Ignore the linearity of the level design and embrace the PSN's most adrenaline-fuelled game since WipEout HD. [Issue#193, p.102]

It's a terrific concept bolstered by some truly great game modes and excellent unlockables. [Issue#184, p.85]

It's a mature game, too – not just because it includes sex and violence under the pretence of being for adults – but because it delivers such dark and macabre content with the same level of intelligence we would expect from a major television series.

Tough and unforgiving, Demon's Souls is nevertheless a breath of fresh air in a very stagnant games market. [Issue#182, p.72]

If you've ever had an interest in the genre then this pack is unmissable. [Issue#196, p.97]

One of the PS3's best downloadable games. [Issue#188, p.87]

The best football game on PS3. [Issue#197, p.82]

We couldn't have asked for much better from Criterion's first entry to the NFS series. [Issue#199, p.76]

A truly progressive effort. [Christmas 2009, p.66]

Finely honed, beautifully crafted and offering a mountainous challenge, World Tour reels you in with stat boosts and loyalty rewards and never lets you go. Satisfaction is definitely guaranteed. [Issue#165, p.91]

Although a little repetitive, Outrun 2006 has a lot to offer to those content with bettering themselves and sucking up the beauty. [Apr 2006, p.74]

Bold, bright and insanely addictive. [Issue#200, p.102]

Supremely stylish, cleverly designed, fiendishly addictive. [Issue#171, p.92]

There's just so much to explore and discover here. Never has such a rich and fully-realised game world been committed to disc. [Issue #152, p.64]

It's the excellent game it always has been, with as much to get out of it as you're willing to put in. [Issue#240, p.62]

A loving package. [Feb 2012, p.80]

The combat is faultless, the story is bonkers and the bosses some of the finest in gaming history. [Issue#228, p.66]

Freedom without control may well be anarchy, but freedom within the confines of the Deus Ex world is a brilliant thing. [Issue#209, p.84]

Whichever way you slice it, Resogun is a glorious score attack game and the perfect way for new PS4 owners to learn just how awesome PlayStation Plus really is. Essential.

A true classic that is honed and refined to near perfection. [Issue#179, p.90]

It touches on moments of sheer brilliance and is one of the best racing experiences irrespective of platform. But its adherence to realism is also sometimes its biggest enemy. [Issue#158, p.86]

Where Borderlands was 'sent out to die', Borderlands 2 has been sent out to kill. And it does just that. It will easily be one of the best games released all year and the more we dream of that delicious four-player co-op, the more we think it's one of the top games this generation.

Velocity is great. Really, really good fun. LOVELY STUFF.

The presentation is faultless. [Issue#193, p.102]

Harsh, unrelenting and imaginative, The Old Hunters is a superb gaming experience and a masterclass in DLC development. [Issue#265, p.74]

Rebirth is the very antithesis of cautious design. [Issue#251, p.76]

The combo system is so rich and ridiculously deep that just learning one character will take you months. [Issue#183, p.79]

An incredible RPG adventure that rarely gets dull thanks to the characterisation and brilliant fighting system. [Issue#156, p.90]

The finest brawler that's currently available on PlayStation Network. [Issue#182, p.82]

Made us punch the air and shout "YES!" on more than one occasion, and we're not embarrassed to admit it. [Issue#192, p.76]

Packed with some of the series' most remarkable areas and encounters, Dark Souls III is an invigorating action-RPG that is undoubtedly one of the best games on PS4. [Issue#269, p.69]

Brutal, yet hugely rewarding, Dirt Rally both understands and respects its eponymous sport. It doesn't patronise with gimmicky mechanics, nor is it a dry, joyless simulation. [Issue#269, p.76]

A well-written love letter to the classic games of the Eighties that blends a variety of classic platformers into a game that works regardless of any nostalgia. We dig it. [Issue#258, p.72]

The combination of great visuals and a sweet combat system is hard to top and this combines the two oh-so well. [Apr 2006, p.82]

Offers a wonderful package that rewards those who are willing to adjust to it. [Issue#236, p.72]

Fantastic to look at and fast and fluid to play. [Issue#187, p.76]

Progressive and intelligent, FIFA 16 is a much more considered and more precise game than its recent predecessors, and it's an absolute delight to play. [Issue#262, p.60]

A complete overhaul of the core game, boating improvements across the board. Bungie has raised the bar and reeled us back in, making a year-old game fresh and exciting all over again. [Issue#262, p.62]

We would like some improvements to modes and presentation, but the on-pitch action is of such stellar quality that PES 2016 remains the champion. [Issue#262, p.66]

A unique, clever, satisfying and endearing game. There's very little negative to say about this brilliant time-travelling shooter - we enjoyed every second of our time with it. [Issue#262, p.74]

It leaves much to be desired in terms of content, but the quality of what is there and how it will evolve over the months makes this a top tier fighter that is going to get better over time. [Issue#267, p.59]

Undisputed is gorgeous to look at, it’s incredibly deep, and it’s one of the most addictive fighters we’ve played in ages. Yuke’s deserves high praise, and that is exactly what we intend to give it.

The permanent threat of death keeps you forced to the ground – we can’t remember the last game where we willingly snuck around so much – and it feels like the claustrophobic corridors and catwalks of the Sevastopol were built from that angle. Being crouched, looking up at everything… it really does give you that feeling that Creative Assembly wanted it all along – that ‘prey being hunted’ effect. It makes a refreshing change from the feeling of being overpowered and able to kill anything that appears.

Stunning. [Issue#259, p.68]

Pure, beautiful genius, and the kind of game that despite its simplicity manages to surprise and wow at every turn. As relaxing as it is gorgeous, no one can dislike this. [Issue #151, p.66]

A superb game that every Lara fan needs to own. [Issue#198, p.102]

A damn fine game on the PS2, just as it was on PSP. [Issue 142, p.76]

As a PSP game this was truly exceptional. As a PS2 release it's not as technically impressive, but still represents fantastic value for money. [Issue #92, p.92]

It's tonally perfect, and it's a hell of a lot of fun. [Issue#224, p.81]

Mature, thought-provoking and great fun, Tomb Raider is an outstanding introduction to the new Lara Croft. It play well, it looks wonderful. [Issue#229, p.58]

A supremely spectacular trip back into ancient Greece, with reworked combat, more puzzles and superb pacing. [Issue#229, p.64]

Genuinely entertaining play modes. [Issue#186, p.87]

Far from being the sideshow attraction the word 'spin-off' might suggest, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is actually pretty damn brilliant. Some brilliant underlying mechanics support a generous amount of content in a package that helps you realise sometimes you just want to play a game.

In a series first, this is actually an accomplished fighter as well as being a gruesome theater of punishment. [Issue#257, p.66]

Keeps the Show legacy alive with excellent aesthetics and immersive baseball simulations. [Issue#245, p.68]

More of the same in a good way rather than a lazy more of the same. [Issue#204, p.96]

Mechanically superb, amazing to look at and offering as much MGS nonsense as players wish to indulge in. The Phantom Pain is everything we hoped it would be. [Issue#261, p.63]

A purist fighter. [Issue#220, p.79]

Surprising, compelling and built to last, Ubisoft clearly has a new tentpole on its hands. You could wait for the sequel, but don't do that - The Division is great. [Issue#268, p.65]

Hitman strips the series back to its satisfying, and winning, formula. A few technical issues aren't enough to ruin a strong start to Agent 47's new episodic campaign. [Issue#268, p.68]

Otherwise, Dark Souls II is outstanding, still a world better than most games and a worthy successor to a game that was, essentially, impossible to follow.

Betters BigLittleBigPlanet in the playing department, while falling a little short when it comes to creating and sharing. [Christmas 2009, p.72]

Why fiddle with perfection? This is essential if you’re a newcomer.

The version that both fans and newcomers must own. [Issue#225, p.81]

A sprawling and beautifully built role-player from which there is no escape. [Issue#211, p.78]

The fact that you're buying a lot of stuff you've probably bought already is the only drawback to what is the best version of the game of its type ever made. [Issue#191, p.69]

Some of the best edge-of-your-seat multiplayer gaming we've had in ages. [Issue#192, p.78]

Bugbear adheres to everything that makes the franchise stellar, rather than trying to break any new ground. [Issue#158, p.84]

Particularly clever. [Issue#194, p.102]

As well designed and engaging as ever. [Issue#188, p.86]

It is as you might expect: marginally better than FIFA 09 in several key areas. But these improvements are all that's required to make it the best football game yet. [Issue#184, p.66]

Oozing atmosphere and filled with deliriously evil puzzles, it's a beautifully crafted game that becomes impossible to put down. [Issue#209, p.98]

This is the Resistance that we’ve been waiting for – beautiful, dramatic and exciting. It may not be perfect, but the American chapter of the Chimera invasion definitely gives Master Chief and Marcus Fenix a run for their money.

It's frustrating and deflating to have to admit it, but Drake's Deception isn't another defining experience on PS3. It's still fantastic fun in the most part and worth picking up, but overfamiliarity holds it back from true greatness. Sorry, Nate.

Everything you want and love about Metal Gear Solid is in here, while the gameplay still feels fresh and relevant. All in all, brilliant fun. [Issue #150, p.82]

For the raw, skittish tension of the decisions you make? The Walking Dead is unmatched. [Issue#221, p.79]

We love this. [Issue#221, p.79]

Firaxis must be commended for what could’ve been a very clunky or patronising console port. Instead, the series’ depth and spirit has been encapsulated in an addictive and appropriate PS3 package.

The boss battles may let it down slightly, but Guitar Hero III is another magnificent rhythm-action beats, sure to appease fans and newcomers alike. [Issue#160, p.70]

A gorgeous game that'll make Beatles fans feel like they're being swaddled in a veil of pure joy. [Issue#184, p.76]

Untouched, beautiful and brings a tear to the eye. We would wax lyrical about this game all day, if we had the chance. [Apr 2006, p.112]

With seven Metal Slug games on one disc and all for under 30 quid this anothology is definitely worth picking up. [Issue#154, p.90]

This is the first episode of five but tremendous value and well worth the cash. [Issue#219, p.81]

Black merely gives us what we want deep, deep down. Those little voices crying out for destruction need silencing every now and again. [Apr 2006, p.88]

You're going to get it, and you're going to love it because, basically, it packs more glowing fistfuls of sheer entertainment than any other game on the PS3. But be warned: it's an inexcusable pain in the arse when it wants to be. [Issue#163, p.70]

The perfect mix of button-hammering and technique, and all at a suitable difficulty level. The battles stay fresh thanks to all the different attacks and the cast are odd enough to keep you interested without resorting to cliches. [Issue # 149, p.74]

With improved trial sequences and another excellent plot, Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is a brilliant sequel - but it's a sequel that's definitely best played after the original. [Issue#249, p.74]

A highly impressive update. [Issue#196, p.97]

Not so good offline, but for those after an MMORPG, this is essential. [Issue #147, p.79]

This brash, good-looking newcomer has all of the usual EA spit and polish you would expect. [Issue#198, p.88]

Does almost everything well, from the involving story and beautiful graphics to the compelling characters, and does one thing - the battle system - better than any other RPG we've seen. [Issue#139, p.90]

Every bit as engrossing as before, Season Two could hardly have begun in better fashion. [Issue#240, p.66]

Yes it's essentially Battlefield for idiots, but who cares when it's this good? [Issue#182, p.83]

Stunning value for money. [Issue#223, p.85]

NHL is proof that subtle refinement year on year is infinitely preferable to knee-jerk feature modification. [Issue#198, p.91]

If you live and breathe for over the top Japanese craziness then No More Heroes should be at the top of your wish list. [Issue#206, p.90]

An improvement on the original in just about every way. [Christmas 2009, p.62]

A stellar action-RPG that is easily one of the best games of its kind, Diablo III is a dangerously addictive solo loot grind and one of the most chaotic and compelling co-op games we've played in ages. [Issue#235, p.74]