The Witcher is a fantastic RPG, and an amazing achievement for first-time Polish developer CD Projekt. [Jan 2008, p.82]

Rainbow Six Siege is an accessible and deeply satisfying shooter that rewards planning and teamwork over a quick trigger finger.

It might not have the sheen of Grand Theft Auto, but Saints Row IV is both gloriously stupid and stupidly good.

Proof that the "kill...reward" paradigm still works. [June 2001, p.78]

Given Bug Huge Game's big huge ambition level when crafting <i>Rise of Legends</i>, some dents in the genie lamp are to be expected. But they don't come close to spoiling <i>Legend's</i> fabulous magic carpet ride. [July 2006, p.65]

More focused and polished than the original, it's a game to get for any fan of the FPS genre looking for something a bit different.

Blow does it again. Exquisitely layered puzzles populate a world that will keep you guessing.

One of the best strategy titles of the year&#133;an out-and-out classic. [Feb 2002, p.65]

Little Kitty Big City is an adorable, entertaining journey through a delightful world that’s just the right size.

A tense, challenging, and beautiful remake of a classic survival horror game, and with enough fresh ideas to make it feel excitingly new.

You've got a huge island to explore, ridiculously effective tools for scouting every hostile situation, and so many clever intersecting systems to inspire creative ways to conquer them. It's a better stealth game than Far Cry 1, set in an open world that feels richer than Far Cry 2's. That's an amazing thing to play.

It's not often that a free MMO shares shares space with World of Warcraft on my desktop, but Duneon Runners changed all that with a splash of Diablo-inspired gameplay that lets you roam randomly generated dungeons as one of three classes. [Sept 2007, p.64]

A smattering of technical issues keep Subnautica from true legendary status, but only just.

A challenging and inventive set of mysteries to solve tied together with a brilliant storyline.

A chilling sequel that improves on its forebear in almost every way. [Dec 2005, p.66]

A subtle and intriguing story encourages you to climb ever higher in this melancholy adventure.

A sports classic. [Holiday 2002, p.106]

A distinguished sim of the most fascinating and closely run campaing ever fought on the Western Front. Grognards will love its depth, and newbies can catch up fairly easily. [Mar 2004, p.77]

An absurdly entertaining open world playground that’s at its best when it breaks away from script. Shame about those tailing missions.

Polished and involving, FTL spews superb sci-fi adventures like a cornered Mantis boarder spews hot formic acid.

For dynamic looks and pure depth of gameplay, Winning Eleven 8's smooth, stylish, fast, and fluid style of soccer is a joy to behold. It's better than "FIFA," and that's the bottom line. [May 2005, p.63]

Ball physics are right on the money, with a mouse-swing that really does capture the "feel" of a measured swing. [Dec 2003, p.134]

A cerebral and spooky sequel that expands on the franchise’s story and themes, while slightly dialing down the terror.

An incredible exploration portal with even greater potential once its tech issues have been addressed.

A slow start gives way to a thought-provoking adventure in a remarkable setting. A fitting follow-up to a beloved RPG.

An addictive and challenging step forward for team-oriented shooters. [June 2001, p.87]

Slight in form, but deep and consistently satisfying. Nex Machina is a gem of a shooter.

A obsessively tuned, finely crafted shooter that more than recreates the speed and pure joy of '90s classics.