game. [June 2017, p.74]

Cracking twin stick mech attack. [Aug 2011, p.99]

The best poker on the Xbox 360. [Feb 2008, p.99]

Crude, confusing, but also charming, this creature feature's teeth remain sharp. [May 2018, p.90]

The depth from Kinectimals doesn't really come from the games but from the connection between child and fluffy pretend animal. In that regard Frontier has nailed it. It's too simplistic for grown up casual gamers, but youngsters will lap it up.

Fresh paint for this XBLA favourite is sufficient excuse to enjoy it all over again. [May 2016, p.85]

A fan-pleasing odyssey into Marvel lore that's a little overshadowed by past glories. [Jan 2018, p.86]

It's just a shame that such an admirable piece of Mass Effect DLC, the best so far behind Lair of the Shadow Broker, is undermined by the way the trilogy finishes.

An accomplished intertwining of robust mechanics, beautiful aesthetics and delicate storytelling make this a game not to be missed, but a slight shallowness stops it just short of brilliance.

Iteration for a new generation. [May 2012, p.95]

Stylish, explosive, and funny. The destruction is awesome fun, but dull missions ruin the overall experience. [Nov 2006, p.76]

Though it looks good and plays well, the use of DC heroes is lacking and the levels are too obscure at times. [Jan 2015, p.79]

Neat ideas, but lacking longevity. [July 2010, p.104]

Would make a better movie than a game.

Pleasingly chaotic. [Apr 2015, p.85]

It's tough, but also bloody funny.

It's never nice being mean about a game with as much ambition as this, but if we're talking sheer value for money then halfway through the 14 hours it takes to complete Maria II you'll have experienced one really good shooting mission and absolutely no decent car chases, of which there are only a couple in the entire game. [Sept 2010, p.81]

Feels surprisingly fresh. [Xmas 2014, p.85]

Syndicate feels like a deeply average game in a cunning, expensive disguise. Stare at the screenshots and you'll wonder how something that looks so slick can be as disappointing as it is.

An extremely polished, utterly playable update.

Though not entirely soul-destroying, Dying Light will leave you feeling like you've just eaten a box of budget chocolates - unsatisfied, underwhelmed and unsure if it was worth the money. [March 2015, p.72]

It's still a fantastic football game and will get you in the World Cup spirit but don't expect to be playing long after the real tournament ends. One to get if FIFA 14's starting to feel a bit too familiar.

No honor ever inflicted on a Sim compares to this. Be brave and enter its dark world. [March 2018, p.78]

The basics are just a little too basic to make the delightful presentation anything other than a distraction. [Apr 2016, p.85]