Despite the obvious quality of the piece, it's something many of us simply can't get the most out of, and without a good deal of effort, it's something of a chore. It's time for the dreaded, "one for the fans." [Issue #150, p.60]

Sadly hampered by a poor control system. [Issue#154, p.88]

Climax was really onto something here. If it only decided to sway a little from the constant arena-like battles and introduced some more exploration and puzzle-solving, with much more downtime, it could have been one of the great PS2 action games. [Issue #150, p.66]

We love it, yes, but it's just way too similar to the previous game to warrant a purchase for anyone not completely in love with the series. [JPN Import; Issue 141, p.92]

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

A crushing disappointment for those who thought Sonic had finally found his feed in 3D. Uncontrollable, twitchy, awkward and confused, this game will kill off all hope of there being another decent Sonic outing ever again. [Issue # 149, p.66]

An insufferably boring platformer unworthy of attention. [Issue #150, p.91]

This is far too flimsy to to take up more than a few hours of your time. [Issue #150, p.78]

Distinctly ordinary. [Issue #151, p.79]

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

It's just too much of a chore and with the Star Wars link tenuous at best, it'd be better if you left this on a shelf far, far away. [Issue 148, p.90]

A careful and luscious conversion from the PSP, Lemmings does little to warrant derision. [Issue #151, p.67]

Actually plays slightly better than the new PS2 version - perhaps it's because you don't have to press buttons repeatedly quite as much and this helps save your wrists from pain and prevents you from snapping your PSP in half. [Issue #147, p.88]

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]

A banal experience that features some of the flimsiest mini-games we've ever had the misfortune to play. [Issue # 149, p.87]

A few control niggles cannot hide its quality. [Issue # 149, p.70]

While the game itself is perfectly sound, Brother in Arms: D-Day is let down by some seriously poor controls that see you constantly trying to fight against the PSP when it's really those pesky jerries you should be focusing on. [Issue # 149, p.78]

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

Okay, so Thrillville's brilliance is broken - but it's still brilliance nonetheless. [Issue # 147, p.72]

It's the same old trek through the claustrophobic levels, whacking enemies until they disappear. [Issue #151, p.74]

The best game since "Tony Hawk's 3." [Issue 148, p.66]

It's online, it's smooth to control, it's cheap, and it's worth a blast. [Issue #152, p.72]

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

All this obsessive tinkering smacks of desperation. [Issue 148, p.71]

Even the shockingly bad likes of "Altered Beast" are mildly entertaining. A good compilation, but not quite great. [Issue #147, p.90]

Trekkies will appreciate the presentation, and the quotes that appear on each loading screen are a nice touch. Unfortunately, the actual game is nothing but mediocre. [Issue 148, p.89]

The major new addition - greater control of offensive blocking - offers a reliable alternative to players tired of throwing the ball. [Issue 148, p.84]

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]