Requiem is a masterful sequel and an exceptional action adventure.

The veteran playmaker is still banging them in and deserves that new contract.

An engrossing survival city builder with intricate production and farming systems.

Any problems are brushed aside by the bent-for-hell mayhem and thrill of combat. [Sept 2000, p.104]

Hokkaido is a confident and experimental end to a great season.

While it isn’t perfect, it does offer up one hell of a good time. [Holiday 2001, p.96]

If the Warhammer universe intrigues you, get this add-on AND "Dawn of War." [Dec 2005, p.82]

You might love or loathe Neon White's willfully cringe anime storytelling, but these blistering platforming time trials are a heavenly delight.

The fantastic Exalt missions, gene mods, and MEC Troopers are an excellent reason to play more XCOM.

May not be the most ambitious follow-up ever, but it does fix most of what was broken in the first game while introducing an attractive, badly needed, 3D makeover. [Dec 2004, p.108]

Somehow in this most well-travelled of multiplayer FPS paths, Insurgency: Sandstorm feels fresh and innovative at every turn.

Resident Evil 4 is still a masterful shooter nine years later. Occasional slowdown caused by the locked 60 fps framerate hampers an otherwise great port.

A great game that narrowly misses classic status due to its bugs. [Dec 2000, p.160]

It’s far from revolutionary, but it is a very well refined version of Football Manager that empowers the player by putting all the information you need at your fingertips.

A fiery test of awareness, speed and accuracy which upholds the series' devotion to teamwork and authenticity, but doesn't nail the asymmetry of modern era combat.

Impossible creatures really shines in its multiplayer mode. [Mar 2003, p.86]

A near-ultimate meat-and-potatoes meal for naval simmers. [Apr 2005, p.68]

A deep, customisable fighter that just happens to include the best video game movie never made.

With a fun concept, superb creation tools, and finely crafted puzzles, Besiege is a construction game to savour.

A classic adventure pumped up with massive doses of adrenaline. [Nov 2005, p.82]

Best in class monster combat makes up for a wilderness that's a touch too streamlined.

A truly magical fusion of tabletop RPG and CCG that’s only missing pizza and beer—and co-op.

Fans of <i>Bone</i> or point-and-click adventures shouldn't hesitate to grab it. [Ju;y 2006, p.99]

Absolutely colossal, Rift aims high and hits its mark, proving that there's room to grow within the traditional MMO format.

A gorgeous world, bursting with personality. Great storytelling makes up for the short length and unchallenging puzzles.

As a one-stop shop for an entire chess-playing and learning family, this package should last until you're all grand masters. [Apr 2008, p.64]

The joy of Culture Shock is clicking on anything and everything that's interactive and listening to the characters riff on it in philosophical brain-gasms. [Holiday 2006, p.112]

A smooth and mesmerising experience that includes nothing it doesn't need.