Something that raises a smile in your inbox, instead of spam. [Christmas 2006, p.93]

Lack of tutorial, buggy netcode and wobbly combat aside, it's hard not to love the sense of wonder and discovery.

Better than previous seasons, but far weaker than episode one. [Aug 2010, p.99]

For all its singleplayer niggles of slightly gutless, meagre gunplay, the astonishing-looking Prey is often great fun, occasionally very creepy and frequently highly impressive. Just don't go taking it seriously. [Aug 2006, p.74]

A mammoth update that caters for mid to high level players. [Aug 2010, p.90]

An amazing blend of high stakes and comedic timing, one that will leave you hungry for constant four-player action.

Fun with physics, if you're happy to dig to find your treasures, Universe Sandbox has them in spades. [Dec 2011, p.112]

Soccer sim solidly cluttered. [Christmas 2008, p.78]

Lavish, but retrograde and unbalanced. [Christmas 2008, p.96]

An addictive, attractive, thoughtfully made dungeon crawler. But it could have taken some risks. [Christmas 2009, p.114]

Much better than last year's effort. The improvements come through broadening the experience rather than heightening the quality. [Dec 2007, p.62]

A wonderful toy that easily justifies the price. [Sept 2008, p.82]

Excellent espionage, with superb cooperative play. But we can't recommend you buy this game with the current DRM. [May 2010, p.73]

A brave attempt at a promising genre, but not hard-boiled enough to earn the traditional $25 a day plus expenses. [Jan 2012, p.120]

Still a remarkable strategy game, and for newcomers it's proof that trading doesn't mean tedium. Unfortunately, it's not quite the grand resurrection that Colonization deserves.

Given the incredible scope and the devs' track record for turning out hard-to-get games, EU3's riches are surprisingly accessible. [Mar 2007, p.92]

An impressive second season that fixes our gripes from the first game and turns F1 into an accomplished racer.

The combat is a bit rubbish. [June 2006, p.96]

The pacing is damned smart, the difficulty curve pitch perfect. [Nov 2009, p.92]

There is a certain charm to Anno 1404's dinky people going about their business, and a lot of pretty detail to revel in, but this familiar collection of well-worn elements only preaches to the converted, offering little to attract new believers.

An anarchic lo-fi MMO with a refreshing disregard for your sanity. Unrepentantly simplistic and fun. [May 2012, p.94]

Still fun, but disappointing. Here's hoping for a great finale. [June 2007, p.83]

It's not a rehash, nor a reinvention, but instead an appropriate incarnation in a post "Prince of Persia" world. [May 2006, p.74]

An exciting, surprising and thought-provoking adventure rendered in a beautiful art style. Gemini Rue earns respect.

It's warm, deep, intricate beyond belief, so very funny (just wait until you meet the gnome bard), and opulently involving... A marvellous RPG with stunning tools. [Dec 2006, p.68]

Although it's a shorter, shallower and less sexy version of Dragon Age: Origins, this is nonetheless still long, deep and sexy. [Apr 2010, p.88]

As a continuation of the story, however, the episode works well. [Dec 2009, p.91]

If only it could have retained its sense of humour, this would be really good stuff. [Dec 2007, p.90]