Even seasoned fans of the genre will find little that stands out in the overall presentation. [May 2018, p.79]

The only guarantee this brings is tears before bedtime. And that's with two ADULTS playing. [Jan 2009, p.99]

Congratulating Rugby 18 for its base functionality is like cheering for FIFA because they remembered to include the ball. [Christmas 2017, p.83]

A severe lack of polish. [Oct 2016, p.94]

Like the periodic table? You're in luck, because Mercury HG is flipping obsessed with it. [Christmas 2011, p.109]

Even in 1080p it's excruciatingly tricky to tell which lane you're in, leading to a lot of unnecessary collisions. [Dec 2007, p.113]

There's probably more fun to be had in sticking a packet of pink rhinestones to your DualShock while sipping a bottle of Tesco Value Cava. [Feb 2013, p.107]

The repetitious enemies and rail-line progression make this occasionally thumping adventure little more than an aerobic ghost train. [Christmas 2011, p.109]

Blandly serviceable. [Sept 2014, p.102]

A lewd, crude on-rails effort that occasionally offers sharp blasting thrills, yet shoots itself in the foot (and mouth) with misjudged gags and gyroscope problems. [Sept 2014, p.104]

Only marginally more enjoyable than trying to read the original poem. [Jan 2008, p.104]

Does exactly what it says on the tin. [Feb 2013, p.107]

Perhaps this return is 17 years too late. [May 2018, p.80]

The Walker feels like a first-gen PS VR release compared to where devs are now taking the technology. If you can look past the dated design you'll have some fun. [Issue#152, p.92]

It's homework dressed up as fun. [Apr 2008, p.96]

Setting you up with key scenarios from across this period of Chinese history, there’s plenty to play through. The only problem is that with the zoomed-out approach to the map, the detail has become more passive. Unlike in the last game there’s no direct control of battles, no debate system, and no smaller-objective story mode. It’s an interesting evolution, though one that leaves you bored on the throne more often than not. [Issue#174, p.86]

It's mostly rubbish; the focus is on combat, and the combat's tied to a camera that flops around like, well, a brain in a jar. [Dec 2007, p.114]

The original's art style divided fans, but at least in Epilogue we can all agree to being disappointed. [June 2009, p.107]

Three-quarters of the way through, the experience becomes much more enjoyable, as you get a new mode of transport2 that expands and speeds up your exploration. This doesn’t last long enough, though, and the game ends as it begins; on a slow, confusing note. [Issue#174, p.86]

Final Exam is for completionists only. [Feb 2014, p.94]

The challenge drops out of the game entirely. [Apr 2008, p.112]

There's enough ambition here to elevate Mulaka above a disappointment. [May 2018, p.88]

A suffocating ooze of obtuse controls and repetitive button bashing. [Sept 2008, p.104]

The end result remains a clunky curio that only diehards are likely to endure. [Sept 2014, p.110]

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

The tech might be impressive, but for long-term fun we'll take "Super Stardust" any day. [Nov 2007, p.111]

This is not destined to join the pantheon of action greats. [Mar 2009, p.90]

Beautiful and bizarre, the likeably certifiable antics on show are ultimately undone by a repetitive structure, lack of ideas and undercooked scraps.