Challenging, with a massive variety of gun customisation, held back by unfortunate bugs. [June 2014, p81]

An addictive precision racer that only has two speeds: easy, or brutal. [June 2014, p80]

Improves the JRPG rigmarole with one or two great ideas. Is a letdown in the writing department. [June 2014, p79]

Lovingly ported to PSV, but not completely ageless. [June 2014, p77]

Only Hobbit-sized improvements to the formula. May as well wait for the inevitable re-release that includes the third movie DLC. [June 2014, p77]

A big hitter, but not quite a home run due to unfixed bugs and a lack of evolution. [June 2014, p76]

Runs at 1080p, includes tweaks and extra content. Well worth the upgrade from PS3. [June 2014, p74]

It might not to be on your new PS4, but Brazil 2014 is still quite a surprisingly polished spin-off. [June 2014, p72]

Who'd have thought the guys behind Far Cry 3 could show JRPGs how it's done? [June 2014, p70]

Okay in solo, but offers must-own 4-person multiplayer madness. [May 2014, p83]

Load times are an issue, but this tap-dancer proves to be pretty, and pretty taxing. [May 2014, p83]

A host of small refinements add up to create the best game in the series. [May 2014, p83]

PlayStation owners didn't get this on console for a decade. We didn't miss much. [May 2014, p83]

An essential reintroduction to one of the finest JRPGs for the PS2. Now how about that FFVII remake? [May 2014, p82]

Shorter than your average LEGO adventure, doesn't build upon the formula in meaningful ways. [May 2014, p81]

Mind-bending and impossible to put down, Fez will have you thinking outside the box. [May 2014, p79]

Short, but reasonably priced. Ground Zeroes is a striking entry in an evolving franchise. [May 2014, p78]

Addictive and charming in equal measure, and never short of new ideas. [May 2014, p77]

The definition of a pick up and play that's fiendishly addictive. This is perfect for the Vita. [May 2014, p77]

Basement Crawl is aptly named – for that's where it belongs, packed away in a dusty box. [May 2014, p76]

Is (currently) free, looks better, and you can now be messed with by stream-watching gamers. What's not to love? [May 2014, p76]

A handful of extra content and a bit of a spit-shine do not a great next-gen package make. [May 2014, p75]

It's still not quite perfect, but Awesomenauts Assemble is certainly a noticeable step up from its PS3 older brother. [May 2014, p75]

Getting your arm chopped off might actually be a better option. Just avoid this. [May 2014, p74]

While its visual splendours cannot be denied, a few fumbled design decisions hold this back from true greatness. [May 2014, p73]

It may not have any competitors, but it's one that is sure to impress fans. [May 2014, p.80]

A highly addictive platformer whose shine is marred by a few control issues. [April 2014, p83]

The niche this mad gun’s aimed at should get this immediately. Everyone else: run. [April 2014, p81]

An update worthy of the source material. Old-school platforming worth jumping into [April 2014, p81]

A solid follow-up that although enjoyable, doesn’t quite reach the same heights of its debut. [April 2014, p80]

It’s not perfect, but Outlast still succeeds at scaring the pants off you. [April 2014, p80]

A pretty spesh experience that asks a lot of your time and, yeah, sometimes your patience, too. [April 2014, p79]

As the final nail in the coffin of this two-part series, CLoS2 is more than a little rusty. [April 2014, p78]

A nail-biting experience needing a few more coats of polish to stand out. [April 2014, p76]

A worthy sequel to one of the best RPGs ever made. Noobs and casual gamers, it’s time to level up. [April 2014, p74]

A head-on collision of Dynasty Warriors’ combat and Monster Hunter taxidermy. Shines in co-op. [April 2014, p73]

War may be hell, but it’s not as bad as this ugly, unbalanced, short excuse for a rail-shooter. [April 2014, p72]

Trey Parker and Matt Stone mercilessly tear RPGs a new one while making quite a decent one of their own. [April 2014, p70]

Minor control updates and all the DLC included. Looks gorgeous, still plays great. [February 2014, p83]

Looks marginally better than the PS3 version. That's about it. [February 2014, p83]

Only comes alive with the right four-player crowd. Soloists, avoid. [February 2014, p83]

Bursting with personality and cuteness. Challenge anorexic. [February 2014, p83]

A decent PS3 game swung low enough to limbo under our already low expectations. [February 2014, p82]

There is no way this antiquated nobody is worth this much of your money and attention. [February 2014, p82]

The one and only PS4 difference – camera-only dancing –intermittently works. Woo. [February 2014, p81]

With its improved controls, Escape Plan is now criminally good value for money. [February 2014, p81]

A truly evergreen title that looks and handles noticeably better on your next-gen system. [February 2014, p79]

A gorgeously produced pinball dream that comes close to besting the real thing. [February 2014, p81]

A personality-packed puzzlefest that defies categorisation and is one of the funniest games in recent memory. [February 2014, p80]

Easy to get into, difficult to master, and free as a bird. Definitely sample-worthy. [February 2014, p79]

If you mooch for free off only one MMO this year, make it this one. [February 2014, p78]

Shallow combat, annoying upgrade system, and a forgettable plot. Rainbow Moon is no pot of gold. [January 2014, p83]

Goes well, but lazily 'remastered' and made redundant by its sequels. [January 2014, p83]

Not worth the upgrade if you already own it on PS3. Definitely worth a next-gen late-adoption. [January 2014, p83]

An unpolished gem that dug deep for fun, but came up with repetitiveness. [January 2014, p83]

Great idea, not so great execution. Contrast's really only suited for the hardcore puzzle lover. [January 2014, p82]

Warframe is an enjoyable free-to-play co-op shooter that's held back by confusing interface. [January 2014, p81]

Action-JRGs don't get any better than this. [January 2014, p81]

It lacks the bells and whistles, but give Blacklight a chance and you'll be pleasantly surprised. [January 2014, p79]

Whether you're a rookie or an in-the-know veteran, this is an enjoyable package. [January 2014, p78]

Bland, lacklustre and devoid of excitement. Expect it to hit nothing but net as it lands in your local bargain bin. [January 2014, p77]

Resogun is a downloadable crack of the best variety. Buy it. [January 2014, p76]

At its best, Tearaway is a wonderful celebration of Vita's creative potential. [January 2014, p74]

Without a doubt the best GT in the series thus far, but held back by aging game design and time-delayed DLC features. [January 2014, p70]

A perfect port of what is effectively an emergent fun generator. [March 2014, p81]

A fun dexterity test deepened by its clever use of perspective. [March 2014, p81]

A painfully generic puzzler that tries nothing new, outstays its welcome. [March 2014, p81]

An excellent concept that's half broken. Add [40] points if they ever get around to fixing the crashes. [March 2014, p81]

Liberation has plenty of interesting things going for it, but is only essential for completionists. [March 2014, p80]

The visuals may be as appetizing as earwax, but this is still inexplicably fun, especially with a cohort. [March 2014, p79]

Great games have a simple concept and message. Don’t Starve will leave you feeling full. [March 2014, p78]

Could have done with actual new content. Otherwise, a cheaper, shinier version of a criminally under-sold gem. [March 2014, p77]

It’s taken a while, but Minecraft has arrived in all its creative, daunting and addictive glory. [March 2014, p76]

Not bad, just disappointing. The best combat in the series spoiled by subpar plot and too-often-iffy visuals. [March 2014, p74]

This is a random dungeon roguelike where if you die, or don’t use an ‘exit item’ in time, you lose half your cash, all of your stash – and it’s thrilling. A must-have for old-school masochists. [Christmas 2013, p83]

On the topic of being rushed, this game was, to shelves. The combat isn’t fluid, collision detection is spotty, and we frequently got trapped in floors. [Christmas 2013, p83]

Needless to say, NBA 2K14 has set the bar extremely high for sports games on PS4. It plays just as well as its PS3 underling, and even if you’re not a super hardcore sports fan we’d recommend a purchase simply to use it as a visual showcase for your new PS4. It never fails to put a jaw on the floor. [Christmas 2013, p83]

A worthy entry that cannot escape being pinned down by some crucial flaws. [Christmas 2013, p82]

It’s not Symphony of the Night, but if you’re a long-time fan, you must whip it. [Christmas 2013, p82]

Given how unfriendly the steering is in Hot Wheels: World’s Best Driver, you should take its subtitle very seriously. Nobody, short of a vehicular virtuoso without global equal can keep these cars in a straight line. [Christmas 2013, p81]

The Vita’s augmented reality answer to Pokémon. [Christmas 2013, p81]

Generic shooter whose epic bugs are not limited to its alien antagonists.[Christmas 2013, p81]

FIFA 14 on PS4 is a worthy upgrade, but by and large is the same game you probably already own. If you’re still waiting for a complete overhaul... well let’s see what EA does next year. [Christmas 2013, p.81]

It’s a little short, but still manages to satisfy, is dirt cheap and sure to leave you a smile on your dial. [Christmas 2013, p80]

LEGO: Marvel Super Heroes is a pretty attractive package, boasting a lot of game and overflowing with reverent fanservice. [Christmas 2013, p79]

It’s more WWE – packing a presentation which, despite being in need of a next-gen overhaul, does a fantastic job of replicating the exhilaration of real-life fights. It’ll satisfy your bodyslamming desires – just don’t expect perfection. [Christmas 2013, p78]

Truth is, Batman is the hero the Vita deserves, but Blackgate just isn’t the game it needs right now. [Christmas 2013, p78]

Every console release has to have its well-intentioned but ultimately not-quite-there launch title. Unfortunately, Knack appears to be that game for the PlayStation 4, despite some cool ideas and genuinely fun moments. [Christmas 2013, p76]

Rivals is a sequel that confidently overtakes 2012’s Most Wanted. No doors are blown off, but needs are very much fulfilled. . [Christmas 2013, p75]

All of the augmentations do not unbalance what was already a near-perfect formula. Do yourself a favour, step out of your genre-rut and buy this gem today. [Christmas 2013, p74]

This is the reboot the series needed. If you own a PS4, you own this by default. [Christmas 2013, p70]

Infinity Ward has taken its foot off the accelerator here. The marketing department might as well have called it Call of Duty: Coasts. [Christmas 2013, p68]

It’s a shame DICE still treads the B-grade storytelling path with its single-player game, otherwise Battlefield 4 would be dangerously close to shooter perfection. [Christmas 2013, p67]

An uninspired, inexpensive stocking filler. Nothing more. [December 2013, p83]

A stellar addition to any local social gathering. Decent competitive online components, too. [December 2013, p83]

Ignore the lure of this worm and certainly don't wriggle over to buy it. This is a trap. [December 2013, p83]

A noticeable decrease in hilarity turns Brighter Darkness into the series' first sin in a long time. Only the most dedicated will forgive it. [December 2013, p83]

A three-hour experience that is equally touching, haunting and well worth your time. [December 2013, p82]