The Old Hunters is DLC as it should be: an essential challenge that enriches the original rather than diminishing it. Being horrified has rarely felt this rewarding. [Jan 2016, p.92]

A flimsy-feeling team shooter that squanders an appealing premise in a mess of poor controls and design. This is one set of dinosaurs that should be put to rest. [Jan 2016, p.91]

More than an (unsteady) walking simulator, Among The Sleep is still in need of a bit more game than the comfort blanket of puzzles it cuddles. The payoff's great, though. [Jan 2016, p.90]

For all its booms and bangs, Just Cause 3 is never quite the unrestrained fun-maker it threatens to be. Whenever Rodriguez dons his wingsuit, however, it positively soars. [Jan 2016, p.88]

It's not the most complex shooter, but it's the ideal pick-up-and-play experience for Star Wars fans. Stunning environments, solid shooting and immersive sound design mask the shortcomings. [Jan 2016, p.82]

It's a starting block, but while it's not made of dirt, it's a way off gold. [Christmas 2015, p.95]

Rough around the edges, yet with plenty of fun to be had. [Christmas 2015, p.94]

This scrappy outing has little to offer apart from easy trophies. [Christmas 2015, p.94]

Rarely has a game balanced comedy so well. [Christmas 2015, p.94]

A strong return for the franchise, boasting incredible customisation, a fascinating world and brutal yet brainy shooting, slightly tarnished by lacklustre AI and tedious inventory management. [Christmas 2015, p.88]

An enjoyably grotty world hampered by unintuitive controls. [Christmas 2015, p.87]

Beyond its puddle-deep characters, Zestiria is a decent addition to the series. [Christmas 2015, p.86]

A smart, tough base game completely obscured by janky execution. [Christmas 2015, p.83]

Its worst sin? It's boring. [Christmas 2015, p.83]

The problem is it's not fun. [Christmas 2015, p.83]

One of the most exciting PC RPGs of recent years effortlessly makes the transition to PlayStation without losing a drop of its tactical depth in the process. [Christmas 2015, p.82]

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

A nearly perfect interactive experience. [Christmas 2015, p.79]

Fractured. [Christmas 2015, p.79]

It's no exaggeration to call this phenomenal between the ropes. [Christmas 2015, p.78]

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]

One of 2015's biggest surprises. [Christmas 2015, p.74]

Fans of the series will appreciate it for what it is, but Syndicate doesn't repair all of Unity's damage. [Christmas 2015, p.72]

Despite some questionable multiplayer level design and an absurd story, Black Ops III is a return to form for COD - so long as you play it with friends rather than alone. [Christmas 2015, p.69]

Yakuza 5's combat may feel dated, but its characters, sense of place, and absurd wealth of minigames and side activities are as fascinating as ever.

Penarium's quirky design - modeled after retro arcade games - and dark influences definitely give it impressive razzle-dazzle, but not enough to warrant unlimited repeat visits. [Dec 2015, p.94]

Gravity says you can't put it down. [Dec 2015, p.94]

No sports experience comes close to NBA 2K16's presentation. [Dec 2015, p.91]