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

Most frustrating of all, however, is that the game can be amazing at times. [Issue 148, p.80]

Measure yourself on a graph that shows 'love of racing' on the vertical by 'impatience' on the horizontal. If you place somewhere around the top-right, then give it a try. [Issue#165, p.80]

Playing like a mixture of Phoenix Wright, Virtue’s Last Reward and Persona, Danganronpa is a compelling and thrilling visual novel with great writing and characterisation. Anyone in the mood for a good murder mystery should get on it, quick sharp.

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]

But the fact that it is no more than an aesthetic update hurts. [Issue#163, p.82]

An engaging and deeply rewarding racing game. [Issue#238, p.70]

Great fun - when played for ten minutes and wading through zombies with a paddle-saw. When you play it properly, though, it falls apart. Frustrating, bloated and slightly stilted - it's fun, but not revolutionary. [Issue#197, p.88]

Drop the Football Life rubbish, please. [Issue#210, p.82]

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

It might not be online, but if you have three friends, who really cares? [Issue #151, p.68]

The technical quality of the remaster might be in question, but the quality of the game itself is not. [Issue#254, p.70]

There's no denying that Call of Duty 3 uses the PS3's considerable power to spectacular and dramatic effect, but this just makes it an even bigger shame that it so often gets so many of the basics so very wrong. [Issue 148, p.72]

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

The definitive weapon-based fighter comes to the PSP and manages not to lose anything in the translation. [Issue#183, p.72]

This is the choice for those wanting a relaxing, satisfying time, while Blazblue should be the choice for those looking to learn and hone their craft.

After pressing any button repeatedly for almost a day we can only assume that there has to be a better way to make a wrestling game work. [Issue #147, p.70]

To all but the most fragile newcomer the caddy's inclusion is the opposite of empowering. [Issue#204, p.86]

It's for the dedicated gamers amongst you only. [Issue 144, p.80]

The Darkness combines the best bits of mafia and war films, producing one complete, intriguing experience...Few licensed games go beyond the realms of their source material, but The Darkness does it in a fun, gritty and engaging way. [Issue#154, p.62]

Brings a fairly fresh approach to learning a real guitar. [Issue#223, p.72]

By focusing on getting a smaller number of key elements right, Second Son delivers an experience that oozes quality of design and execution in most of the right places. Yes, the character and story could have done with some fleshing out, but that’s less of a problem when playing as morally-questionable mutant is this much fun.

A deep, strategic and challenging game of tennis. [Issue#195, p.97]

A surprisingly powerful music-creation tool. [Issue#186, p.81]

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]

Some of these games are good – some aren’t. It’s only about £30 for 48 titles and it’ll make your house look tidier, and save your knees from too much bending down.

There's so little here for anyone who's played the previous versions, but a lot for those who haven't. [Issue#160, p.97]

Certainly one of the best multiplayer experiences on the PSP. [Issue#157, p.94]