The best couchplay game since TowerFall. [June 2016, p.94]

If you're looking for a new arena for on-screen violence, this is well worth your money. [March 2018, p.85]

A beautiful pseudo-historical tale about family ties in all their forms, with a last act the rats have clearly had a nibble at. But the journey is still worth making. [Issue#163, p.88]

A cycle trip down childhood memory lane that will put a smile on your face. A terrific thesis from the ex-Media Molecule team on charming co-op fun. [Issue#167, p.86]

Technical teething issues aside, FFXIV is a blinding online RPG. [Nov 2013, p.92]

Addictive, fun, and one of PSN's best strategy games. [Issue#51, p.118]

While the success of the storytelling (and its exploration of psychology and mental health) is up for debate, there’s no denying this is a wonderful puzzle-platformer that is intelligent, unique, full of surprises, and, at five to six hours, never threatens to overstay its welcome. [Issue#184, p.91]

A must for genre lovers. [Issue#158, p.87]

For keen players, this expansion does what it’s supposed to – it doesn’t just add more space and monsters, it introduces new mechanics and nuances. Tough going for casual hunters, though. [Issue#167, p.84]

A new madden that genuinely feels fresh rather than a half-hearted, contractually-binding annual roster update. [Nov 2016, p.91]

Few games are this consistently surprising, let alone this well designed. [Issue#158, p.88]

In too many ways this is identical to the last game. That's not necessarily a bad thing - "RE4" is one of the greatest games ever made because it rewrote the rules for action games, setting a template for everything from "Dead Space" to "Dark Sector." Because of that this is still a damn near essential purchase. It's just a shame that the lack of evolution means it occasionally feels like it's lagging behind the very competitors it inspired. [Mar 2009, p.80]

With a stupidly generous variety of modes, challenges and room for player expression, OlliOlli is one of PS Vita’s most fun and alluring games to date.

The depth is the most impressive part of the game. [Spring 2011, p.108]

It could easily be tedious, and it's certainly templated. But the diversions are good enough, the hero personalised enough, and the ability to move around the world quick enough via your immediately available horse and map-skipping fast travel, that it feels like an adventure all the same. Plus, leaning down to slice enemies with a scythe from a horse makes it feel like you're playing demon polo, which is awesome.

It may be built from pretty basic building blocks, but Inversus combines them into satisfying and strategic shapes. [Nov 2016, p.91]

One very welcome addition is NHL 94 Anniversary mode. [Nov 2013, p.94]

Among the most enjoyable episodes Telltale has released – it just doesn’t let you take ownership of events to the extent previous episodes did. A thrilling two hours rippling with tension, but interactivity is becoming marginalised in favour of an cinematic pacing. You won’t use the pad much – and you won’t care.

Not a lot has changed, but then not a lot had to. The characters remain the best reason to get stuck into some dastardly tactical combat. [July 2016, p.91]

An absurd, slapstick adventure that puts laughs above all else. Jazzpunk's a smartly penned palate-cleanser that shines all the more brightly due to the lack of decent comedy competition on PS4. [Nov 2016, p.92]

Carrying you through this arduous journey are the minimalist story and art style – both of which are just detailed enough to remind you what you’re fighting for. Unto The End’s brand of intelligent combat makes for a demanding challenge that isn’t for everyone, yet its unpretentious nature results in a refreshing, if brief, melee-based adventure. [Issue#184, p.91]

Despite coming across as that bit drier than its source material, it's a well-realised Vita motor city and easily one of the best racers on the platform.

As the backbone of a larger game, though, it's solid, and an interesting alternative to the combat system of most RPGs. [Issue#158, p.91]

It's also nicely balanced in gameplay terms. [Jan 2012, p.101]

It's a wonderfully tactile, funny and warmhearted toy that's worth playing with. [Nov 2016, p.94]

A superb bundle. [Issue#158, p.92]

A teeny bit repetitive. [May 2011, p.113]

The cast, cues and fracas are still bringing down the house. [Apr 2014, p.86]