It's problems lie in design, though - the largely empty world seems almost superfluous and you'll come away from each encounter triumphant, but lacking any sort of reward. [Issue#257, p.70]

The best Need for Speed game in years. [Issue#161, p.86]

Good fun. [Issue#186, p.79]

Probably the most visually accomplished Lego title. [Issue#206, p.89]

Boring. [Issue#190, p.80]

It may not be the best-looking thing on two wheels, but MotoGP 13 translates the art of motorcycle racing onto the humble PlayStation 3 controller. That's no small feat. [Issue#233, p.80]

Works equally well with or without Move support. [Issue#201, p.99]

For arcade gameplay that's barely changed at all in the 20 years since the original, After Burner: Black Falcon still feels fresh and thrilling, and the graphical facelift it's been given makes it exciting to watch too. [Issue #152, p.70]

Frustrating technical issues are never far away. [Issue#265, p.78]

A strictly two-player affair. [Issue#175, p.89]

Good, but hardly startling stuff. [Issue#146, p.95]

Perhaps the greatest achievement here is the way the gameplay evokes the sensation of being Wolverine.

It shouldn't work, but it's most certainly a triumph. [Issue#212, p.103]

Surprisingly unpretentious and an awful lot of fun too, the juice is definitely worth the squeeze. [Issue#160, p.87]

It's a niche choice in a niche genre but the kiddy exterior masks a surprisingly complex game that rewards investment. [Issue#207, p.94]

Savage Moon is a fine companion piece to PixelJunk Monsters. However, the learning curve is softer, visually it’s a lot less obscure and there are a few more options that make it the deeper strategy experience.

While it does a good job of showing off Batman's past, its haphazard level design and disappointing hub worlds mean that this is a step back compared to Lego Marvel Super Heroes. [Issue#252, p.60]

Still a fine game of football, but starting to show its age. [Issue#244, p.56]

The gameplay here is a sluggish journey in the wrong direction for the NBA Live series. [Issue#158, p.95]

Varied missions. [Issue#186, p.87]

Virtua Tennis is more accessible and the better multiplayer game. [Issue#215, p.83]

It's "Battlefront"... but it's also the closest thing to the console versions so far, making it an evolution. With a good story, decent controls and great space battles, Rebellion hits more than it misses, but there's still a lot to improve. [Issue#160, p.80]

It's impressive stuff, but there's not quite enough here to keep all but the most committed of aces going. [Issue#217, p.82]

Magnificent for those who are new to the series. [Issue#182, p.74]

Unlike last month's teeth-grinding "Mega Man 9," you won't feel like yu're being bullied by your own videogame. [Issue#173, p.92]

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]

It's beautiful, but a little empty. [Issue#249, p.60]

We'll stick with the PS3 version for the time being. [Issue#193, p.98]

Spectacular production values help to make this game enjoyable in the early going, but it soon enough shows that it is painfully lacking in terms of maps and depth in its current form. [Issue#265, p.72]

Whether you still harbour fond memories of the franchise or never played it back in the day, Zone Of The Enders is definitely worth another look and the HD remaster team have done a sterling job. Oh, and did we mention the Revengeance demo? You'll want that too.

Only its insane difficulty level lets it down. [Issue#187, p.87]

A colossal disappointment, especially after last year's "Project 8," and most certainly in the face of EA's "Skate." The one thing this franchise needs is a good year off. [Issue#160, p.72]

A slight but superior multiplayer experience. What it lacks in single-player content, Rainbow Six Siege makes up in sheer quality. Just remember to use voice chat. [Issue#265, p.76]

Awkward, fiddly, unwieldy and lacks any kind of atmosphere whatsoever. [Issue#153, p.88]

Possibly the worst version of F.E.A.R. available. That doesn't make it a bad game, it just makes us a little jealous of our Xbox 360 and PC-playing pals. Whilst F.E.A.R. is still a great title, it just feels a little old and recycled for PS3. [Issue #151, p.82]

Worth the memories. [Issue 141, p.110]

A fair effort hampered by maddening design decisions. [Issue#217, p.70]

The papercraft-style visuals are the real treat. [Issue#227, p.77]

The clever level editor still makes this essential. [Issue#194, p.102]

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]

Bungie seems to be slowly turning Destiny into the game it always had the potential to be. [Issue#258, p.74]

Being unable to turn during a combo is mentally upsetting. [Issue#157, p.92]

A near miss in so many regards, Remember Me's lack of ambition is what ultimately hobbles it - with the balls to go bigger on some of its more original concepts, this could have been something truly special. [Issue#232, p.68]

It may not look like one, but Type-0 is a great PS4 game. [Issue#255, p.64]

Overlord is a game that serves to please its master. Just stand back, lift and arm and raise holy hell. [Issue#167, p.92]

A fun puzzler with a sensible price point. [Issue#181, p.89]

It won't take long to get the most out of Cocoreccho!, but the 1.99 pound price tag is insignificant, making this LocoRoco experience worthwhile. Still, it isn't lengthy enough to be a game, and after a week it'll lie forgotten on your hard drive. [Issue#159, p.97]

Plays like a greatest hits album for the series so far. [Issue#251, p.72]

Personally, we love Team17's game, but the concept is starting to grate a little now. [Issue#201, p.99]

Dark Sector is plagued not only with mechanical issues but user-unfriendliness. Some exciting battles, atmospheric lighting and mere intrigue for the Glaive can't nearly make up for that, but that's all it has. [Issue#165, p.84]

As a reinterpretation of the existing Dead Rising 2 story, Off The Record fails on every level. [Issue#211, p.82]

It's not perfect, but there aren't many multiplayer experiences on PS4 that can touch it. [Issue#246, p.64]

Those wanting a burst of nostalgia will love this but it's a bit too old to grab most modern gamers. [Issue#217, p.81]

If you're into games like "Devil May Cry" or "God Hand" where no punch is pulled, Prinny is totally worth a look, dood. [Issue#181, p.81]

It's too rough around the edges. [Issue#187, p.67]

One of the best updates of a classic franchise we've had the chance to play. [Issue 144, p.90]

Refreshing, but probably should have been better. [Issue#163, p.78]

A thoroughly pointless game when looked at objectively, but that doesn't detract from the fast that Gotham City Imposters is good fun. [Issue#216, p.85]

Much like EA, as far as sports sims go, we're just far too interested in the next-generation to care about this one anymore. [Issue #152, p.62]

A solid tacitcal offering. [Issue#160, p.90]

It would've been much better it it had conviction and went fully role-playing Lego game. [Issue#244, p.63]

Another year, another exercise in abject mediocrity, another Yuke's WWE Game. [Issue#212, p.96]

It's cheap and it made us cheerful with its retro gameplay and easy-going difficulty levels. [Issue#153, p.85]

You can get a sense of the minute-to-minute gunplay being something special with the right group of friends. [Issue#206, p.87]

It’s a game with great intentions, but one that never lives up to its full potential. Nothing feels of suitable quality to really make the game world feel fantastic, and as such it falls short of all expectations.

A fun but short-lived futuristic romp that, despite not stepping too far outside of the third-person shooter box, likes to poke its head out and have a look around from time to time. [Issue#216, p.79]

Good looks and a combination of basic challenges and unlockables add to a colourful arcade experience. Longevity may be an issue, but Blood On The Sand is a hip-hop hoot while it lasts.

It's not as good as other Double Fine efforts like Stacking and Costume Quest, but there's enough character and intrigue in The Cave to see you past the iffy platforming and sometimes dull puzzles. [Issue#229, p.79]

Us liking a platform game?! The world has gone mad. [Issue#169, p.87]

Fun and a solid challenge, but lacking in some respects, showing its age, sometimes unfair and with pointless Vita-specific controls. [Issue#217, p.81]

Combines excellent tech with first-class production values to create a really splendid Christmas toy. [Issue#226, p.80]

A stealth title with good ideas that help it stand out from other titles, Republique also tells a compelling story until it all falls apart in its terrible fourth episode. [Issue#268, p.78]

It just isn't any fun. The diving and the multiplayer are amusing for a short time, but after that you'll be left wondering why you didn't buy "Pro Evo 5" instead. [Issue 142, p.95]

All the corridors of a Call of Duty, but none of the spectacular set pieces or solid gunplay. [Issue#213, p.88]

Feels extremely refreshing compared to most other online shooters on Sony's service. [Issue#193, p.103]

One for fans only. [Issue#181, p.89]

There's no two ways about it, Heavy Rain is better with a pad. [Issue#198, p.96]

Majin's old-fashioned approach may well wash a wave of nostalgia over you. [Issue#199, p.88]

If it wasn't for the improved gameplay additions, we'd say the first title was the better one. [Issue#181, p.82]

A decent game, though nothing special. [Issue#183, p.76]

It looks nice but plays a shockingly average platform game. [Issue#187, p.78]

One of those RPGs that you play out of the corner of your eye while doing something else. [Issue#166, p.95]

Yet another essential PlayStation Network download. [Issue#181, p.89]

While the trailer might have been a case of style over substance, the final game is the polar opposite. [Issue#210, p.84]

Looks pretty good and re-creates the television show very well, but it’s a boring, repetitive, nonsensical television show. Plus, even hardcore Dragon Ball fans will be disappointed at the rather measly quantity of content.

The multiplayer outweighs the single-player but having to look up and down with the face buttons means that you'll never be the crack-shot you can be with a second analogue stick. [Issue #147, p.78]

A great add-on with an entirely new character to learn, Vergil's Downfall might not set the world alight with storytelling or environmental design, but the core combat is still so fantastic that this is well worth a look. [Issue#230, p.79]

It's a good JRPG but not a great one. [Issue#249, p.72]

The vastly improved Toy Box allows for some incredible player creations. [Issue#249, p.66]

Fun in short bursts and sometimes exhilarating to navigate the city, but The Amazing Spider-Man is still washed down the spout by the fact that it's dull. [Issue#221, p.74]

This is just a pretty bad game. [Issue#224, p.81]

Not the cleanest port in the world, Hitman HD Trilogy nonetheless brings together three of the most beautifully complex experiences released on the PS2 for reasonable price. [Issue#229, p.76]

A visciously addictive way to kill time, although it doesn't hold up too well on repeated play. [Issue#163, p.86]

It's quick, responsive, reasonably over-the-top and keeps you playing for longer than you might expect. [Issue#220, p.81]

Its skillful mix of old-school platforming and 3D gameplay is unique enough to set it apart from the competition, just don't expect to be totally blown away. [Issue#179, p.74]

It's not a terrible game, it's just bland, boring and loses the vast majority of factors that made the last game worth playing. [Issue#207, p.90]

Far too short. [Issue#216, p.76]

Monster Hunter still wins out in terms of depth and variety, but Omega Force manages to nail so many of the other elements that make Capcom’s game so satisfying. And since Capcom is busy sleeping with the enemy, we have no hesitation whatsoever in heralding Toukiden as the best Monster Hunter game on Vita.