Thief is worth it for the setting and hardcore stealth, but it’s marred by some poor AI and passive gameplay.

Clunky loading times. [July 2011, p.105]

Body-swapping for new powers never gets dull. HyperParasite is a creative roguelike with major progression issues, but heaps of derisive charm and tight twinstick shooting. [Issue#175, p.77]

The restrictive and repetitious combat is too simplistic to keep your attention for dynastic periods. [Apr 2012, p.113]

A cumbersome and confusing fighter that's hard to penetrate, Dissidia NT can be rewarding for Final Fantasy fans once you get your head around the mechanics. [Apr 2018, p.94]

It's mainly gore-splattered fun. [March 2012, p.103]

A compelling take on the future hampered by a story very much of our time. When I think about it, this is one I’d struggle to recommend that you pay much mind to. [Issue#153, p.87]

There's enough gore-spillage here to satisfy that Japanese horror hardcore. [Apr 2013, p.109]

Sadly the online mode is sluggish, and playing against friends is more laborious than it should be. Still, Bend evidently has a passion for the series, and – packed with trivia, and a novel new way to interact with the Uncharted universe – this is no lacklustre spin-off. It can't match your love for Elena, but is a unique combination that deserves its place on your Vita. Especially at just £3.19.

It'll be interesting to see how it develops and grows. [Spring 2011, p.103]

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]

It's all rather one-note. [July 2013, p.100]

A likeable, albeit unpolished, blend of action and strategy that hasn't been done before. [May 2009, p.94]

Reasonably priced but with only glimmers of personality. A fairly standard selection of multiplayer modes are livened up by the horde and generally a lot more fun than a lacking story campaign. [IssueE163, p.60]

It's a bumpy ride, but one worth taking. [Apr 2018, p.85]

If you can see beyond the horrible graphics, Operation Warcade will scratch that VR shooter itch. [June 2018, p.88]

Like Snake, it’s simple and addictive in all the right ways. We’d have liked more maps to choose from, but what’s here is an arcadey joy that’s a delight to get lost in. [Issue#175, p.78]

This feels an awful lot like the Hollywood blockbusters it's trying to out-kaboom - look past the pyrotechnics, and you'll see Full Auto 2 hasn't got a lot of soul. [Apr 2007, p.116]

It's all wonderful stuff, then - until it ends. Which it does surprisingly quickly. [Jan 2017, p.118]

So you can keep your super serious racers with their parts, bins, gear ratios and manicured race tracks; I'll be playing Fuel with its tornadoes, hovercraft and XXL off-roading. [June 2009, p.92]

The awkward interface remains a pain throughout. [Jan 2008, p.112]

Boss fights involve light puzzle elements, but once you've figured out the gimmick, victory is quickly mashed out. [Issue#150, p.94]

A great novelty knockabout, dwarfed by a near-flawless game you should already own. [May 2008, p.108]

A top-notch sandbox adventure and also one of the finest movie tie-ins in years. [Aug 2007, p.100]

With a juicy campaign, snappy shooting and ambitious (if glitchy) co-op, this is one piece of poultry you can happily devour. [July 2016, p.94]

Ultimately it suffers from clumsy controls and simplicity, but the ABC Murders still boasts a solid storyline (obviously), if you're not seeking a serious challenge, the cosy-crime feel makes it passable for a rainy Sunday with a mug of a hot chocolate (Belgian, of course). [Apr 2016, p.92]

A little good, a little bad, and an occasional flash of atmospheric design. [Mar 2008, p.106]

Unapologetically haphazard. [Mar 2009, p.88]