Nothing VVVVVV does is actually new or different. [May 2010, p.91]

One of the most impressive indie games to date. [Feb 2007, p.87]

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"Quotation Forthcoming"

The in-game text, when comprehensible, looks like a toddler wrote it, the sounds don't match up to the visible actions and the voiceovers are awful, disjointed and mediocre. [Aug 2006, p.84]

A decent strategy offering. [Oct 2010, p.81]

The puzzles are the main problem. [May 2010, p.90]

I had a great time, all things considered, but it would've been more satisfying to have felt like I was part of a story. [Oct 2010, p.64]

Essentially, things fail to get moving in Disciples III. [Sept 2010, p.91]

An absolute joy to play once more. [Oct 2010, p.80]

Arrowhead paints the most chilling picture of the horrors of war than any game has done yet. [Sept 2010, p.84]

Somehow the game, as a whole, comes together beautifully. [Oct 2010, p.70]

Style over substance. [Oct 2010, p.74]

An imperfect romp that manages to cover its flaws with charm and relentless action. [Oct 2010, p.84]

Only worth buying if you see it in a bargain bin. [Oct 2010, p.89]

It has an amusing script, good puzzles and wonderful voice-acting. [Sept 2010, p.88]

A decent Transformers game, at last. [Oct 2010, p.78]

Playing Forgotten Sands is like playing a slicker "Sands of Time." [Sept 2010, p.86]

Jolly Rover proudly stands on the shoulders of a giant, and unlike other adventure games that imitate LucasArts' greats, it keeps its balance. [Sept 2010, p.89]

At its best, Impact is an exhilarating, old school blaster that's very easy to dip in and out of. But at its worst, it's simplistic, repetitive fare with not enough to it. [Sept 2010, p.88]

That exhilarating core deserves more than the pretty rancid crust that tops it. [Aug 2010, p.76]

A money sucking expansion whore. [Oct 2010, p.88]

Somehow, the game, as a whole, comes together beautifully. [Sept 2010, p.80]

It's a good thing Ice Game Studios don't do bomb disposal because they clearly believe in learning through experience. [Sept 2010, p.89]

A noisy, polished and suitably spectacular racer. [Aug 2010, p.84]

Still funny. [Aug 2010, p.90]

A better proposition than the first remake. [Aug 2010, p.86]

Sam might not be sticking to the shadows as much as he once did, but Splinter Cell's never been this classy. [July 2010, p.78]

Dreadful voices. [Aug 2010, p.83]

Essential for those who likes a sit down and have a think. [Aug 2010, p.82]

Humour doesn't work. [June 2010, p.86]

There's not enough reason to come back after the initial wow factor from the visuals wears off. [July 2010, p.90]

It's funny, clever and thoroughly enjoyable to play. [July 2010, p.86]

Lag and server issues. [July 2010, p.88]

Stolen Memories is definitely not big on value, but if you're a Mass Effect fan you'll find it hard to resist. Which is, obviously, what EA are counting on. [July 2010, p.85]

A simple little game that's polished and varied enough to compete with the big boys in terms of pure, joyful fun. [July 2010, p.82]

Tedious missions. [June 2010, p.88]

You'll be having Duke Nukem flashbacks and shouting "I've got balls of steel" in no time. [July 2010, p.84]

At the end of the day though, this game is just pure fun. [May 2010, p.64]

An absolute ton of very German micromanagement. [June 2010, p.87]

If it is indeed the last gasp of C&C as we know it, it's an incredibly sad way to go out. With a little more money, a little more time and a whole lot more reverence for what makes C&C C&C, the tiny exploding acorn underneath this confused, scrawny thing could have become a mighty oak of modern strategy.

Incredible atmosphere. [June 2010, p.76]

A huge amount of content. [June 2010, p.82]

A splendid next step for Dawn of War II. [June 2010, p.83]

Lumbering and zombified. [Aug 2010, p.89]

Immense amounts to do. [May 2010, p.74]

It's by far their most accessible game yet. [June 2010, p.89]

A few performance issues mar an otherwise fun little racer. [Aug 2010, p.87]

Genuinely likable script. [May 2010, p.70]

Transparently not finished. [June 2010, p.80]

Brilliantly beefy strategy.

Stylish, funny, but sadly disposable. [June 2010, p.87]

Tightened engine. [May 2010, p.78]

It's deliriously gory, unwaveringly confident and spectacular fun. And, at the very least, it's far better than the dogsh.t films. [Apr 2010]

The multiplayer side is where it pushes the score into Recommended territory. But the single player mode won't hold your attention for more than a few rounds. [May 2010, p.91]

Just fails miserably in almost every respect. [June 2010, p.84]

To my mind, this is a better, tighter and more emotionally engaging game. [Apr 2010, p.78]

A good game, but it won't hit Peggle-esque heights of fame. [May 2010, p.87]

Full of radioactive goodness. [Apr 2010, p.84]

Right now, Star Trek Online is a mess of a title with little to recommend beyond the novelty of flying around in a replica of the Enterprise. As soon as that novelty wears off (ideally within the 30-day trial period), this will be one universe badly in need of a reboot.

Uninspired levels. [Aug 2010, p.88]

This really is a game for completists only. [May 2010, p.88]

Playing Toki Tori is like putting your finger into a kitten's mouth, only to realise that the kitten is actually a great white shark. Except this is a good thing. [Oct 2010, p.86]

Faults dutifully noted and easily forgiven, this game is truly epic storytelling. [Apr 2010, p.74]

You'll get a few hours of intriguing and fresh puzzling for your six quid and singing's fun too. [July 2010, p.83]

A criminal waste of time and energy, as standard and generic a game as you could hope to find. [Feb 2010, p.74]

Vancouver 2010 isn't a bad game, just very limited by its subject matter. [May 2010, p.90]

At best, this DLC is thoughtless, unoriginal and for those who simply must have two extra skill points. At worst, it's a waste of time and money, and poor form by Gearbox. [Apr 2010, p.88]

Tedious side quests. [Mar 2010, p.78]

So polished. [May 2010, p.93]

Combat feels clunky and unsatisfying. [Feb 2010, p.72]

There isn't a more exciting and involving racer around. [Jan 2010, p.68]

A worthy way to end this series; one that got better as time has gone by. [Mar 2010, p.82]

A deadly good time. [Apr 2010, p.88]

It's a great little indie game, it's cheap and you really should play it. [Mar 2010, p.83]

Running over zombie dogs is always fun. [Apr 2010, p.91]

Ridiculously short. [Mar 2010, p.76]

A hollow experience. [Feb 2010, p.80]

Epic story. [Mar 2010, p.80]

Looks good...not enough is new. [Feb 2010, p.83]

The production values are high. [May 2010, p.92]

Once momentum is established there's lots of enjoyment to be had, in both quality and quantity. [May 2010, p.93]

This is one for gem completionists, but it won't be raising any bars or breaking any moulds. [Feb 2010, p.84]

If you own the first, then there's little reason to upgrade. [Apr 2010, p.90]

A triumph. [Jan 2010, p.58]

So blimmin' addictive. [Jan 2010, p.77]

A deeply satisfying game, beneath a humble facade. [May 2010, p.92]

Something of a landmark title. [Jan 2010, p.52]

It's actually a bit dull if it doesn't strike you in the right way. [Apr 2010, p.91]

The definition of solid, but unspectacular. [Feb 2010, p.82]

Dragon Age: Origins is a brave and brutal return to form for PC fantasy roleplaying - bettering nearest rival The Witcher through both its combat and the innate lovability of so many of its characters...With Dragon Age: Origins BioWare have secured their position as masters of the RPG art. [Christmas 2009, p.68]

For the first time in its history, the franchise finds itself second best to Championship Manager in a number of key departments - most noticeable, training, scouting and set pieces - and while its superiority remains intact, its dominance isn't as clear cut as in previous years.

A series of spectacularly presented levels. [Feb 2010, p.68]

With some ropey PC controls, SAW's something of a gory stinkpot. [Apr 2010, p.90]

Refuse to accept a game with such little creative effort put into it and vote with your wallets. [Feb 2010, p.79]

A flawed gem. [Jan 2010, p.79]

A hearty recommendation. [Jan 2010, p.82]

You typical modern adventure really: none too shabby, but none too brilliant either. [July 2009, p.75]