Star Ocean is essentially a long corridor filled with too many enemies. [Apr 2010, p.100]

As a means of getting both your head and hands around Vita and its multitude of interfaces, there's nothing better. Forget the pre-loaded Welcome Park – within a few minutes of loading Frobisher Says, you feel at home stabbing, smudging and shaking away at the handheld.

Beneath this modest exterior lies an absorbing adventure. Its endearing narrative will draw you in and its superb fusion of action and tactics will keep you hooked. [June 2018, p.96]

It's just a shame that ploughing through the rest of the content is essentially gaming busywork. [Mar 2010, p.117]

Fun with friends, but best avoided like the press gang alone. [Feb 2009, p.103]

I awarded the PS3 version 8/10 and while this is a marginally better game, the final product has to be considered a disappointment when weighted against its lofty expectations – and sphere-kicking stablemate, which has already set the bar high for PS4 sports sims.

Over-complicated. [Christmas 2013, p.94]

Despite a few dodgy accents, Omensight sounds decent and looks even better. [Issue#151, p.88]

Formula One is far from terrible, but it simply can't compete with the balls-out brilliance of "Motorstorm." [May 2007, p.88]

Basic but beautifully crafted JRPG in the vein of the pre-PS2 Final Fantasy games. If you reminisce fondly about the genre's Golden Era, this is essential. [Sept 2016, p.102]

This is a sublimely addictive action throwback with an occasional habit of shooting itself in the foot. At least I can say this: politics has never been so exciting. [March 2016, p.89]

These are perplexing puzzles but they don’t become tiresome. It’s pretty too, with the beautiful background environments reflecting the mood of the characters. Everything comes together to create a game that will make you introspective, and by your interaction, really care about this small and personal story. [Issue#177, p.144]

There's nothing substantial here beyond desperate button hammering. [Dec 2009, p.125]

For all its easy-going accessibility, it doesn't play anything like a realistic game of rugby, so those looking for authenticity should kick this one into touch. [Sept 2007, p.106]

The shooty racing is good, clean fun. [Sept 2011, p.112]

It's the quality of the headscratchers that earns Turing a passing score. [March 2017, p.96]

Solid flying, familiar mission structure and some new ideas that don't work out. [Apr 2009, p.90]

This isn’t a game for hunting high scores or even for getting your hands on new lore (you get about 20 minutes of new, low-stakes cutscenes), but it is a good fit for lovers of Kingdom Hearts music or young players who are usually put off other rhythm games by the high difficulty. [Issue#183, p.81]

An undeniably great shooter, but don't expect a profound update from the original. [Apr 2015, p.87]

Thankfully Sixaxis control can be turned off. [May 2007, p.113]

A pitch-perfect party game for you and those who’ve come home to roost after flying the nest (or those who never actually left). Not as frantic as Overcooked but still a truck-full of fun. [Issue#176, p.76]

A lovingly remastered, nostalgic treat for fans, with all the cars and guns given extra polish. A robust GTA clone that should please anyone else who doesn’t mind a bit of gleefully juvenile silliness. [Issue#177, p.154]

A horrifying affair that will have you flinging the pad across the room in terror, ending any hope of a restful night's sleep. In the best possible way. Job done then. [Apr 2016, p.88]

This is a strong wrestling game, featuring the best grap engine yet seen on PlayStation, and only the weedy selection of extracurricular activities prevents a higher score. [Dec 2007, p.88]

It's great to have a solid grap alternative to UFC Undisputed. [Dec 2010, p.106]

Each campaign offers enough of a twist on the core loop to keep things interesting, either with environmental effects such as a health-sapping chill in the air or otherwise by switching up the rules of engagement. Acquainting yourself with each class’s specialities, especially as you equip better weapons and unlock new abilities, is a treat as well. However, there’s little to recommend to those who are not already fans of the genre and eager to roll some dice. [Issue#164, p.90]

Playable like a digitally remastered greatest hits album. [Nov 2009, p.120]

This isn’t Street Fighter or Soulcalibur, because it doesn’t set out to be. And it’s time series critics accepted that.