Amusing and distinctive. [Issue#174, p.93]

It's going to be off-putting for newcomers because it's an awkward mess in the context of modern gaming's drive for slick controls but regardless, it's strangely familiar and reminiscent of a different era for everyone else. [Issue#211, p.99]

Rapstar touches the musical bones other games can't reach. [Issue#199, p.98]

Wheelman is a dark horse; way more fun than we’d anticipated, but nevertheless lacking in the final layer of sheen that we expect for the increasingly meaningful financial layout.

It may not be a classic, but The Bourne Conspiracy still gets more right than it does wrong. Thanks to the awesome variety of Takedown moves, there are few games that will make you feel more like a highly trained killer.

PES diehards will defend the strangely robotic take on the beautiful game, but those wanting a flowing, realistic game should eye up the old adversary. [Issue#185, p.76]

Fans of the series should be prepared for a fight if they want to get the most out of the game. [Issue#139, p.75]

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

Good fun and great value....but the graphics are boring and it does get repetitive. [Issue#210, p.99]

The definitive version of a good fighting game, but the limited visual upgrades for PS4 fall way short of our expectations. [Issue#254, p.68]

Only a complete lack of online play and poor AI let it down. [Issue#202, p.97]

It's humourless, but functional and quite fun. [Issue#190, p.76]

If this game was longer than six hours, we'd give it a much better score, but the length of it isn't quite redeemed by the great story and mediocre gameplay. [Issue#157, p.72]

Mirror’s Edge offers an exciting alternative to the usual FPSs, but isn’t quite as revolutionary as it should have been. Still, if you’re after style over substance, Faith offers thrills and spills beyond the average action game.

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

The building your own mech aspect is good enough, but the rest of the game is let down by the shallowness of the twee characters, unwieldy combat and simple plot. [Issue 143, p.92]

Has nearly all of the same gameplay flaws as its predecessor and as such doesn't really represent any kind of step forward. [Issue#196, p.86]

Conan's lack of original ideas and last-gen gameplay, clips the wings of an otherwise thoroughly entertaining action/fantasy romp. [Issue#160, p.95]

As card games go, this is actually not too bad. [Issue#227, p.77]

There's quite a bit of new content here. [Issue#187, p.82]

Fans of the series will be pleasantly surprised. [Issue#234, p.78]

It’s an entry-level arcade racer, with a range of fast and destructive events plus an open-world theme and a host of licensed vehicles. Need For Speed Undercover is fun and tailored to suit all tastes.

This is the least fun we've had with Guitar Hero for a long time. [Issue#197, p.93]

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]

The automatic combat is a mixed blessing with all the easy random battles going on, but linearity of the story holds it back. [Issue 142, p.96]

If first impressions count then TNA is likely to win over plenty of fans. But for those who want more for their money, TNA Impact! 2 is likely to be more up your street. Is it better than SmackDown? Tune in next month to find out.

Racing with four pals manages to spark nostalgia perfectly. [Issue 142, p.103]

It does a good job, but you're always aware of its unfulfilled potential. [Issue#200, p.98]