From The New World will have to fight for attention in a time when we're spoiled with quality RPGs, but that doesn't detract from how fun it is. Good stuff. [June 2006, p.50]

Fundamentally decent, but it's still the poorest full-size Onimusha game yet. It's hard, but it's also unyielding and sometimes a bit dull. So be wary. [Apr 2006, p.48]

It's not perfect, but the stylish visuals and hardcore fights are worth the cash. And thanks to the simple button layout, you'll find this satisfyingly accessible from the off. [May 2006, p.78]

We'd love to see another good urban brawler, but this isn't anywhere near to being it. [May 2006, p.58]

FIFA Street 2 is more a 30-yard screamer than a precision tap-in - often unpredictable and frustrating, but redeemed by flashes of brilliance. [Apr 2006, p.51]

It isn't terrible, but it's doing absolutely nothing that we've not seen before. It's a realistic, but soulless, exhibition of off-road action. Get it on PS2 instead. [May 2006, p.78]

Another garbled 3D Sonic outing to add to the pile. [May 2006, p.52]

Top notch visuals and subtly tweaked fight mechanics makes this one well-rounded beat-'em-up. [Apr 2006, p.56]

You'll be amazed by the visuals and satisfied by how well its been converted. [Apr 2006, p.80]

A terrible shooter that does nothing new and does it badly. Bereft of reason to exist, don't even let this cross your path, let alone buy it. [June 2006, p.69]

"Drakengard" wasn't doing anything new two years ago and its sequel does nothing new either. This really is a case of flogging a dead dragon. [Apr 2006, p.58]

Recommended unreservedly if you've not played it before. Otherwise, it simply fixes the ludicrous difficulty of the first one and broadens its appeal. [Aug 2006, p.60]

The action is linear and unexciting, and while it tries to incorporate verying submissions, it all feels samey. Pray it never comes to the UK. [Apr 2006, p.64]

There's enough to keep you busy for a while, but ultimately there's not enough to it to keep you going. [Apr 2006, p.74]

Beautifully put together, but even people without giant pulsating heads will quickly realise that 25 pounds for six hours isn't really worth it. Rent it and get your score online. [May 2006, p.77]

A game that will appeal to no one, but if you're the exception to the rule, please send a photo as we're curious to know what you look like. Cheers. [June 2006, p.69]

Addictive enough to grasp hours (or weeks) of your time. [Apr 2006, p.85]

They've not exactly matured like a fine cheese or wine, but this selection is worth a look. [Apr 2006, p.85]

It's got about as much impact of a mallet made of feathers. [Aug 2006, p.84]

It's OK for a quickie, but with such lacklustre tables, you'll never be able to form a lasting relationship with it. [July 2006, p.112]

Anyone after genuine thrills, or traces of originality visible to the naked eye, will be disappointed. [July 2006, p.112]

A hilarious waste of time. A few Xtreme Legends updates here and there was bearable, but one for every version of the game is just too much. [May 2006, p.70]

Looks beautiful, is huge and has a genuinely great plot. A shame, then, that it's hobbled with a stupidly-complex fighting system. Grr. [May 2006, p.69]

An absolutely massive game world, an amazing soundtrack, gorgeous visuals, and some of the best RPG combat we've ever tussled with. Social Life? What's that? [May 2006, p.60]

Everything you'd expect from an action movie license - brainless, flashy and without substance. Which would be OK if it wasn't so utterly rubbish too. [July 2006, p.92]

An ultra-niche and adequately designed quiz game with enough questions to keep you going for a couple of hours, but only really worth a rental. [Apr 2006, p.73]

Harmonix say they want to give you - ordinary, untalented punter - the experience of playing music, and they've succeeded majestically. Terrific. [May 2006, p.50]

Blocky, awkward and creatively broken, Zathura is another lazy, cut-price movie tie-in that just isn't worth getting involved in. [Apr 2006, p.73]