Makes up for the failings of AC3, delivering a fantastic, engaging open world experience. [Jan 2014, p.78]

Don't play it as a puzzle game. Play it as a way of recalibrating your perception of reality. [March 2013, p.96]

Regardless of whether you're a Batman fan or not, or whether you're angry that Batman's name has once again been taken in vain, the reality is that Lego Batman is just fun. And even angry people like fun, right? [January 2009, p.61]

Massive in scope without sacrificing strategy or teamplay, PlanetSide 2 shows us what only PC gaming is capable of. [Dec 2012, p.66]

Room to grow, but a triumphant return that shows Blizzard is serious about restoring WoW to its former glory. [Issue#256, p.58]

The game is addictive as all hell. [May 2013, p.88]

FTL posits that managing oxygen and engines is but a metaphor for balancing the noxiousness of hope with the crushing weight of despair. [Nov 2012, p.72]

Monaco offers a new and unique kind of chaotic co-op stealth gameplay, resulting in a work of indie art worth stealing. [May 2013, p.94]

Klang may be short, but it's a hell of a lot of frantic rhythm action fun while it lasts. [Issue#256, p.62]

An addictive and punishing romp that rewards creative builds and cool heads under immense (and constant) pressure.

A love letter to the joy of exploration and randomness. [Issue#256, p.64]

DX11 and DRM issues aside, Arkham City is not just Batman at his best, it's a brilliant game in its own right. [Jan 2012, p.42]

One of the most thoroughly enjoyable RPGs of all time. [Jan 2010, p.73]

Jumping out of nowhere with a confidence that beggars belief, Endless Space is galactic strategy at its best. [Aug 2012, p.54]

Another fine example of Blizzard polish. We can't wait to see what they have planned for the future. [Issue#252, p.49]

Miles deep, loaded with options and gorgeous art, Sins: Rebellion is a great, genre-transcending strategy game. [Aug 2012, p.60]

Pure mayhem, pure fun, pure Serious Sam, pure first-person shooting. [Jan 2012, p.66]

The best of the Dragon Age series by far and one of BioWare's most accomplished games to boot. [Jan 2015, p.50]

Hilarious, action-packed and engrossing, Tales from the Borderlands is a fresh new take on life on Pandora. We can't wait for more. [Jan 2015, p.55]

Beautiful, whimsical, difficult and brutal, Ori and the Blind Forest is a thoroughly engrossing platforming experience. [Issue#252, p.]

Moving even further from the classic RPG, strong story and clever combat are nonetheless still found within Dragon Age II. [May 2011, p.52]

Beating the shit out of incoming musical notes has never been this much fun. [Issue#252, p.70]

The Forest frequently flirts with perfection. A fantastic and engrossing survival-horror experience from start to finish.

Lightning fast gameplay with an unexpected depth of subject matter. A surprise indie gem. [Dec 2012, p.76]

There's a steep, daunting learning curve, but DOTA 2 offers one of the most rewarding game experiences you can find on PC today. [Sept 2013, p.80]

The most comprehensive football aim on the market just got a little less comprehensive - and is all the better for it. [Dec 2012, p.80]

One of the finest PC games ever created. Eidos Montreal has touched the sun. [Oct 2011, p.40]

An unusual yet beautiful game bound to remind you of nature's power. [Oct 2011, p.50]