For over-the-top(literally) off-road racing action, Nail'd delivers on multiple fronts--just as long as you remember to keep your dirt racer in the air as much as possible. [Feb 2011, p.81]

Some well-judged bold calls in both mechanics and visual direction elevate a familiar arcade racer above NFS's previous monotony.

A great MP shooter, but overpirced and probably not worth the upgrade to Vista by itself. [Sept 2007, p.54]

Either I'm a masochist, or this game is worth the irritation. [Oct 2013, p.81]

Still, this is only a problem in the first place because Sanctum is a tricky and exciting game that left me wanting a whole lot more. [Sept 2011, p.81]

Now, some folks may be happy to rule over a leauge of made-up players, but it drives me insane. [July 2002, p.69]

A uniquely inventive and chucklesome puzzle game that could do with a little more substance.

Still a compelling sprint through human history, Civilization 7 sheds a little too much weight to match its excellent predecessors.

Sure, a little more aeronautic authenticity might have made this good game great, but for what it tries to deliver, Wings of War succeeds admirably. [Holiday 2004, p.104]

Not only does it give high-level characters new playgrounds, but it's also a second shot at life for AC 2. [Sept 2005, p.63]

I'm somewhat begrudgingly throwing this Indy the whip. [Sept 2008, p.68]

An elegant, pared-down stealth game with echoes of the original Deus Ex, driven by a compelling story of paranoia and betrayal.

Undoubtedly fun for the run-and-shoot fans, but a low-impact port all the same.

Old school strategy, sensibly modernised. Creaky cutscenes and character art aside, the visual overhaul works wonders.

A boon to hardcore fans of the original - but probably no one else. [Feb 2000, p.122]

SI’s gap year was well spent on a fantastic match engine update, but progress is still too slow between games.

Beautiful combat livens up Overload's tedious levels.

An eye-popping musical adventure that will leave you with a serious case of galaxy brain.

LEGO: Bricktales manages to be fun despite some structural shakiness.

Novel presentation and a masterful complexity curve, but The Pedestrian's very shy about storytelling.

Shotgunning AI baddies in a predictable story doesn't do much for me these days, but the tension of roadie running through a smoke grenade and dropping two human opponents at perfect range is a Gears thrill that still holds up.

A puzzle-platformer that's elevated by its winsome anime aesthetic.

Ambitious in the extreme, Shadow Empire is a unique sci-fi wargame that's a little lost in its own details.

Weedcraft, Inc is a tricky tycoon game that overextends itself—but almost nails it.

Better than RollerCoaster Tycoon World, but doesn't do much to innovate on the formula.

At $40/£30 it definitely isn't a steal, but for chatty entertainers who enjoy multiplayer storytelling over technical perfection, Friday the 13th can be thrilling, stupid, and hilarious.

World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic's endless grind is brutal, but the way it fosters community and relationships is still magical.

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.