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A well-paced and great-looking adventure, and one that rewards time spent with some incredible sights. [Aug 2011, p.92]

Uniquely entertaining, if cliched at times. [Jan 2008, p.60]

A slightly improved, gleeful and irresistible triumph only tempered by familiarity. [Issue#174, p.76]

Home console-quality scrapping that doesn't hurt your thumbs. An essential purchase for fight fans. [Sept 2006, p.70]

Great looks gel with genius game design. [Christmas 2006, p.20]

Another superb PSN offering from the Pixeljunk team. [Feb 2010, p.92]

Epic, tactical and polished - this will work your brain. [Nov 2007, p.82]

It's a clever retooling of a very overused concept, and lots of lovely fun. [Dec 2011, p.111]

A charming fantasy adventure bursting with soul. The platforming is 2D; everything else is deep and intuitive. [March 2012, p.113]

Faster and more aggressive, SCV is what the series needed. Long term fans may bemoan the changes, but this is the perfect starting point for newcomers. [Feb 2012, p.94]

A fantastic rally game wrapped up in extreme sports presentation. [Oct 2009, p.62]

Flawed in structure, but magnificent to play, Paradise is within touching distance of vital. [Feb 2008, p.62]

All a Scarface game should be - full of action, swearing, sleaze, '80s music, decadence... it's a pure joy.[Dec 2006, p.80]

The best FIFA yet, but a post width shy of vital for solo players. [June 2010, p.94]

Funny, clever and original, it's not really mini at heart at all. [Oct 2011, p.111]

Pro Evo 2010's headline improvements outweigh those in FIFA 10, but EA's game was at a position of greater strength, and has arguably made a more significant leap, with lots of smaller refinements...We're cautiously proud to confirm PES is back on track. [Nov 2009, p.72]

DMC3, but easier. If you don't have the original, get it. [Oct 2006, p.87]

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2K's gameplay is still miles ahead of EA's elite. [Christmas 2010, p.91]

A genre-spanning yarn that still captivates, that makes up for its simplicity with variety, and looks better than ever. [Aug 2011, p.92]

Too slight to rank among PSP's elite, but Chains of Olympus is as sweet as it is short. Terrific. [May 2008, p.70]

A strange mixture of tracks but the instruments work brilliantly.

It's essentially a nine-hour film that you nudge along by following on-screen button prompts, although you feel more connected with the action than this might suggest. [March 2010]

Even if you don't like golf, give it a go because it's one of hte most charming and playable experiences on PSP to date. [Aug 2008, p.80]

A startling, yet satisfying experience - if you can handle it. [Christmas 2009, p.86]

Grabs you by the collar and keeps delivering. Up there with "Killzone" and "Black" for best FPS on PS2. [Christmas 2006, p.64]

Short and lacking context, but action-packed and technically dazzling. [Mar 2009, p.50]

Tough, dynamic racing. A blistering thrill ride that makes good on PlayStation 3's promises. [JPN Import; Jan 2007, p.58]

Honed, if familiar fun, but online focus causes solo player wobble. [June 2010, p.80]

Deep, hilarious, and simply brilliant fun. [Jan 2013, p.98]

Huge. [Dec 2009, p.102]

Easily the best in the series, and a must-have for PSP owners. [June 2011, p.92]

One of the most polished, deep RPGs ever made, and on PSP it's better than ever. [Dec 2007, p.84]

The best b'ball game of the season, but still not perfect. [Christmas 2009, p.90]

Overall perhaps the best party game ever - if a little less cohesive than "Guitar Hero." Still, vital.

Rich, atmospheric, memorable and measured. [Oct 2010, p.87]

Sterling footy action but the lack of new ideas is starting to grate. [Nov 2008, p.62]

Rich, atmospheric and open-ended, but let down by twitchy AI and out-of place boss fights. Deus Ex is the thinking man's FPS, but it could have been smarter.

One of the most polished fighters on PS3. [May 2012, p.100]

Three big, bouncy adventures for 30 quid - plus upgrades. Nice. [May 2011, p.92]

Excellent value and another step forward. [Oct 2009, p.82]

Excellent graphics, sound and handling make this a great choice for newbies and purists alike. [Oct 2007, p.64]

Good news for buffs: new players are probably best with the original. [July 2011, p.94]

The attention to detail is staggering and it handles like a dream. A true technical showcase. [May 2008, p.74]

A well designed shoot-'em-up that tells an engaging story. [Dec 2008, p.82]

A mediocre campaign, elevated to greatness by superb online play. [Apr 2010, p.88]

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Four more hours of the classic TOD? Frankly, this is hard to fault. [Oct 2008, p.70]

Rough edges aside, it's a genuine portable blockbuster. [Christmas 2012, p.98]

Much better than on PS3. [Oct 2007, p.79]

Best scrapper ever? Perhaps, but VF5 is <I>such</I> an acquired taste. Great, but not one for all. [Mar 2007, p.64]

This well polished, if slightly limited, multi-player game is a steal. [Aug 2009, p.62]

Army Of Two has even managed to innovate on a small scale - the non-magnetic cover system (which allows you to fire over and around walls without gluing you to them) makes combat feel fast and fluid, while the Aggro combat system (which draws the enemies towards the most dangerous player, making the other player effectively invisible) turns an MMORPG staple into a pretty effective combat mechanic.

Unique and even more compelling with Move, this is a joyous excuse to lose yourself in a true PlayStation classic. [Jan 2013, p.104]

An odd fit for PSP, but manages both staggering depth and accessibility. [Oct 2010, p.92]

Substantial, hilarious and huge. Sadly, this port feels hamstrung next to the DS version. [Dec 2009, p.88]

This really is a special edition. [Sept 2010, p.94]

A joyful, successful new entry, thanks largely to its fearless approach to the medium. [Nov 2011, p.96]

The result is a game that's as informative as the best of documentaries and right up there with the best party games available on console. That's assuming the people in your party like The Beatles of course. Despite the sheen, authenticity, and seminal extras, Rock Band 2 can still hold its head high as the most instantly gratifying and universal game in the series.

Add a new competitive online mode (only two players, mind) where you can earn upgrades for your ship and you're looking at another must-buy. [May 2011, p.92]

A rewarding slasher, which puts action ahead of plot and atmosphere. [Oct 2009, p.56]

A backward step in some ways. But it's still PES, and so remains horrifyingly addictive. [Dec 2007, p.62]

Not small and not perfectly formed, but packs a wicked punch. Accomplished, but stops short of brilliance. [May 2007, p.60]

A cleverly designed, brilliantly executed open-world shooter. [July 2009, p.54]

Combines strategy and shooting to excellent effect. Not perfect, but it really <I>feels</I> like war. [Sept 2007, p.64]

Genius design wrapped in gentle whimsy. [Apr 2012, p.105]

Smart, funny, charming and beautiful. Needs a strategic brain, and requires patience, but otherwise great. [Dec 2012, p.99]

Not quite up the standard of the PS3 games - but then what it is? It's still a triumphant early outing for Nathan Drake, and Vita's best launch title. [March 2012, p.88]

Unlike anything else out there: beautiful and inventive. [Christmas 2012, p.100]

Controls feel stubborn post-"Dead Space", but it's still superb as ever. [Apr 2009, p.58]

The gameplay suits PSP brilliantly, and is much better than if they'd made an FPS. Just about essential. [Dec 2006, p.88]

Sticks to the familiar Zombies template, but there's a lot of good stuff here, including some hugely entertaining new weapons. [Dec 2011, p.110]

One of the best beat-em-ups on PSP, with enough manic mayhem to brighten up any joyless miser's days. [Oct 2006, p.76]

Fun to play and a fitting homage. The best 'artist' spinoff yet. [June 2009, p.72]

The concept is charming and well executed, meaning you'll probably sink over 50 hours into it. Ironic. [May 2010, p.96]

Limbo's tortures can be hard to take, but nevertheless the game's a joy to play. [Oct 2011, p.102]

Great value, if stubbornly old school and a little obscure. [June 2010, p.98]

Matches could be longer, but the strategy is top notch. Excellent. [Aug 2008, p.72]

Finally appeals to both novices and seasoned fans. [Oct 2010, p.97]

Won't insult your intelligence and won't exclude younger players. [Aug 2010, p.94]

A minor story told in the most major of ways. This is as big and ballsy as PSP can be. [Christmas 2010, p.82]

An essential part of the Arkham City experience you'd be mad to miss. [Christmas 2011, p.110]

No giant leap for the series, but enough improvements to be a must-buy for VT fans...Our only major complaint is the absence of online play. [Mar 2007, p.66]

Handsome, intricate brawler is worth an import for 2D fight fans. [Sept 2009, p.74]

Simulates brutality so every blow feels heavy and real. [Apr 2012, p.100]

Skills look and feel the business, and World Tour is compelling. [Apr 2012, p.102]

This short, bloody roller-coaster really impresses. [Apr 2012, p.103]

Electrifying sequel that vastly improves on the polarising original. [Aug 2011, p.78]

Not perfect, but the best handheld game of football ever made. [Apr 2012, p.106]

A consuming driving experience that's not the most exciting, but makes up for it with its mellow side. [Mar 2007, p.56]

Overall Nothing new but two of PS2's finest offerings in full HD.

A bumper package with some great new ideas, but rough around certain edges. [Dec 2007, p.74]

Inventive, charming and fun. [Apr 2011, p.88]

Would be PSN's best strategy game - but not at this price. [Apr 2011, p.90]

Exaggerated, stupid and brutal... but we mean that as a compliment. The best beat-'em-up on PSP. [Sept 2006, p.66]

Light on story and heavy on guns, Borderlands 2 is saved from XP strip-mining by a sharp sense of humour and a slick, destructive multiplayer. [Nov 2012, p.90]

It may not provide a quick arcade fix, but as a full on guitar tutor this is one of the most enjoyable ways to learn how to play. [Dec 2012, p.99]