Ends up signing off like a poor imitation of past glories rather than a respectable addition to the BS legacy. [Sept 2014, p.107]

This is cynical profiteering of the most detestable order, and sullies the good name of one of 2014's best-liked films. [Sept 2014, p.107]

Fleeting moments of fun and an improved Escalation mode aren't enough to save Spark from becoming yet another bland tie-in destined for the bargain bin base. [Sept 2014, p.106]

Gets the big moments right. [Sept 2014, p.105]

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]

Blandly serviceable. [Sept 2014, p.102]

A refreshed classic that remains as vital as ever thanks to a beautifully crafted port. [Sept 2014, p.99]

A spicy little brawler-cum-platformer. [Aug 2014, p.95]

That those thrills are buried beneath so much frustration, however, is utter madness. [Aug 2014, p.94]

Feels oddly hollow. [Aug 2014, p.94]

The PS4 finally has a strong racing simulation debut to set the new gen pace. [Aug 2014, p.94]

Despite the shonky performance issues and woeful combat, there's still something that compels you forward. [Aug 2014, p.91]

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

In a game build around multiplayer, it's baffling that the developer would undermine any gains made through Infinity being freely available by making it so difficult to play once you have it. [Aug 2014, p.91]

Compelling and respectful in a way few games can match. [Aug 2014, p.90]

Places the emphasis back on racing over contrived storylines - and leaves its peers eating its dust in the process. [Aug 2014, p.88]

An interesting concept with half-decent story beats, dragged to hell by shonky puzzles, odd dialogue jumps and bugs that are far more terrifying than the subject matter. [Aug 2014, p.87]

Some shoddy finishing touches ruin a shooter that's genuinely full of potential. [Aug 2014, p.86]

It sadly lacks the knockout power of the late THQ's Undisputed series. [Aug 2014, p.84]

Juddering. [July 2014, p.93]

An interesting concept, but the game's lack of control over the scares removes any possible creeping horror. [July 2014, p.92]

It stands out as the most complete version of one of the greatest fighting games of all time. [July 2014, p.90]

We're approaching unbroken cutscene territory. [July 2014, p.88]

Despite the steep entry barrier, it's essential for partying types. [July 2014, p.86]

It's a game in danger of tossing away its decade-long undefeated streak. [July 2014, p.85]

A unique creative vision that's not to be missed. [July 2014, p.82]

Slinging around New York remains a pleasing hoot. [July 2014, p.81]

This is barely a game. [July 2014, p.80]