Less polished than PS4’s big-money sporting contingent, AO2 nonetheless pleases thanks to user-friendly controls, cute details and a clever creation-sharing mechanic. [Issue#172, p.92]

No doubt David Moyes would love it. [Christmas 2009, p.117]

Like olden days Command & Conquer. Only minus the combat, the war, and the fun. [Sept 2011, p.116]

Clunky car and melee combat, an often visually stunning wasteland, and a funny sidekick make this a solid open-world, albeit one that runs out of gas mid-journey. [Nov 2015, p.103]

Just not very good. [Christmas 2009, p.116]

When the combat works it’s excellent, and the pinstripes-and-fedoras setting always appeals – as does Carter’s wonderfully overblown, “My God… the humanity” personality. Sadly, however, once you’re past the first few hours you’ve seen the best of what’s on offer. The tactical squad combat is hugely enjoyable and rewarding at times, but let down by inconsistency and repetition. Turn-based marvel Enemy Unknown’s remains the Xcom game to beat. Joel Gregory

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The tactical depth is somewhat let down by an inconsistent technical quality. [Apr 2016, p.94]

The problem is that, even at its best, it's an 11-year-old best. [Aug 2011, p.114]

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

Changes to the handling and upgrade system show a series maturing, but the focus on story means we get fewer missions. Offline and online, Iron Rain is fun, disposable nonsense. New to EDF? Start here. [Issue#162, p.90]

It's also overly familiar, too short and full of irritating load times. [Apr 2012, p.113]

This instalment of Burnout strikes just the right balance between addictive and repetitive, especially as it features big bro's groundbreaking Autolog system for competing against your buddies.

No mere spinoff, this is a beautiful addition to the series. [June 2015, p.89]

Stupid and, frankly, it's pretty good fun. [Jan 2008, p.113]

A satisfying difficulty curve. [Dec 2011, p.108]

This short ep is as close as we've come to filler. [Aug 2014, p.91]

A fiddly one to get to grips with, stick with Snake Pass and everything will eventually click. When it does, it's a decent platformer that should raise a smile or two. [June 2017, p.82]

Battling and taming dinosaurs is undoubtedly a joyous pursuit. Unfortunately, the excitement is marred by the game's overly grindy nature and your lack of purpose. [Oct 2017, p.86]

It's still playable, but needs some extra coaching next time out. [June 2011, p.112]

A lot of fussy distraction from the one-note combat. [Apr 2015, p.94]

Despite the token attempts at longevity, the romance won't linger. [May 2016, p.94]

Perhaps the most nonsensical game on PS3 - and all the better for it. [Christmas 2009, p.107]

A personal journey through troubled waters that won’t strike a chord with everyone. The scenery sweetens the deal if you’re debating buying a ticket for this voyage. [Issue#165, p.86]

Interactive storytelling done right. A superb setting and impressive central performance heighten a relatively simple plot, demanding multiple playthroughs just so you can see everything. [Issue#167, p.88]

Prepare to be grapple hooked. [Dec 2016, p.77]

Skyrim is a game you really make your own, and building a home in Hearthfire is a natural and enjoyable extension of this concept. It’s not quite up there with the excitement of slaying beasts and looting dungeons, but homebodies will love it nonetheless.

Although the gameplay and character models feel refreshed (Patrick’s limbs are delightfully floppy), the level design pales when compared to newer 3D platformers. Fully remade,2 including a remastered soundtrack, Battle For Bikini Bottom proves to be fun on a technical level, but the barren worlds, many NPCs you cannot interact with, and vexing objectives (the rolling ball in Mermaid Man’s lair, anybody?) make it fun and frustrating in equal measure. Fans won’t want to leave this one at the bottom of the sea. [Issue#178, p.82]