[July 2005]

It's not a bad idea, but it's hardly high strategy, and definitely not high adventure. [Feb 2009, p.72]

A complex and wellbalanced sim that's troubled by a severe lack of long-term objectives and dearth of character.

A cute, quirky anime dungeon crawl that will cheerfully kick your arse until your nose starts bleeding. [Sept 2012, p.84]

Occasionally repetitive, sometimes puerile but for the most part amusing. [June 2013, p.89]

Fun, but not progress. [Apr 2008, p.64]

Not the best fantasy RPG available this year, but good enough to sate those looking for more quests and characters. [Feb 2010, p.90]

An engaging and enjoyable take on medieval strategy. [Feb 2012, p.107]

A smart and primly executed brainteaser, but the lack of feedback stops high-level play feeling similarly squared away. [Mar 2011, p.87]

Two Worlds is worth a play, but only if you've exhausted the competition. And invested in ear plugs for when the characters start talking. [Aug 2007, p.88]

It works, but finishing a stage tends to come as a blessed relief rather than something that makes you welcome the next challenge. [Sept 2008, p.89]

For now, unless you're desperate for a new RPG today, hold fire and see if the inevitable post-release patches will fix up the leaky bits. If so, add 15% or so to the score. [Dec 2006, p.112]

It's just a good game. [Nov 2009, p.98]

Scarface's attitude is enjoyable and infectious. [Dec 2006, p.94]

Inventive, smart and adorable, but it plays oh so slowly. [May 2009, p.71]

That rare thing: a kids' movie tie-in game that wasn't made by Satan. [Oct 2006, p.93]

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

FIFA 07 is still entertaining, but it's about as workaday as it gets. It goes through the motions of offering team updates and a smattering of new features, but fails to address core problems or significantly innovate in its approach to football. [Nov 2006, p.96]

The beauty of BoA is the way it captures the unique character of American Revolutionary warfare without drowning wannabe Washingtons and Howes in detail. [May 2006, p.81]

A stout strategy yeoman. [Apr 2008, p.78]

Slow but satisfying sequel. [Jan 2009, p.78]

No arguments, this is one of the most beautiful game worlds created. [July 2013, p.85]

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

Interesting locations, all well made, but five quid for four maps is a bit steep. [Sept 2010, p.105]

ArmA will get better; at the moment, it's too broken to wholly recommend. [Mar 2007, p.80]

Still playable, but coasting on a years-old reputation that needs to be renewed sharpish if Pro Evo is to stay relevant. [Dec 2009, p.82]

Lasting only two hours (but costing 2.50 pounds), and occasionally frustratingly obtuse, it's a gentle, bite-sized memory of the better days of adventuring. [May 2007, p.90]

Don't knock a mark in the 70s. This game IS worth playing. [Aug 2007, p.90]