Linear and needs patience, but tells an epic, emotive story with rare polish. [Apr 2010, p.92]

Well crafted levels. [Feb 2010, p.92]

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

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

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

The waffly plot, so-so action and unlovable Prince taint some ace platforming. [July 2010, p.92]

Dominator is, truly, excellent fun and we've concentrated on the negatives because we're so disappointed it's not up to the stellar heights of previous games. But there's no doubt that this is easily the worst Burnout yet. Shame.

Combat is a highlight, as usual, as is the mashing up of sci-fi and fantasy motifs. [Feb 2009, p.84]

Best played in tag mode with mates, not solo mode in the duff story mode. [Nov 2012, p.96]

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

Yes, it's monotonous at times but you've never experienced anything like this. Completely unique. [Mar 2008, p.70]

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

A stylish, violent shooter wrapped up in a touching plot and lovely graphic-novel visuals. Not perfect, but deeply satisfying to blast through. [March 2012, p.106]

Far better than the recent PSP and iOS versions, this is Katamari's most fun portable outing to date. More new stuff would have been nice, though. [March 2012, p.91]

Not for rockers, but still a lot of fun. [Jan 2010, p.92]

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

A very, very good game, but only for those willing to dedicate a large chunk of their life to it. Hardcore types, basically. [Nov 2006, p.87]

Ace. [Christmas 2009, p.94]

It's not as intense an experience as on PS3, but still riotous fun and where Fat Princess is at its best. [June 2010, p.99]

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

Accessible, fast and deceptively deep - the ultimate tennis game on PS3. [July 2009, p.74]

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

Cute, original puzzler with masses of replay value for a bargain price. [June 2009, p.74]

Brutally compelling despite its limitations. [July 2012, p.110]

Another familiar, quality MotorStorm, only with a new setting and less flashy visuals. [Nov 2009, p.31]

Retro goodness - with only a few stinkers. Bliss. [Mar 2007, p.78]

An exquisite football game. [June 2008, p.85]

A genuinely funny and endlessly quotable game. [Sept 2010, p.94]

Polished and perfect for parties. Genius online features cement a great package. [Aug 2008, p.76]

Not quite the juggernaut it was at launch, but still a very playable racer. [May 2011, p.88]

Overall A challenging fighter that shows off the PSP's power. Slightly intimidating for non-fans, though.

Great value online; offline, it's a solid FPS with a lack of new ideas. [Christmas 2008, p.56]

This is the best SingStar in ages. Really. There's barely a bum note in all 29 tracks. [Nov 2006, p.87]

An acquired taste, but streamlined and authentic. [Christmas 2010, p.90]

The new controls merely paper over the same old flaws - but, ultimately, it's still compulsive fun. [Christmas 2006, p.84]

Brilliantly chaotic and rapid, but lacking that killer edge. [June 2010, p.86]

Immediate and engaging, it's a great intro to real time strategy. [Christmas 2008, p.78]

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 the tightly balanced levels that make it so addictive and, despite its simplicity, the few choices you have are vital. [Mar 2008, p.80]

It's the ultimate Ridge - glowing with PS3 power and delivering exactly what you want. If you want it. [Jan 2007, p.72]

An intelligent, original, and charming puzzler that's held back by awkward platforming and some erratic, often utterly illogical physics. [Aug 2012, p.100]

Throwaway, stupid, huge amounts of fun and you won't be able to resist its colourful charms. Just don't expect the novelty to last for more than a few hours.

Pretty similar to PS2 efforts but X's multi-player side helps elevate it to 'well worth a play' status. [Nov 2006, p.72]

This sci-fi hybrid is something special. [May 2009, p.76]

Great stuff. [Christmas 2009, p.94]

Terrific games, but TCS is pointless if you've played them before. BUt it you haven't, get it. [Christmas 2007, p.66]

Some episodes are a bit short, but Siren's tense horror is ace. [Sept 2008, p.70]

Resident Evil 6 is one hell of a long ride, and there are some amazing stunts along the way. Even a few original ones. But next to the shooter that it tries so assiduously to out-do, Resi 6 feels stale, and compounds things with OTT action sequences that are more B-movie than Bourne. [Dec 2012, p.94]

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

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.

Solid action that's let down by a weak story and lack of momentum. [Mar 2010, p.74]

Rewarding, tight, polished, challenging, brutal and goreous. Excellent stuff. [Aug 2007, p.66]

A solid back-to-basics return to the glory days of the Hawk, hampered only by the missing online features and the occasional rough edge. Long may he reign. [Jan 2007, p.62]

One of the more intriguing strategy titles available on PSN. [May 2010, p.96]

A gargantuan, lavish historical epic that pushes PS3 to its limits, only to be led down by linear missions and a clunky interface. [Christmas 2012, p.82]

Fun even if the pretensions to thinkiness flounder. [Aug 2012, p.96]

Great fun, but it spreads itself pate-thin when it shoud be concentrating on the fighting instead. [Dec 2006, p.76]

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

A must download. Excellent fun, all in all. [Dec 2007, p.84]

Great DLC for a great arcade shooter. [Dec 2011, p.110]

The free-running and combat are a joy, and you'll be running around for pure fun. But an abundance of weak missions and a daft storyline get in the way all too often.

This game is nuts - simplicity meets sadomasochism. [Dec 2011, p.111]

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]

The tools are there to turn you into the next Timbaland if you've got the talent and dedication. [Dec 2009, p.103]

An explosive JRPG hamstrung by drab environments and duff characters.

Small, but perfectly formed arcade action for a bargain price. [Nov 2008, p.84]

A fast-paced and violent shooter with Rockstar's trademark style and panache, marred by a lack of variety in tone and content, and an overlong story. [July 2012, p.94]

Shines as a tactical blend between third-person shooting and serious strategy - but is eclipsed by Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare. [July 2012, p.104]

A must buy for fans, but not as accessible or rich as RB: Beatles. [Aug 2010, p.92]

Solid single player, and superb online - a decent "COD4" alternative. [Aug 2008, p.62]

And in that respect, as a life simulator, it's depressingly authentic; an endlessly-looping cycle of tedium interspersed with brief moments of happiness and, eventually, death.

Surprisingly good fun. A tad easy and simplistic to play, but with loads of variety. [Dec 2007, p.78]

Big, ballsy action let down by weak combat and nonsense story. [May 2010, p.92]

A decent racer with minor issues that put it just behind rivals. [Nov 2009, p.84]

Demanding, but with a fine track list and immaculate presentation. [Jan 2011, p.84]

The stages are dynamic. [Feb 2011, p.101]

More vibrant than the original but still falls short of greatness. [Mar 2009, p.64]

Still brilliant. [Christmas 2008, p.86]

Best Gaiden yet, but not as accomplished as Bayonetta. It is less hardcore than previous games, making solo play enjoyable, but the online is a misstep. [May 2012, p.96]

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

The loading times are far snappier. [Feb 2007, p.78]

It's free. [Nov 2011, p.110]

It's the equivalent of a shrapnel grenade rather than single, well-placed sniper bullets. Some bits will miss, others will lodge deep enough to leave a lasting impression. [May 2012, p.106]

The battle system is surprisingly accessible and doesn't suffer from that modern over-eagerness to hold your hand...Great stuff. [Mar 2011, p.96]

A new direction for LocoRoco that can't match the originals. [Jan 2010, p.94]

Intense, and looks awesome, but lack the tools of a true champion. [Aug 2009, p.66]

Despite the niggles, this is still the usual brilliance. [May 2007, p.79]

Fast, furious and enjoyable; better again in co-op. [Feb 2009, p.82]

Visually epic with stunning 3D, but same daft plot and one-note thrills. [Mar 2011, p.78]

There are bits in DMC4 that you'll absolutley love, and bits that you'll hate...Impossible to recommend to everyone, but the purest expression of the series' style yet. [Feb 2008, p.18]

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

Fans might feel confused at first, but they won't be disappointed. [Feb 2008, p.78]

As a racer, it's an improvement over Reflex. [July 2011, p.94]

Looks gorgeous, but the obsessive focus on combat can be as irritating as it is exciting. [Aug 2007, p.76]

There's no denying that it's repetitive, but it retains its arcade-style toughness. [July 2007, p.84]

Style over substance. [Oct 2010, p.97]

All the usual trimmings are there. [Nov 2009, p.85]

It's a game that will satisfy only masochists and super-skilled PSP pilots. [Nov 2006, p.87]