New setting, same old intrigues, Democracy 3: Africa is a clever simulation but plays it far too safe. [July 2016, p.90]

Its various components are limited, but this is a clever puzzler/simulation whose flaws aren't too bitter a pill to swallow. [December 2015, p.84]

Frequent crashes and easy exploits make Gratuitous Space Battles 2 quite the superfluous sequel, ironically. [July 2015, p.86]

For the price it's a pretty flimsy product. [Apr 2015, p.101]

Patience is a virtue. [Apr 2015, p.87]

Far too shallow to hold your attention for long. [March 2015, p.92]

Behind the name, there's solid hack and slash with some decent enemies. But Sacred? Not to anyone, it seems. [Oct 2014, p.94]

If you've avoided Premium so far, it's probably not worth purchasing now. [July 2014, p.97]

Like Origins, this lacks notable additions to the Arkham canon, but the shorter form is a better fit for Warner Montreal. [July 2014, p.96]

1849 finds a few glittering flecks in taking a well-worn RTS template into gold-rush California, but no prime nuggets. [July 2014, p.78]

Despite awkward graphics, it uses classic adventure themes to craft a mystery and a world worth exploring. [July 2014, p.72]

Like the series itself, there's satisfaction to be had in sticking to the well-worm path. [June 2014, p.91]

A distinctly average point-and-click adventure that doesn't deliver on the potential of its prison-break premise. [May 2014, p.90]

A bit meagre, perhaps, but for a fiver this is a nostaglia trip worth taking - a short, simple RPG that's a neat pop culture homage. [Apr 2014, p.93]

A relatable game about a common truth: that true happiness is hard to find. [Apr 2014, p.89]

Paper overcomes these minor quibbles because it's just good fun. [Apr 2014, p.83]

With a bit more seasoning, it could have been delicious. [Apr 2014, p.83]

Sadly, the game isn't quote as compelling as its journey. [Feb 2014, p.91]

The problem with discussing MirrorMoon EP is that the fun (and frustration) of it lies in discovering for yourself what you have to do, how, and why. Good luck with that last part - it still eludes me. [Feb 2014, p.91]

A short but sweet adventure game. Bears the wrinkles of age but it's still with spending your time on. [Feb 2014, p.90]

Saints Row IV really was more elegant. [Jan 2014, p.101]

These brief snippets aren't quite worth the return ticket. [Jan 2014, p.101]

Resembles its zombies - pulpy and brainless. [Jan 2014, p.99]

The lack of online play is a shame. [Christmas 2013, p.93]

A game that runs on human tears. [Christmas 2013, p.93]

A clever reworking of the card-based strategy game formula. [Dec 2013, p.94]

It's great to revisit the dungeon crawler genre's crude beginnings, but don't go alone. [Dec 2013, p.89]

It has grown in scale and scope, and become a worse game a result. [Dec 2013, p.83]