Burns bright, but won't last long. [Oct 2010, p.110]

Once you've clocked enough playthroughs to upgrade your character's stats and worked out each enemy's attack patterns, the game starts to open up and you'll find yourself enjoying the run-throughs.

Hydro Thunder Hurricane is absolutely what we hoped it would be - a colourful, anarchic arcade racer. Your mileage will vary depending on how gripped you are by score chasing, but the multiplayer should keep you busy - not least because you can bring three split-screen friends online with you. For a measly tenner, Hydro Thunder Hurricane is a steal.

It's impossible to overcome the tedium after the first few hours. [July 2010, p.103]

A beautiful game, if just a bit too simple. [Sept 2010, p.92]

Smart, thoroughly fun and just a little ugly. [Sept 2010, p.100]

Guilty pleasure - with emphasis on guilty. [Oct 2010, p.111]

Can't compete with "Elite" or "Colony Wars." [July 2010, p.103]

Functional but flawed multiplayer shooting. [Sept 2010, p.91]

Simply a must-have puzzle game. [Sept 2010, p.101]

Crackdown 2 looks sharper, the action is fiercer and the increased number of players pays dividends. Despite all this, we can't shake the feeling that it isn't the monumental sequel that the series deserved. The over-familiarity of Pacific City and the cropping of key features like the gangs and transforming vehicles will leave some Agency veterans feeling a little bit disappointed.

Okay for kids, but they could do much better. [Sept 2010, p.101]

Because it's so similar to the previous games, we can't recommend this as a Must Buy to all - despite all of its cracking quirks it is just that bit too familiar. But if you're a Potter fan and/or looking for a game that both you and your kids can enjoy together, look no further.

Dumb, derivative and gleefully enjoyable. [Sept 2010, p.87]

Much scope for improvement. [Sept 2010, p.89]

Naughty bore more like. Yeah. [Sept 2010, p.88]

A sub-par game that hasn't aged well. [Sept 2010, p.103]

Quality strategy game that's not for everyone. [Sept 2010, p.103]

As it stands, it's a polished outing for a much-loved pile of robots, and though it costs twice as much as the second film on Blu-Ray, it's about seven times as enjoyable. The maths speaks for itself.

A surprisingly fun tie-in that'll keep kids busy.

Truly "sub"-standard. [Aug 2010, p.105]

Earthworm Jim HD is a brilliant example of how games should be remade and remixed on XBLA.

Tiger's looking a bit tired. [Aug 2010, p.107]

Simple but highly effective.

More failed conversion than touchdown. [July 2010, p.102]

Each of the three play styles - stealth, gadgets and guns - become tedious if you doggedly stick with where your skill points have been spent. But if you're able to keep changing your style, and can forgive the attention-breaking idiocy of the enemies, you'll see there's potential here for a great sequel and series.

Strips football down and takes its soul.

Still quality, but overpriced. [Aug 2010, p.111]