There's hidden depth beyond the ugly exterior. [Nov 2014, p.87]

The AI is exceptional and we found the middle level to be a good match for even experienced players. [Sept 2007, p.108]

Light on action and adrenaline but filled with atmosphere, this isn't your typical Xbox game - and all the more powerful for it. A luxury purchase, but an experience to savour. [March 2016, p.77]

Pretty much "FIFA 08" with a new front end and 571 teams removed. [May 2008, p.80]

Looks great, sounds utterly terrifying and proves the old formula can still scare. But partner-swapping remains tedious and unintuitive. Why do a remake if you just leave the greatest flaws unfixed? [March 2016, p.81]

It looks and sounds the part, but the table layout can feel a little claustrophobic. [Nov 2014, p.91]

With a little bit more polish this could have been a home run, but as it is, it slides safely into first base. [Feb 2016, p.87]

Obsidian does try new things out and the Onyx engine looks great, despite a slightly claustrophobic camera. But the actual game is... well, it's either dated or classique, depending on your willingness to use words like classique. Dungeon Siege III comes with a moderate recommendation - but you'll have a lot more fun discussing strategies with a friend.

When it works, Project CARS is unbelievably good. But overly-aggressive AI, odd collision physics, imperfect pad controls and several bugs mean it's just shy of greatness.

There's more content here than you can shake a frog at - a lot for 800 MS points - and with XBLA exclusive game modes such as a weekly resetting challenge mode and the one-life, no restarts 'Iron Frog' campaign this is a rare catch, but it fails to detract from the feeling that this game belongs more on a phone that your 360.

Iffy submission system aside, this is the smoothest and most authentic WWE game to date. [Christmas 2015, p.74]

Plenty of options, game modes and good fun. [Feb 2008, p.102]

Wolverine looks great, and deserves recognition as a game that's far better than it had to be. It's not perfect, and it doesn't feel finished, but it's coherent enough to gloss over the cracks and forgive the glitches.

A huge, beautiful zone to play in, but it offers little new and the quests are merely decent. [Feb 2016, p.89]

Much improved, but still behind 2K10. [Christmas 2009, p.93]

Low-budget, yes, but there's a beating heart here behind the technical misery. [Christmas 2015, p.78]

Does what it says on the tin rather well. [Mar 2009, p.94]

It's also very short. Laserlife tries tackling existentialism, but doesn't have the space to do it. [Christmas 2015, p.83]

Ultimately, this is still the same old Switchball that it ever was, just with one less thing to bitch about. [May 2008, p.92]

It's wonderfully creative and all it lacks is online co-op and a little more variation in its action. [Mar 2007, p.93]

So addictive you'll be playing for weeks. [Jan 2010, p.108]

This year's instalment still provides enough fan-service to make the hardcore throw their money into the ring, but it doesn't offer enough mass-market appeal.

Downpour is an engrossing, eerie play, but it's simultaneously empowered and constrained by its necromantic heritage. There are two sides to every Silent Hill, and like every studio since Team Silent, Vatra hasn't brought enough to the party.

It suffers from a slow and repetitive first act, but once Chloe and Rachel meet, sparks fly. [Nov 2017, p.74]

Workable horror, but missing some charm. [Mar 2009, p.86]

The sad thing about BBR is the lack of variety. [June 2007, p.97]

Wickedly funny and not afraid to make you work, Yooka-Laylee is diabolically fun. [June 2017, p.69]

A simple hit of pure nostalgia, pulled off with aplomb. Welcome back, hedgehog. [Nov 2017, p.83]