Very difficult to complete. [Christmas 2011, p.105]

It's such a shame the visuals end up spoiling an otherwise harrowing experience. [Aug 2017, p.96]

Echo's biggest problem is that the initial buzz of its concept gets fainter the longer it lasts. [Christmas 2017, p.83]

Counterspy's scrappiness makes anything beyond [a few hours of fun] rather dicey. [Nov 2014, p.90]

An exemplary use of an official license, dressed up in Unreal Engine 4's superb visuals and offering a challenging racing experience. Not perfect, but very good indeed. [Aug 2017, p.97]

There's little reason to buy Ultra Street Fighter IV if you have any version of Street Fighter IV on PS3, but post-patch it remains great despite a rather crusty conversion. [Apr 2015, p.95]

Do Not Fall is a game of constant death & gnawing tension, rather than enjoyment. A very well put together platformer; it just utterly barbecues your nerves.

Only cumbersome controls steer[] this shy of a more eufloric score. [Christmas 2011, p.109]

Deep and playable enough to make it work. [Feb 2009, p.97]

It's inventive and engrossing - and almost ridiculously cheap. [Feb 2010, p.115]

There's a phenomenal level of detail, and it's incredibly satisfying to see everything come together. It's just a shame there isn't more guidance. [May 2018, p.79]

Despite some irritating moments, Legasista does possess some cool play concepts. [Nov 2012, p.87]

A likeable follow-up that addresses valid criticisms of its predecessor and provides gory fun, but loses a little of what made it special in the process. [Christmas 2017, p.90]

Despite the odd frustration, Epic Mickey 2 is a brave platformer. It's intelligent, full of humour and, in typical Disney style, the cut-scenes are musical. Like the theme parks, environments are rich, and characters are OTT and full of enthusiasm. It's an enjoyable journey through the past century of Disney, and despite the pitfalls there are some beautifully created levels and moments of pure magic.

Hardcore hockey fans with plenty of patience will reap big rewards from 2K8, but if it's an easy way in you're after, stick with EA's superior "NHL 08." [Dec 2007, p.114]

Does a tidy job of recreating familiar sideshow attractions. [Christmas 2011, p.109]

A worthy partner to the PS3 version. [Jan 2009, p.98]

The interactivity is erratic, but it's got enough personality to justify the purchase if you have kids. [Christmas 2011, p.111]

Artistically it's a bit gaudy. [Feb 2014, p.87]

Unapologetically haphazard. [Mar 2009, p.88]

There's a huge selection of activities. [Christmas 2011, p.111]

This straddles the generation gap rather awkwardly. [Feb 2014, p.90]

Its not the game its forerunner was, but The Fractured But Whole's accessible combat tactics and occasional rib-ticklers ensure most players will have a good time. [Christmas 2017, p.96]

These updates aside, it's hard to ignore the spectacularly half-arsed mentality on show, despite the budget price tag. [Christmas 2011, p.111]

This is a game that seeks to find the good in you, so why not return the favour? [Feb 2014, p.93]

Where this version loses out to its bigger bro is that the zoomed-in perspective feels claustrophobic by comparison. [Mar 2009, p.94]

A short, spooky soundscape with bags of atmosphere and sterling sound design, marred mainly by a lacklustre story and corny voice acting. [Christmas 2017, p.97]

Captures almost all the charm of its full-sized counterpart. [Christmas 2010]