Feels like Rambo for poultry. [Christmas 2011, p.104]

The spirit if Studio Ghibli lingers, mostly thanks to Joe Hisaishi's score. But this sequel isn't as charming or bold as its new features would have you believe. [May 2018, p.71]

Periodically, a malicious doll-like girl appears to stress-test your sphincter.

An online experience of wildly fluctuating highs and lows that demands a lot but explains little. [Apr 2015, p.89]

The pad controls are something of a compromise, but a good one for the most part. [Aug 2015, p.90]

Colossal fun for the duration of its story mode, it's core mechanics thrill though variety is a bit of a sticking point. Yet for the most part, this licensed gem shines. [Oct 2016, p.80]

It does, on occasion, achieve brilliance. [May 2008, p.110]

Yes, you will fail, but failure seldom feels cheap or unfair. [May 2018, p.74]

Lingering problems from the old PS3 games remain, but this is a return to form for the legendary spookster. [Apr 2015, p.92]

These additions are all obviously welcome, but the racing itself doesn't really show much sign of progress. [Aug 2017, p.93]

Solid fun, and enough to generate interest in the already-confirmed sequel, but little else. [Apr 2010, p.106]

It's simple as hell. [Dec 2012, p.111]

There's no extremely bloody climax as there was in ep one. [Apr 2015, p.94]

Those plot threads need weaving together soon, lest our interest run out before winter arrives. [Aug 2015, p.90]

Taking a similar approach to Heavy Rain's storytelling-with-a-controller, Asura's Wrath is a brave, unique and beautiful interactive animation that's simply a bit light on gameplay. Unlike Quantic Dream's game, your mistakes have little consequence and you're not offered decisions about Asura's destiny. If you were, he could have ascended even higher.

Excellent fighting, but not great at anything beyond the core hack, slash, and gas-powered aerial maneuvering. [May 2018, p.76]

The fresh concept gives a shot in the arm to one of the stalest genres around. [Christmas 2010]

Equally frustrating and hilarious. [Nov 2014, p.89]

There's too much repetition, too little excitement, and it all feels like it's been done before. [Feb 2010, p.104]

Controls are awkwardly mapped and the music is unbearably repetitive, but exploration is rewarded and the mechanic is neat enough to keep you playing. [Christmas 2011, p.104]

An intense, brutal and gorgeous ARPG. If you've got withdrawal symptoms from Diablo 3, look no further. [Aug 2017, p.96]

Street only fails to score higher because of its Gamebreaker feature. Activated after you've nailed enough big hits, it virtually guarantees you'll score a touchdown or nab an interception. [Apr 2007, p.118]

There's enough tactical depth. [Aug 2015, p.92]

With a wheel and pedals, Assetto Corsa offers the finest, smoothest simulation of real driving yet. But as an actual racing game, it's rather sedate, feature-light and often unfairly difficult. [Oct 2016, p.84]

Uniquely, irresistibly charming. [Dec 2012, p.114]

The only game I've ever reviewed that I've awarded an extra point for having a nice soundtrack. [Christmas 2011, p.105]

A fantastic idea that looks to the past for both its visuals and mechanics. The underlying roguelike itself is solid, but the eye-catching ASCII style is a big part of its appeal. [Oct 2016, p.86]

Not exactly family-friendly Christmas fare, but definitely worth a look with friends. [Christmas 2017, p.60]