A solid idea, but that's all. [Dec 2016, p.73]

The story is muddled and not engaging, which could be forgivable if the action was more involving. Using the monocle to see clues is a nice idea, but it’s underutilised and poorly implemented (though it’s possible some of this could be a porting error). The encounters with the Mother are successfully tense, and the (few) monster designs are good. It’s almost a shame you don’t see more of them. Silver Chains does achieve some solid jump scares and would be worth a run-through with friends if you can pick it up in a sale. Overall, though, it sadly lacks both substance and polish. [Issue#186, p.85]

The lack of multiplayer is baffling. [July 2014, p.80]

Frustration is bad enough, but pain? Unacceptable. [Issue#186, p.82]

If you’re looking for a satisfying sneaky experience, then last year’s Sniper Elite delivers far more than Ghost Warrior 2, which is already destined to be filler for the pre-owned shelves at your local retailer. The odd joyful kill can’t make up for its appalling visuals, and this frustratingly hollow experience misses its target entirely.

Half-arsed superhero rubbish. [Christmas 2008, p.119]

Hell, Speedwalking Arcade would have more longevity than this. [Feb 2010, p.114]

Juddering. [July 2014, p.93]

This isn't an offensively bad game, merely a game with no purpose. [Sept 2012, p.115]

Brain-munchingly dull. [Aug 2012, p.111]

The shooting is less responsive, because Space Junkies doesn’t allow you to use PS Move controllers. Instead, you aim by pointing the DualShock – something that can work in slower-paced VR shooters like Resident Evil 7, but just isn’t suited to frenetic head-to-head combat, especially when the game’s crossplay links you up with PC players using full motion controls. [Issue#162, p.82]

A ham-fisted cover shooter with sloppy controls and dully weaponry (read: spells). [Sept 2011, p.116]

Poorly thought out and ultimately frustrating. [Oct 2007, p.108]

A mobile freemium game in a poor disguise, then, Guns Up! feels soulless, with all the variety locked-up tight, early on, behind level gates and constant, nagging pleas for cash. [Feb 2016, p.90]

Little more than an unfortunate blip on the gaming radar. [Sept 2011, p.116]

Like olden days Command & Conquer. Only minus the combat, the war, and the fun. [Sept 2011, p.116]

The on-foot sections provide passable, brain-numbing fun and fighting fans will enjoy collecting new combos and going up against familiar end-of-level bosses. But if you're expecting anything new or intellectually stimulating you're in for a bumpy ride. [Mar 2007, p.115]

It's essentially a third-person hack 'n' slash with an RPG film laid over the top.

By no means a disaster, but it captures none of the majestic, mechaphiliac idiocy of the movies. [Sept 2011, p.117]

Never has mass slaughter felt so pedestrian. [May 2011, p.103]

With a fantastic lineup, interesting fresh mechanics like the minions, and a bounty target being placed on the player performing best, Bounty Battle was in a good position to succeed, but it’s frankly hampered by being clunky and not much fun to play. A real shame. [Issue#181, p.86]

The combat system is leaden. [Aug 2007, p.114]

Misjudged difficulty and cumbersome controls. [Aug 2012, p.115]

It's cheesily charming in its own way, but this is one of PS3's most low-rent titles. [Dec 2011, p.91]

Tedious enemies. [Aug 2012, p.117]

Is it enough to make you forget you spent ten minutes trying to load a gun, or ignore the way the characters look like they were made in 1998, or forgive a story that delivers the emotional impact of Question Of Sport repeats? No. [Issue#176, p.74]

As far as being an actioner that's worthy of your time, this is not up to the standard we'd expect. In fact, it's nowhere Nier. [June 2010, p.105]

Maybe with another update Surgeon Sim will be a slice of VR brilliance, but until then, it's time to pull the plug and call it. [Feb 2017, p.96]