A festering corpse given an unnecessary kiss of life. [Aug 2016, p.93]

A game as flawed as its protagonist. [May 2017, p.96]

Best thing about Moons Of Madness is the way atmospheric horror is gradually built up during the first two hours. Sadly, this dread slowly dissipates in the latter stages, when less ambiguous enemy encounters feel a little out of place and forced. Overall, though, this is an excellent sci-fi horror game with an engaging story and an extremely eerie setting. [Issue #175, p.70]

A linear brawl that's over in less than six hours. [Christmas 2010]

4am's unique interaction style and possibilities deserve that extra bit of polish to match their innovation. [Aug 2012, p.105]

Even an elephant chase can't save this from incoherent mediocrity. [March 2016, p.94]

You always cringe at the collision detection. [Feb 2008, p.97]

For all that grappling, it has too few hooks. [Jan 2017, p.128]

Feels solid and assured. [Christmas 2009, p.119]

The mechanics are too loose to feel properly competitive in the style of a traditional footy game, which can get especially frustrating when you're defending. [Mar 2008, p.100]

It's essentially a third-person hack 'n' slash with an RPG film laid over the top.

The Dark Below doesn't revolutionise Destiny's addictive endgame, but the superb new missions and the lure of new gear should tide you over 'til the House of Wolves. [Feb 2015, p.91]

Its biggest problem, though, is the competition that's already available on the store. [Oct 2009, p.123]

Just a competent arcade game and a dire soundtrack. [Christmas 2011, p.97]

There’s not a lot to the game besides pointing at enemies and blasting them, and it’s showing its age. But it’s so weird it’s hard to look away from, and tearing through it is a short but sweet blast. [Issue#167, p.92]

In spite of itself, it conveys and rewards a love for the sport. [Sept 2015, p.89]

It's an endearingly anarchic twist on arcade racing. [Jan 2011, p.119]

Its uneven handling of core mechanics muddles its messaging and obscures its vision. [March 2018, p.85]

It's a brilliant idea, let down irreparably by a sub-bar fighting engine. [May 2007, p.114]

Like much of WRC 3, the driving isn't bad, just ordinary. [Dec 2012, p.105]

There are some genuinely slick moments to be enjoyed. [Feb 2011, p.104]

A Move interface would have worked better. [Jan 2012, p.114]

A disappointment considering its potential. [Jan 2016, p.94]

The shooting is less responsive, because Space Junkies doesn’t allow you to use PS Move controllers. Instead, you aim by pointing the DualShock – something that can work in slower-paced VR shooters like Resident Evil 7, but just isn’t suited to frenetic head-to-head combat, especially when the game’s crossplay links you up with PC players using full motion controls. [Issue#162, p.82]

While the games vary from must-plays to weak curiosities, this collection lacks the *cough* options of newer retro collections like SNK 40th Anniversary Collection. While we get difficulty adjusts, mid-game saves, and a PDF book, there’s none of the playfulness of SNK’s release. Still, it’s enough to keep your mind off leaked Stranger Things season 3 spoilers. [Issue#163, p.86]

It's just a shame it hasn't got a faster, snappier matchmaking system. [Christmas 2008, p.104]

It's not bad. [July 2012, p.115]

A shallow hack and slash that's fun in short bursts but outstays its welcome, even at a scant six hours. A step in the wrong direction for the series. [Feb 2016, p.91]