The novelty is short-lived, but in terms of tactics and squad-building it's nearly organised and surprisingly playable. [Nov 2009, p.135]

There are only 15 levels, but it's a neat little idea. [Aug 2010, p.113]

An intriguing but all-too-brief 3.19 curiosity. [July 2010, p.118]

It'll only make sense if you've got a PhD in the series. [May 2010, p.102]

To facilitate the stalking, there's a present-giving mechanic. [June 2010, p.119]

Turgid mess. [July 2010, p.118]

Few things are as disappointing as shoot-'em up Alien Zombie Death. [May 2010, p.104]

Although the result is less than the sum of its parts, there is fun for committed shoot-o-philes. [June 2010, p.113]

It succeeds throughout because every element feels like it's pulling its weight. Flying, driving, shooting, free roaming chaos, linear missions: Everything feels big and in your face. [Apr 2010, p.94]

A solid overall package, just lacking some finesse. [Apr 2010, p.107]

A crummy-looking Magic Ball, but it's not without its charms. [Dec 2009, p.18]

An excellent and testing shooter. [June 2010, p.117]

The game is inches away from scoring 10/10, and it's only the familiarity of the core gameplay that makes it feel less than the very, very best. But it's definitely the biggest, and if this is the finale, then God of War III gives Playstation's toughest hero the send-off he deserves. [Mar 2010, p.97]

Fingers crossed it gets a patch, because when it does, it'll be essential. [May 2010, p.105]

It's a slow burner, but once you get to grips with the ridiculously deep battle system, its hooks won't loosen until you see all 16 long chapters out. [June 2010, p.117]

Never enough to convince you that it wouldn't be much better if it ditched the retro hardline and splashed out on some graphics. [May 2010, p.113]

It's basically an 8-bit knock-off of Wipeout, without all the fun destructive bits like mines or rockets. [June 2010, p.113]

It actually works on the handheld in a way no other 2D fighting game has before. [June 2010, p.117]

Ten hours in you might have doubts, but stay with it and you'll be smitten right through to the frankly unbelievable end. [Apr 2010, p.104]

An impressively huge game. [Apr 2010, p.111]

A fun if throwaway addition to the Resi 5 experience. [Apr 2010, p.116]

But what's really special is how good Battlefield sounds. [Apr 2010, p.102]

Like the Mega Drive Maddens of the early '90s, it's a game absolutely worth learning a new sport for. [May 2010, p.108]

Stick with last year's. [July 2010, p.118]

That's right, people, a zombie dinosaur. Can I get a "hell yeah"? [July 2010, p.107]

An innovative strategy game. [May 2010, p.109]

It just doesn't feel quite as fun or innovative as the original. [May 2010, p.103]

Put gaming conventions aside, go in with no expectations other than this is something new and massively good-looking, and you'll be rewarded with a unique experience that lurches between genius and madness, manages to be genuinely emotional, and that you'll be bursting to talk about with your friends. [Feb 2010]