Lost Ember is a wonderful, unique, and unforgettable experience with a love for nature.

A bold and ambitious sequel set in a satisfying, densely connected world.

Indivisible's inventive battle system brings the thrill of a fighting game to a JRPG-like party system but its platforming sections aren't as magical.

A great port of an entertainingly subversive cover shooter. It's short, but the core loop never gets old.

The early game promises an instant strategy classic, but Stellaris is unable to maintain that pace.

Ultimately, while the additions to the core game and Aurora toolset will offer more potential to module-makers, and the new classes do provide replayability options, we'll need a bit more oomph to take notice of the next expansion. [Sept 2003, p.96]

A slap of pain tand an extra dimension can't hide the threadbare plot and archaic gameplay mechanics lurking beneath the surface. [July 2002, p.68]

This game has it all: Newtonian mechanics, intricate programmable logic, applied physics, and every other reason I decided to drop out of electrical engineering to become a film major.

An excellent combat system buffers a classically unhinged anime story in an action RPG whose ambition outpaces execution.

Wantonly enjoyable and inventive zombie slaughter, held back by some unnecessary saving and leveling hassles. [Nov 2010, p.68]

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

It might be a little conservative, but this is a smart, faithful remake and easily the de facto way to play System Shock in the modern era.

A smart, stylish adaptation that beats the odds to capture Metal Slug’s spirit in another genre, with a few irritating bugs.

The campaign is mostly predictable, dumb fun, and the multiplayer is some of Call of Duty’s best—but still subject to every existing criticism of CoD.

A fantastic return to Superhot’s slick shootouts, at the expense of the original’s deft pacing.

Beneath the lo-fi visuals and simple animation is a sophisticated, thrilling, and occasionally brutal shooter. [Nov 2013, p.64]

The most accessible, rewarding and endearing of DotA's offspring yet. [Jan 2010, p.72]

A really good parody. [Nov 2011, p.76]

The huge selection of great characters is scrumptiously entertaining from start to finish. Too bad it's a Lego game. [March 2014, p.74]

A diet XCOM in a fascinating techno-cultist skin.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is an excellent sequel and a fun Star Wars story, but maybe wait for better performance.

Although Stunts & Effects is an intriguing collection of scraps from Lionhead's cutting-room floor, it just isn't worth the price. [Sep 2006, p.58]

An engrossing survival and crafting game with flawed but engaging endgame systems.

Brainhacking will blow your mind, but you'll want to get the cop out of your head by the end.

It’s quite fun being “bad” for a change. [Jan 2002, p.73]

Uncomplicated but gratifying flying, in scenarios of increasing silliness and therefore likeability.

A beautiful medieval adventure that uses real history and interesting characters to tell a compelling story.

A fine extension to the original story, but its lack of tactical depth gets tiresome. [July 2008, p.54]