Downloadable fun at its finest. [Feb 2008, p.98]

20 new trials - feats of skill that perfectly complement the flawlessly translated controlset. [Apr 2012, p.113]

An odd but very welcome addition to PSN. [Apr 2009, p.97]

The core combat loop delivers a unique and very satisfying soulsborne, and the push to an open world is a win. But technical problems and a lack of enemy variety hold The Surge 2 back from greatness . [Issue#168, p.80]

The platforming gameplay itself is simple, but in conjunction with the lovely art style and excellent soundtrack, there are times when Sound Shapes becomes a genuine joy. [Oct 2012, p.119]

Devotees to the 20-sided dice will be pleased with the level of fan service on offer here, while even those who've never dared step into the Games Workshop will garner some no-thinking-required enjoyment from this fun if basic orc-driller. [Nov 2011, p.98]

A collection of highs and lows, Dream Drop Distance is fluid but flawed. It's Aqua's heart-stirring tale that will make seasoned keyblad wielders rejoice. [March 2017, p.93]

Only its lack of depth prevents Impact from troubling the top tier of wrestling games. [Nov 2008, p.104]

A creative stealth game that improves on its predecessor, though remains a little rough around the edges. Styx remains a deeply unpleasant character. [May 2017, p.93]

When it goes the way you want, though, Victory VS is a bold, enjoyable mess. [Sept 2015, p.94]

A cartoony feast for the eyes and ears, with a great overworld and lovely design. The platforming could be better, but it’s engaging enough to be worth your time. [Issue#168, p.79]

There's still loads to like here. [Oct 2011, p.115]

There's too much trial and error, but this is still a refreshing spin on a stale genre. [Nov 2012, p.97]

Tense at first, the initial thrills dampen the more time you spend in the company, but The Flame In The Flood's warm ambience and unusual design are worth discovering for yourself. [March 2017, p.94]

While I’ve got my steel toecap in the puppy’s ribcage, I might as well say that the galaxy-trotting do-good gig gets repetitive quickly.

This is a game that understands the hardcore racer, and that it’s important to choose the font of your bike number. But it’s also a game that believes its handling to be so compelling it doesn’t need to dress up nicely to achieve, say, an 8/10. It isn’t.

Solid, chunky fun with chainswords. [Oct 2011, p.115]

It all becomes a beautiful addictive dream. [Nov 2011, p.99]

A few awkward steps threaten to spoil its performance, but strong characters and exceptional production values earn Dancing All Night a rousing reception. [Christmas 2015, p.77]

Deserves an award for its ability to reduce four supposedly mature adults to giddy yelps. [Christmas 2007, p.112]

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

While the game feels padded and the animation creaky, DMC4's crisp combat wins through. [Sept 2015, p.95]

With deeper options, this would have been an essential. [Oct 2007, p.100]

Engrossing pick-up-and-play action. [Apr 2012, p.115]

More of a place worth seeing than a game worth playing. [Nov 2011, p.104]

Some great modifications, but lacklustre world design, shallow progression and awful cutscenes deprive it of traction. [Christmas 2015, p.80]

The problem is, it's all a tiny bit unbalanced. [Christmas 2008, p.102]

Cars can be tricked out until they look like four-wheeled drag queens. [Christmas 2008, p.88]