Outlast 2 may have proven to be controversial, but it's also proven to be a genuinely unnerving survival horror game. [Issue#262, p.60]

Despite some less-impactful tweaks, Natural Selection II remains a hardcore, quintessentially PC multiplayer shooter. [Jan 2013, p.78]

Volgarr does difficulty really well - but there's nothing here for anyone who doesn't like the taste of their own tears. [Nov 2013, p.87]

Feels like a focused Bethesda, no longer stretched too thin in its task of crafting a world the size of Skyrim. [Apr 2013, p.93]

The lack of focus can be frustrating, but the world is so interesting that it'll draw you back in. [Issue#269, p.55]

Sometimes the randomness gets in the way, but otherwise Asura is a blast. [Issue#262, p.63]

A great game of action and exploration, with rich, interlocking mechanics. May be a little bit derivative, but a tonne of fun nonetheless. [Issue#263, p.56]

Like Leicester winning the Premiere League, FM18 Touch knocks over its more fancied rival. [Issue#269, p.56]

When it's at half price or less thanks to a Steam sale, grab it. [Issue#262, p.64]

Despite some pacing and story flaws, the thoughtful, tactical combat is always engrossing. [Issue#263, p.58]

Creepy and cute in equal measure, Little Nightmares is a short but tense ride. [Issue#262, p.65]

Definitely worth the price of admission. Runic Rampage is simple, moreish dungeon bashing. [Issue#263, p.64]

Devoid of plot, yet highly recommended on the strength of its combat. Beautifully balanced, complex and challenging. [Nov 2013, p.96]

Not Platinum Games greatest title, but still an absolute blast. [Issue#263, p.68]

Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition maintains the franchise’s unassailable position as the king of chess sims. [Mar 2008, p.64]

A smart, satisfying puzzler wrapped in an equally smart, satisfying narrative layer. [Issue#269, p.64]

Thanks to the addition of magic, Mirage breathes new life into the competitive melee arena. [Issue#263, p.71]

Rage won't change the FPS landscape, but it's beautiful to see in motion and a bombastic delight to play. [Dec 2011, p.52]

An ingenious, original puzzler hiding behind a highly difficult barrier. [Oct 2012, p.84]

An essential purchase for every true Battlefield fan. [Feb 2011, p.55]

Improves physics, feedback, and AI, but overlooks important details and under-utilises its immersive role-playing elements. [Dec 2011, p.60]

A damn fine - if at times somewhat unforgiving - turn-based game with strategic depth and hours upon hours of play. [Christmas 2011, p.52]

Dripping with passion for motor racing, Assetto Corsa is a racing sim that can only get better thanks to regular updates. [Feb 2015, p.13]

The most terrifying survival horror game released in years. Buy it. What's the matter, too scared? [Dec 2010, p.58]

One of the best racers in years. However, AI disappointments and bugs may kill the appeal for some. [Dec 2010, p.60]

Despite lacking variety in activities at the moment, it has laid the foundation for a very special space sim. [Feb 2015, p.22]

The gaming equivalent of a popcorn flick. Won't win awards but it doesn't need to - simple, unpretentious fun! [Dec 2010, p.63]

Familiar design that's thankfully still thoroughly unsettling. You'll never look at bacon the same way gain. [Oct 2013, p.78]