No quarter has been spared in delivering one of the most detailed and complex representations of modern sub warfare ever for the PC. [Holiday 2001, p.88]

This 3D take on the Vampire Survivors’ formula is brilliant dumb fun that’ll have you bonking monsters for hours. Eww.

A delightful update that fills the original game with even more humorous and thoughtful rabbit holes to get lost in.

Inkle builds a weirdo computer for the ages, then let you use it to solve a beautifully-written mystery. Outstanding.

First-time game developer TimeGate Studios has a winner on its hands. [June 2001, p.82]

Skin Deep is an indulgent masterclass in immersive sim shenanigans, but lacks a standout level you'll be telling friends about for years.

Its excellent production values and clever design make for a very satisfying package. [Dec 2004, p.104]

Some subtle tweaks make this the most polished, accessible entry in the Football Manager series in years.

TH4 is so packed with content and character that even a non-skater should have a wicked time when armed with a solid gamepad. [Dec 2003, p.109]

Like having a drunken conversation with a friend who really loves music, but it's a videogame and good.

All in all, this episode doesn't quite reach the pinnacle of excellence that episode four managed, but its gags and puzzles are as clever as ever. [June 2007, p.71]

Audiosurf is about experiencing music with more than your ears. [June 2008, p.75]

In most games, frustration and annoyance are solid indicators that something isn't working. Here, they're part and parcel of competition. If I'm annoyed, someone else is having a good time. If I'm elated, someone else is raging. That can be difficult to put a score to, because it removes emotion as the guiding light of a subjective process. Here's what I can say for certain: Overwatch is a great, occasionally fantastic shooter, and filled with fresh, clever design decisions.

Enhanced with hi-res sprites and a spiffier soundtrack, this indie success story has received the update it deserves.

A brilliant resurrection of a classic. Speed and skill-driven mechanics separate Tribes from other modern shooters.

Gorgeous gib-filled excitement for deathmatch players with beefy systems. [Holiday 2002, p.112]

Despite a rather ho-hum main quest, Dragonborn is crammed with enough side quests and new stuff to be an exciting add-on.

Despite some stumbles in its opening hours, Hades 2 blooms with flexible combat and unforgettable characters.

A visual masterpiece with enough good gameplay to make it a classic. [Feb 2001, p.50]

Delivers one of the most convincing sensations of raw ground speed that I’ve ever seen in a PC racing game. [Jan 2002, p.72]

This latest Medal of Honor proves to be the best of the series, and one of the deepest and most challenging World War II shooters I've ever played. [Nov 2007, p.68]

The last few herbs and spices that Civ V’s epic stew was missing. A recipe for hundreds of hours more delicious turn-based strategy.

True to the spirit of its pioneering predecessors, Railroad Tycoon 3 is a richly textured and hopelessly addictive strategy game that's almost certain to steam straight to the top of the sales charts. [Jan 2004, p.114]

I listened to Wandersong's soundtrack while writing this review, and I've been happily jiggling my leg throughout.

If EA can work in some car damage, a hard-core physics option, and some proper cockpit views for the next chapter, this franchise will leap into a league of its own. [Feb 2005, p.54]

This charming sequel doesn't need flashy new innovations to craft an engrossing adventure.

Who knew Sid Meier's protégés had a secret, and completely brilliant, Persona game in them?

Remedy's boldest experiment yet is a beautiful storm of surreal storytelling and genuinely frightening survival horror.