Too much has been thrown in at once, and that grates on the overall enjoyment of the exceptional on-field action. [Dec 2012, p.104]

A confident and surprising change of direction makes this the best Resistance yet. Varied, thrilling and technically impressive, with only a few notable flaws. [Nov 2011, p.92]

A zippy mix of combat, platforming and puzzling - enjoyable even if it is a little more punishing than we remembered. [Aug 2012, p.103]

Incredible polish, great visuals and slick combat eclipse the random battle wheel and repetitive environments. Just. [June 2008, p.82]

The puzzles are fun and inventive. [Dec 2009, p.102]

DQ and FF do things better than Rogue Galaxy but if you've finished both this will fill a hole. [June 2007, p.74]

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

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

Pretty much the same as "FIFA 07" but tighter and more feature-packed than ever. A good effort. [Nov 2007, p.76]

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

It's exhaustive. [Dec 2009, p.102]

Perfectly balances free-roaming exploration, focused story missions and RPG-style leveling, with sublime handheld controls in Vita's first killer app. [May 2012, p.112]

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

A little rough around the edges, but this is a seriously enjoyable sandbox backed up by an involving story, well-rounded characters and some brutal combat. [Oct 2012, p.98]

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

Crucially, it's great fun, and you'll want to play Absolution through more than once. [Christmas 2012, p.90]

Worth checking out for online and the sci-fi novelty value alone. [Jan 2013, p.95]

Overall Nothing much new - except for the most dazzling playlist to grace the series yet. Great.

The story is great, the characters are likeable and it's utterly unique on PS3. It's just a great shame the core mechanics here are so disappointing.

Back to Karkand's maps are tried-and-true classics, and BF3's tech brings plenty of thunder. It's a bit on the expensive side, however.

Another stellar entry in the series then, but not one for newcomers. [Mar 2010, p.88]

Good fun, but we long for a proper PS3 sequel. [Oct 2010, p.96]

The sweetest eye candy around, low on strategy but alive with punchy action. First-rate. [Apr 2008, p.80]

A complex-yet-accessible 2D fighter which will satisfy hardcore SF fans much more than Marvel vs. Capcom 3. [March 2012, p.92]

Developers take note - this is how games for PSP should be made. Keep the controls simple. Structure the action fo rshort, sharp play sessions. And cater for PSP's criminally overlooked online functions. [Nov 2007, p.83]

Excellent in terms of quality and quantity. [Christmas 2006, p.90]

The best F1 game PS3's had - yet issues with AI stupidity remain problematic. [Nov 2011, p.100]

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]

The complete party package, made yet more essential by all the new features. [Nov 2007, p.68]

In terms of gameplay, it's still not "Pro Evolution Soccer," but it's just shy of excellent. [Nov 2006, p.78]

Simple, limited, but executed well. A bright spark. [Apr 2012, p.107]

It's like having a pro-golfer training you to become better. [Oct 2008, p.78]

Online rankings are the icing on this outwardly bland, but ultimately rather tasty cake. [May 2007, p.77]

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

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

Skilled, stylish, well-balanced kart racing. [Jan 2013, p.101]

The slickest and toughest basketball game of the year. [Dec 2008, p.84]

More intuitive controls. [May 2011, p.92]

Overall Fun, but Darksiders fails to carve out an original identity of its own.

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]

Learn its language and you'll find unnerving depth. [Nov 2012, p.98]

Striking and confident compared to Origins' drab brownness. [Apr 2011, 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]

Gorgeous visuals, tough hand-to-hand combat and insanely creepy. Shame it's so damn dreary. [Apr 2008, p.64]

New Vegas is disappointingly similar to Fallout 3, but the improved story and wealth of new content and features makes up for it - just.

Tweaked in all the right places, 2013 is the finest PES of the PS3 generation, delightfully recreating the ebb and flow of the modern game. [Nov 2012, p.102]

A superb - and pleasantly cheap - HD update of a criminally ignored, highly-original old action platformer. [Feb 2012, p.107]

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

There's loads to do, and if you've enough mates there's a four-player Wi-Fi mode to get to grips with as well. [Apr 2007, p.87]

A perfect compliment to the original. [July 2010, p.96]

"Burnout"'s more 'Hollywood', but MC:LA's the purer arcade racer. [Dec 2008, p.76]

Still class, but more or less the same as last year. [Jan 2008, p.79]

The best Dragon Age expansion to date. [Christmas 2011, p.110]

Simple, smart editing tools and sound racing make this the king of kart racers. [June 2010, p.90]

It's not a huge departure from the original but you'll be hard pressed to find a game that delivers such frantic pace, diverse courses and realistic AI as effortlessly as Pacific Rift.

A GTA clone to a large extent, only fun's the number one priority. [Dec 2008, p.80]

The depth and variety on offer in this deluxe editon of Tekken 5 is superb. [May 2007, p.76]

A kinetic, fast and tactical arcade racer that's best sampled online. [July 2010, p.90]

Control issues hamper this otherwise excellent side-story to the Resistance series. [Apr 2009, p.74]

With a wealth of options and modes and this is one of the best value titles on PSN. [Jan 2010, p.94]

Cute, sweet and massively entertaining. [May 2008, p.80]

An excellent sim let down by too-strong defenders. [Jan 2008, p.80]

Great stuff. [Christmas 2009, p.94]

It's not perfect, but this ingenious joy is original, surprising and charming. [Jan 2012, p.109]

Games like this are what your PSP was made for. Hypnotic puzzle action that you'll play for ages. Just great. [Christmas 2006, p.94]

Load up MH: FU alone and the grind becomes far less enjoyable. [Aug 2009, p.76]

A superior basketball simulation. [Jan 2007, p.84]

The idea of having the custom-character system working across the entire gme is a solid one, and the improvement in team-mate behaviour makes the single-player mode easier to digest. But as a sequel, Vegas 2 fails to deliver. [Apr 2008, p.58]

Its mad humour brings the laughs, while odd weapons and perks make the gameplay feel fresh again. [Oct 2011, p.110]

Gorgeous visuals and excellent physics. [Dec 2011, p.107]

A solid racer ruined - on PS3 - by lag. Wait and hope it's patched. [May 2011, p.82]

The most refined puzzle-action game on PS3. Hugely addictive. [June 2008, p.72]

It's a class act, but it trades complexity for charm. [Aug 2012, p.104]

Despite the gargantuan scale, it's never less than incredible fun. [Apr 2012, p.96]

A mixture of smart FPS combat and lame shooter cliches. [Christmas 2011, p.105]

Three platformers give great value for money, and they're still playable. [May 2012, p.111]

Don't worry about not "getting" B-ball - this is more of a showing-off sim, and a fun one at that. [May 2007, p.64]

It's by no means perfect, but PES6 is the best footie game on PSP and is essential for fans of the series. [Christmas 2006, p.88]

More things to do than the original but its similarity means it's lacking in novelty. [Mar 2009, p.68]

Finally. Instead of piling on the modes and features, we get a visibly superior Tiger. Great work. [Jan 2007, p.64]

All the basic mechanics are there, but kinks in the design keep Creed from greatness. [Christmas 2007, p.22]

Heaps of fun, accessible and gorgeous: but it's a WW2 plane sim. [Oct 2009, p.66]

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]

Amalur is a brisk action blast that just happens to last upwards of 50 hours. Not the best world ever built, but a fun place to spend a few weeks. [March 2012, p.110]

A smart conversion. [Christmas 2009, p.93]

A sweet taste of next-gen NFL, soured somewhat by the fact that the game hates you. [Oct 2007, p.78]

An excellent history lesson for anyone who's finished AC Brotherhood. [Jan 2011, p.88]

A rhythm action game that has little to do with rhythm. [Dec 2011, p.106]

Overall Slow, predictable and does little to satisfy your footie needs. Disappointing.

A weak, aimless story and limited freedom to explore betray the fun, varied and creative combat in this beautiful post-apocalyptic wasteland. [Christmas 2011, p.104]

Some new features, but little innovation on the actual canvas. [Dec 2009, p.98]

The Warriors retains its inherent "coolness" and remains more than decent fun. [Apr 2007, p.86]

The best golf sim around, but only marginally better than '09. [Aug 2009, p.76]

Huge. [Dec 2009, p.102]

F1 2012 may be an evolution of the formula, but it's evolving in all the right ways. [Dec 2012, p.102]

Inventive throughout. [Sept 2011, p.111]

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

Hit and miss action in some moody settings. [May 2009, p.60]