An oversimplified but enjoyable counterpart to the Back To The Future films. [Issue#204, p.96]

Medal of Honor contiues to kick ass at what it does best, but the formula has definitely started to wear thin. [Issue#152, p.76]

EA has made some great changes this year, much the same as with its FIFA franchise. 2K9 doesn’t seem to have taken it far enough, and the small additions just leave us wanting more.

As you might have predicted, this is not for fans of pick-up-and-play titles and neither is it necessarily for fans of other tennis games, but for those with the determination and dexterity of an actual tennis player, it offers plenty.

There's little here to keep you coming back to previously conquered levels beyond your own personal drive. [Issue#199, p.95]

This has the most swearing we've ever encountered in a videogame so if that appeals then pick up a copy. [Issue#146, p.91]

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

A good buy for those who still have their copy but certainly not worth snapping up the game again for. [Issue#223, p.87]

A lack of sustained excitement and some truly horrendous graphics hold back all the good work. [Issue#211, p.93]

A quirky, engrossing and fun little portable offering. [Issue#187, p.81]

Next time Ubisoft: more focus on stealth and, please, better checkpointing. [Issue#235, p.72]

Plus,it's got Chris Redfield in it. [Issue#232, p.80]

It's crying out for a larger selection of maps and a few more top-tier game modes, but Garden Warfare remains highly entertaining all the same. [Issue#248, p.64]

PES 2008 stumbles, rather than sprints onto the PS3, leaving us with the first Pro Evo game that falls short of the FIFA franchise. We expected a revolutionised football title that'd set the series back on course, but this is just shameful. [Issue#159, p.78]

It's got racing. It's got modding. It's got pretty generic racing. If you like playing dress-up with cars then you migiht like this. [Issue 141, p.107]

Perfectly decent. [Issue#186, p.80]

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

For those looking to flesh out their God of War experience, however, Volume II is a nice addition, if by no means essential. [Issue#210, p.90]

In short blasts, it's a real treat. [Issue#172, p.88]

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

It looks fairly simplistic, but the challenging pace will certainly have you returning for one more go. [Issue#202, p.96]

A passable and unspectacular campaign is unlikely to win any new fans, but Hardline's fresh take on Battlefield multiplayer makes it worth a shot. [Issue#256, p.68]

A real surprise, in that we actually wanted to keep playing it rather than being forced to for the sake of the review. [Issue#208, p.86]

A good game, but one that feels a bit emotionally bankrupt after the wonders of Infinite and the original BioShock. [Issue#243, p.56]

It's let down slightly by occasionally frustrating controls and monotonous boss encounters, but the inventive level design keeps you returning for more. [Issue#203, p.99]

Beyond also seems to have less narrative choice than Heavy Rain, with your ending being mainly decided by a couple of large decisions toward the very end of the game. Choices up to that point can affect the specifics of your current situation, but the end result is rarely affected. Again, it’s similar to The Walking Dead: the end destination is the same, but how you got there might be a bit different to someone else.

It's simple, throwaway fun. [Issue#188, p.87]

Quite unlike anything else on PS3. [Issue#236, p.76]

If you can get around the awkwardness of using the nub this score will seem a little harsh, if not it's more than fair. [Apr 2006, p.90]

It's a shame that the gameplay is so linear because the tech truly is astounding. [Issue#198, p.103]

Far more interesting than it first appears. [Issue#208, p.98]

While numerous changes and enhancements have been made to Tearaway Unfolded, it never flows quite as well as the Vita original. It's still fun, mind. [Issue#262, p.68]

It's compulsive - as all good action RPGs need to be - but lacks the quality to make it a game for all tastes. [Issue#215, p.80]

Giving multiplayer maps a score is like reviewing a mug. Does it work? Yes, it does. Job done. Go home. [Issue#215, p.83]

Holding right on the D-pad just gets boring before long. And why's Sonic gone and got all rude? [Issue #147, p.82]

Despite a few little things that we'd change, this is an interesting and, at times, thought-provoking experience that deserves to be exposed to a wider audience on PS4. [Issue#267, p.66]

It's gorgeous, it truly is, but Unravel falls short of being the emotionally engaging game we were expecting. It's still fun, but feels much hollower than it clearly intended to be. [Issue#267, p.70]

It feels like the franchise does need a rethink. [Issue#259, p.70]

Diehard fans of the previous two games will have just as much fun this time around, assuming they aren’t expecting broad innovations. Everything is polished and this is clearly a title with a lot of funding behind it, but all the money in the world can’t buy innovation. By no means a bad sequel, it doesn’t quite offer a way for Dead Space to evolve as a series beyond its past two instalments, even if the formula here is still potent.

The combat system works and is intricate and balanced enough to provide for the tinkerers. But the rest is just so banal, so by the numbers that, honestly? We often found ourselves bored. [Issue#234, p.74]

Plays like a budget version of Sega's Rez. [Issue#186, p.87]

Squad Command does have its flaws but cloaks them with a mix of short missions and streamlined gameplay, making good use of the Warhammer license. [Issue#161, p.99]

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

In achieving immediate accessibility, the game has lost a lot of its depth, meaning you'll be racking up gold medals with little effort. [Apr 2006, p.91]

If you don't [own Buzz on PS3] then this is a good, family-friendly game and a reasonable way to spend an beery evening. [Issue#185, p.83]

A deceptively adult adventure. [Issue#224, p.80]

Despite some awkward dialogue when you make the "wrong" choices, stilted movement, and laughably fickle facial expressions, we're still looking forward to the rest of the series. [Issue#252, p.64]

It's fresh Skyrim and a lot of it, which is obviously good. On the other hand, the wonky design of the Vampire Lord undermines what should be the standout idea, and so there's a strong whiff of disappointment also present in Dawnguard. [Issue#229, p.72]

Combos are just a matter of bashing button but you can augment these attacks by using your special moves. [Issue#154, p.82]

It can't sustain itself for more than an hour or so. [Issue#212, p.92]

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

Even with its lack of features, Rock Band 4 is still as fun as the series has ever been with friends. Expect the score to rise as Harmonix comes good with updates and new content. [Issue#263, p.64]

It's moreish, even if it doesn't scratch the deepest of gaming itches. [Issue#212, p.99]

An excellent Lego crossover game, and it's a solid toys-to-life-tie-in. The price is pretty steep, but Dimensions gives you plenty of reasons to invest. [Issue#263, p.68]

SuperChargers gambles by mixing up the Skylanders formula, but overall it pays off. Vehicles are a welcome addition to another solid (if prohibitively expensive) adventure. [Issue#263, p.72]

China's overall simplicity and blandness means you won't be returning soon. [Issue#257, p.68]

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]

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]

The simple level editor certainly lends it a lot of value, but Age Of Booty had one of those too and that didn’t cost this much.

A relentless game that's only really let down by occasionally stodgy controls and its insane difficulty level. [Issue#200, p.103]

It all feels like a brilliant framework held back by a few unsavoury elements. The hub-based world and other problems would’ve been less apparent if there was actually a decent narrative to prop the game up, but instead we’re left with a half-baked tale that feels shallow and dissatisfying by the time you reach the end. Still, there is still plenty to be happy about here, with a wealth of great gameplay flares and a strong aesthetic.

Thrilling in places, but as mechanical and exciting as doing the washing up for most of it. [Issue#217, p.77]

Despite offering a varied structure, missions often disintegrate into wild brawls. [Issue#154, p.83]

It's short for an RPG, but does offer plenty of replay value. [Issue#240, p.70]

Great fun, but not on par with Blitz Arcade's amazing Droplitz. [Issue#185, p.87]

Not a great opening salvo from Tiger's new challenger, but impressive Move implementation means it's one to watch in the future. [Issue#197, p.96]

It's packed with content, fairly cheap and, hey, it's Lemmings! With Guns! [Issue#217, p.83]

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

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]

Feels rather tired nowadays. Great price, though. [Issue#181, p.89]

The fixes and changes have dragged Alone In The Dark from being a god-awful game to an okay one. It can’t compete with the likes of Dead Space, but it can cosy up with other mediocrity such as Siren: Blood Curse.

Excellent gameplay and presentation can't make up for the fact that the package isn't substantial enough to justify the asking price. [Issue#192, p.80]

As a cheap PSN download, this is a fairly solid addition to your fighting library. [Issue#239, p.72]

It's certainly good fun while it lasts. [Issue#195, p.103]

Despite all its flaws and its ludicrously over-thought setting, this is actually a pretty enjoyable game. [Issue#198, p.90]

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.

While Costume Quest is an utterly charming RPG...it's a rather simplistic affair that offers very little challenge. [Issue#199, p.103]

Should serve as a decent diversion until Puzzle Quest's true sequel turns up. [Issue#194, p.103]

Lovingly presented, but when only one of the games in the 'package' is worth playing then you've got a problem. [Issue#221, p.77]

Backbreaker fails to offer anything truly special to sports fans and feels like a fun-to-play tech demo. [Issue#193, p.97]

A far more generic title that is sure to disappoint fans. [Issue#154, p.80]

It should be DLC. [Issue#181, p.83]

An entertaining, if not a little under-polished, FPS that dares to strike out in new directions. [Issue#203, p.82]

It provides a basic distraction. It offers an introduction to control methods that both might be unfamiliar to Vita users and might not even end up being used in future games. It does what it means to and it handles itself competently – you'll just be bored of it within a week.

Good fun in short measures, this is ultimately geared for multiplayer, so unless you have a willing team on standby then it's probably best avoided. [Issue#213, p.96]

The laziness of the Playstation 3 port prevents it from being essential. [Issue#163, p.80]

There is enough of a draw to keep you playing, but the package is just a bit too flaky to really recommend. [Issue#198, p.98]

At four hours long, Quest For Booty doesn’t outstay its welcome, but it’s devoid of ambition, as is customary with the series. Ratchet & Clank is beginning to feel like a licensed franchise, but without the licence.

The storyline's barely even worth mentioning over the fact that it's so much of a parody of itself it hurts. [Issue#196, p.89]

It simply can't get over the control drawbacks of Sony's handheld. [Issue#153, p.80]

Our time on the Moon was fun, but not nearly as much as Pandora. [Issue#250, p.60]

There's something strangely uplifting here. [Issue#224, p.78]

Just be sure you've got a book or PSP spare for those, frankly, unbearable loading times. [Issue#152, p.78]

A classic 69. It's fun until you realise you're not getting enough out of it and that there are better games to play. Find something that allows for deeper penetration rather than the surface tickling provided by FlatOut 2. [Issue 142, p.86]

A game of four quarters, fittingly: one fun, one uninspired, one interesting and one broken. [Issue#197, p.90]

Whilst it's not what we imagined for the console, it's enough fun to justify its existence. [Issue # 149, p.64]

Competently put together and actually pretty well presented. [Issue#194, p.95]

Strikeforce serves as a refreshing direction for the series, one that will that will no doubt attract a few new fans. However, it can be unfairly punishing, so make sure you’ve got some mates to lend a hand.