So why have I played it all morning? [Dec 2008, p.70]

Considering there's nine years' worth of work here, there's relatively little in terms of content, and you'll tear through the career mode in a couple of sessions.

Dreadful voices. [Aug 2010, p.83]

An admirable amble across the African wilderness at a fraction of the cost of the real thing. [Oct 2006, p.82]

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

Slow paced and processor intensive...Saying that, like swimming in a vast body of molasses attached to a couple of long-necked ungulates, once dry land is spotted, the drive to continue is strong. [Mar 2007, p.73]

It's just not good enough to warrant shelling out for both this and the original. And that is the real problem. [Apr 2008, p.70]

If you can get over the extremely slow pace of the gameplay, you might find a relaxing-yet-spooky adventure to immerse yourself in on a wet Sunday afternoon. [Feb 2009, p.84]

There is a solid, immersive and occasionally fun game here, with plenty of retro appeal, and for around a fiver through Steam, it's worth a look. [Nov 2008, p.64]

Unfortunately, an hour's excitement out of eight is poor going, so RF Online is best played only if you enjoy continual grind with minimal reward. Most of us get enough of that at work.

If horror films where the screams are sufficiently high-pitched to get the neighbourhood dogs howling are your kind of thing, then ObsCure II is easy to get into, not too taxing on the brain and just about competent enough to keep you playing for its 15-hour duration.

Lacks a coherent structure. [Dec 2009, p.68]

NecroVisioN is out-and-out old school corridor (or rather trench) blasting and is unrepentant about it. [Apr 2009, p.69]

Too much micro-management with virtually zero autonomy and common sense. [Oct 2007, p.85]

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

It's slicker, more varied and better-looking than its predecessor. [Oct 2007, p.84]

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

In terms of the Need for Speed series, this is a dud note. [Feb 2008, p.79]

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

It looks fairly dated, and is only really for the devotee of life-sim games, feeling as it does like a semi-precious curiosity. [Dec 2006, p.68]

Curious, patient gamers add 20. [Mar 2010, p.81]

The interface is so abysmal you'll want to tap out within minutes. [June 2007, p.89]

It's decent, short-lived fun, but is this really what you bought your games PC for? [Mar 2007, p.79]

Best advice is to pretend Al Emmo is a lot gem from the '80s that you've just discovered. It'll feel far more precious that way. [May 2007, p.75]

It's a reasonably effective swing at a cricket game, with a nice range of shot and bolwing types, which suggests that it might find its mark in the multiplayer sector. But if you're expecting a spot-on simulation of the sport, you'll find youself stumped. [June 2007, p.82]

A good, cheap laugh, and if you can get some friends to play, it's worth giving it a whirl. [July 2007, p.78]

Adds nothing new to the genre and the game world itself isn't very large. [Jan 2007, p.74]

Sadly, it seems Wing Commander fans will have to wait a bit longer for their salvation. [Dec 2008, p.69]