A messy story and horrible characters get in the way of decent, violent action in a scintillating open city.

And, unfortunately, despite extra time on the grill, Heroes V's ribs are tasty, but still a bit undercooked. [Aug 2006, p.48]

Good for fans of collectible card games, bad for fans of anything else. [Jan 2004, p.94]

Underworld doesn't fundamentally change Sacred, but it provides worthwhile value to an already solid product. [Jan 2005, p.82]

Lovely, beautiful, heartwarming, and unable to convince me it needed my input as a player at all.

It's been an excellent year for the Freelance Police; it would be a shame for the series to end here, but it gives a fitting send-off. [Nov 2010, p.79]

Anyone who enjoys spy thrillers and retro settings should check out this oddball sneaker. [Jan 2005, p.55]

An instantly likeable game hiding a brutal edge that demands mastery. Balance is concerning, but partially mitigated by an extensive roster.

A bit clunky, but it provides a good RPG experience over the long run. [Dec 2000, p.144]

Stylish and often satisfying, but surviving Grit and Valor’s later campaigns demands persistence over clever tactics.

As rough as the back of an old rocker’s throat, but gleeful whether you dream heavy metal nightmares or not.

Wonderfully authentic, but it's too familiar, cumbersome with a pad, and the career management is unusually tedious.

Not quite as novel as its predecessor, but the co-op is still bewitching.

It may not be Best in Show, but it's slavering in the top dogs' general direction. [Aug 2007, p.66]

Classically styled and rich in detail, Nebuchadnezzar's city-building fun is hindered by micromanagement and trading issues.

The subtle differences are improvements, but if you already own MLB 2K10, this edition is too similar to justify the upgrade cost. [July 2011, p.79]

Blades of Fire can be great fun, but it definitely overstays its welcome.

It's something many of these sims's aren't: fun. [Nov 2002, p.116]

Genuinely amusing and one of the slickest VR experiences to date, Job Simulator is perfect for quick demos of your new headset, but has little long-term value beyond that.

The subject matter severly limits TG's appeal, but if that's not a drawback for you, you'll get your money's worth. [May 2001, p.64]

Weird restrictions aside, this is a funny, unique, and charming way to kill some time, even if only in small amounts. [Jan 2013, p.69]

Tactics adds layers of depth, but the cost of booster packs quickly makes a mockery of the "free-to-play" label. [April 2011, p.77]

Less assured and sorely missing story mode, this feels like a downgrade over F1 23.

A dark action-platformer which shows fleeting signs of life, but lacks the vivacity to climb above the competition.

It's unfortunate that this game occasionally decides to shoot you in the face rather than hand you a cannoli. [May 2006, p.52]

Two Princes may not double your fun, but they will satisfy fans of the series. [Mar 2006, p.98]

The game is only entertaining with all the help systems (of which there are many) disabled, so that you're forced to decide which tools should be used on which splatters and spatters. [Jan 2008, p.74]

A brilliant early game and bold experiments almost make up for the AI niggles and the boring march to the final battle.