A schizophrenic game that would have been better-served had it focused on just half of what it sets out to do. [Dec 2009, p.86]

Our favourite is the A-10 Warthog – cruising at 50 feet, on the prowl for enemy tanks, it’s one of the most exhilarating missions available in any recent simulator.

It's a gorgeous, charming and suitably priced offering. [Dec 2008, p.99]

If it’s championship kicks that you’re after, get yourself a copy of "PES 3," because what it lacks in glitz it makes up for tenfold in terms of gameplay. We certainly wouldn’t be seen kicking about with anything else.

Hard to get your head around, and not rewarding even if you stick with it. [Aug 2006, p.96]

It's got entertainment in spades. [Feb 2010, p.86]

Appealing to both the single and multiplayer real-time strategist, although R.U.S.E. will be a hard mistress online. [Issue#245, p.102]

Not big and not clever, but lots of simple, high-paced fun while it lasts... The story fits the action: it's speedy, unchallenging, over-the-top yet quite entertaining. [Apr 2005, p.108]

A well-executed sim, on the whole, but it lacks genuinely unique features. [June 2006, p.86]

A lazy port of a great game. Do not attempt to play it without a joypad, or you may end up moaning like one of the Spanish zombies. [Apr 2007, p.69]

Exactly what you'd expect, and full of good ideas. [Nov 2005, p.92]

Demigod is simple in concept, but thoroughly engaging and great fun. More content would make this an essential buy. [June 2009, p.92]

Headshot heaven for FPS addicts. [Dec 2005, p.92]

The production values are far higher than many rivals, and anyone looking back fondly on the RPGs of yesteryear will soon be sucked in. [Feb 2008, p.115]

Surprisingly, there is no option for random generation of islands, nor is there any scope for multiplayer frolics, making it feel rather limited.

It just doesn't feel like footie. [Feb 2011, p.107]

A less than appealing rehash of an uninspiring game. [Christmas 2006, p.104]

A welcome return to the Prince we all know and love, but we feel that now we know him just a little too well. [Aug 2010, p.92]

High seas trading, not hijacks. Passes the time, but gets old fast.

Not strictly a failure, but it is potentially 2008's most disappointing PC game, and will certainly need a hefty post-release patch. [Oct 2008, p.100]

It's primary objective isn't to engage you as a gamer; it's to engage you as a human being. And that makes it worth your time. [June 2006, p.90]

Slightly grotty in parts, but entertaining. [Feb 2005, p.93]

Solid, satsifying violence, but look elsewhere for genuine terror. [Christmas 2006, p.104]

Everywhere you look there's another cute animation and another cool gadget. Combine this with an addictive research tree and a challenging campaign, and you have yourself a great combination of "Dungeon Keeper" and "Austin Powers" - just not a very long one. [Oct 2004, p.94]

Forward-looking tech, backwards-looking gaming.

The best RPG we've played in a long time. [Apr 2011, p.101]

A competent example of a PC port and of an RPG, but its obsessions with consumerism dampens the adventure. [Aug 2011, p.100]

It teeters on the brink of greatness but never quite gets there.