Hopefully sequels will enhance the career mode. [Apr 2012, p.80]

Journey's short length and limited replayability make it difficult to wholeheartedly recommend. It is, however, a tour de force of brilliant visuals and music, as well as a joy to play through and explore. It's absolutely worth experiencing at least once. [Apr 2012, p.78]

If you're into the cartoon 12-year-olds, adjust the score up a few points. Otherwise, avert your eyes and move along. [Apr 2012, p.77]

The cast is another pack of pastel-colored munchkins from anime central casting. [Apr 2012, p.77]

The sequel bests the original in just about every way while maintaining the same story-focus that helped the first game rise above the average shooter. [Apr 2012, p.76]

The sum effect of all of Metal's play options, depth and unrelenting challenge is a game brimming with replay value - a seemingly endangered species these days. [Apr 2012, p.72]

Change can be a scary thing, but the developer's gamble paid off: SCV is the most fun we've had with the series in years. [Mar 2012, p.78]

Unfortunately, it doesn't get the basics right. [Mar 2012, p.80]

Still, Trine 2 is easily PSN's prettiest game and is definitely worth the price of admission. [Mar 2012, p.80]

Jak and Daxter Collection feels more like a lightly upgraded historical document than a lovingly tweaked attempt to make these aging classics shine for a modern audience. [Mar 2012, p.81]

Still, the experience as a whole suffers only slightly, and we're left with an endlessly engaging arcade title any gamer can enjoy. [Mar 2012, p.81]

Wacky additions like a zombie invasion mission add further punch to the reboot. [Mar 2012, p.85]

GST2 doesn't yet match up to its main tennis rival, but it still has game. [Mar 2012, p.85]

For 2D fighter fans, EXTEND is $40 well spent. [Mar 2012, p.85]

NeverDead does show some promise. Still, these bright spots aren't nearly enough to elevate NeverDead above its frustrating combat and flawed concept. [Mar 2012, p.84]

Reckoning may not set new RPG standards by any means, but it's an earnest attempt at encapsulating everything we love about the genre as a whole. [Mar 2012, p.82]

Younger kids will likely be enthralled by the game as well, but some of the unique control interactions (motion, sound, etc.) will require parental intervention. [Feb 2012, p.87]

Delivered exactly the fun, casual experience we expected. [Feb 2012, p.87]

Only true fans of the series need apply here. [Feb 2012, p.87]

An impressive revamp of a lost classic. [Feb 2012, p.86]

Every step taken toward creating a cohesive, cinematic adventure is sabotaged by bugs and glitches that thwart the game's attempts at immersion. [Feb 2012, p.85]

Just a hack with a medium-hot license - play the real thing instead. [Feb 2012, p.85]

While we like the new ideas, we may just stick to the analog version we have tucked away in our closet. [Feb 2012, p.84]

The lack of variety leaves a sour taste. [Feb 2012, p.84]

The gameplay is as addictive as ever. [Feb 2012, p.84]

Oddly immersive. [Feb 2012, p.84]

Beneath the emotional tale and a superb cast of characters lies an abundance of shallow filler content with no real purpose It's disappointing to see a game with so much heart struggle under the burden of artificial mechanics. [Feb 2012, p.80]

Enjoyable enough that adult gamers won't mind playing along. [Jan 2012, p.87]