Although the story is a definite middle section, the strategy and stakes of Banner Saga 2 are greatly improved. [Issue#251, p.64]

A significantly more accessible setting makes this latest Anno a must play for all city management fans. [March 2012, p.52]

The mechanics aren't always calibrated to work seamlessly with the difficulty, but even so, HLD is a stunning indie masterpiece. [Issue#251, p.65]

Still one of the most polished and purely addictive games around. You know exactly why you're here. [Feb 2011, p.61]

It’s more than just new content, it is a concerted effort to make Galactic Civilisations as polished and complete a product as possible. And you know what? Mission accomplished. [Sept 2008, p.58]

A wonderful, strange, sad trek through the myth of America. [Issue#270, p.52]

Sprawling and beautiful in equal measure. It can be a tough slog, but it's worth it. [May 2015, p.62]

A retro game that delivers more wonderful gameplay than nostalgia. [Issue#270, p.58]

An ambitious game that manages to pack in a beautiful open world, complex survival challenges, and lots of teeth. [Issue#270, p.59]

The new campaign provides the perfect training ground for newcomers, who can then look forward to an incredible multiplayer mode. [July 2013, p.88]

Solid backbone to a bright Warhammer future. [Mar 2009, p.50]

A sensationally addictive massively multiplayer action RPG, and it's free. What are you waiting for?! [Aug 2013, p.78]

A masterful expansion that completely revitalises the Civilization V experience. Coupled with Gods & Kings, this is a must-buy. [Aug 2013, p.80]

The question you’re asking is: “Yes, but is it better than World of Warcraft?” Well, is it? Undoubtedly. Easy to get into, awesome combat, great story, and massively detailed world, gorgeous to look at. [Aug 2008, p.57]

Real-time strategy doesn't get much better than this. [Aug 2013, p.84]

A bold, ambitious step forward for the - hnngh - "walking simulator." [Issue#266, p.54]

It shows how a development team can tackle a new era with the techniques they’ve refined over the years, and rather than lose what made the originals so great, actually improve. [Jan 2008, p.47]

A gorgeous game, featuring expert narration and meaningful mechanics, where story, lore and gameplay are effortlessly weaved together. [Nov 2011, p.56]

A must-have for Age of Conan players. [Aug 2010, p.64]

So good that it's become the only way to play Battlefield 3. Buy this now, and enjoy a bit of nostalgia in a new light. [March 2012, p.56]

Both challenging and elegant, Unity of Command is perfect for both novices and hardcore gamers alike. [March 2012, p.58]

A stupefying number of bugs and an aging engine can do little to hold back this slice of brilliance. [Issue#185, p.60]

A surprisingly detailed add-in for this controversially received sequel. New approaches to encounter design and smarter enemies stand out, although story remains a strong feature.

Beautiful to look at and a thrill to play, Blur combines speed, strategy and style into a thoroughly entertaining package. [Aug 2010, p.62]

An excellent expansion for an already excellent RTS. [Aug 2014, p.56]

There's never been a batter time to replay Human Revolution; especially with the devs in your ear explaining why things are broken. [December 2013, p.94]

A polished, intricate and highly enjoyable old fashioned RPG featuring some very modern mechanics. [Aug 2014, p.60]

A sequel that surpasses the original in every way aside from stable framerate. [Issue#248, p.60]