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]

Enjoyably mental puzzles use the Vita's every input. [May 2012, p.113]

Competent. [Mar 2010, p.88]

Actual strategy may be negligible, but there's a slick arcade title waiting for anyone wishing to drop anchor. [Feb 2009, p.84]

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]

This really very attractive game is hand-wringingly dull. Here's why: the handling is terrible. In fact, it's so flawed there's simply never a time when it's fun, or even satisfying, to drive these cars.

A passable, if unimaginative brawler with decent co-op. [Dec 2009, p.102]

Not just for Rugby experts. [Oct 2007, p.76]

A dull and uninvolved dogfight sim that never lets go of your hand. [Apr 2009, p.66]

The controls are excellent and instinctive and the graphics are really rather stunning, although they're just too dark to enjoy fully. [Jan 2007, p.85]

The minor problems and lack of originality are far outweighed by the game's quality and improvement in gameplay. [Dec 2006, p.72]

A light-hearted but patchy take on RPG free-roaming, with a personality that will suffocate or delight. [Oct 2006, p.84]

The high-speed action never takes its foot off the gas, but you'll be hard-pressed to find a reason to continue playing for long. [Dec 2007, p.85]

Still fun and still addictive, but the new grapple styles add little and the old flaws remain. [Dec 2007, p.68]

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

For a full-price title there's lots of reused material here, but the bottom line is this is the definitive Katamari on PlayStation. [Nov 2009, p.85]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

If you're looking to bolster your post-pub tracklist then you can't go wrong with this. [May 2009, p.76]

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]

Ravaged by time and a poor HD transfer, these games are not only bastard hard, but they're ugly with it. [June 2012, p.111]

It will barely trouble your memory in six months. [Sept 2011, p.100]

It's not the most progressive or technically impressive game on PS3, but the morality system, weapon customisation and online co-op elevate it, and it's one of the best cover-to-cover shooters on PS3. [Jan 2010, p.68]

Few titles on the PSP can match its online content. [Apr 2010, p.96]

Portable perfection on the track, but uncharacteristically formless away from it. [Nov 2009, p.76]

Its simplicity is the key. [May 2011, p.92]

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

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

Solid, slightly humdrum. [Jan 2008, p.78]

It's a blend of third-person platformer and unforgiving puzzler that pulls you in with impeccable logic - then spits you out, entertained. [Aug 2011, p.92]

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

"Quotation Forthcoming"

Does its best to please Sony lovers, but falls down as a brawler. Makes you want to dust off your old games, not play this. [Jan 2013, p.105]

An absolute steal. [Oct 2010, p.96]

A brilliant, and occasionally very funny, strategy title. [June 2010, p.98]

A rip-roaring ride, but it's a shame it feels so familiar. [Dec 2007, p.83]

You'll be hard pressed to find a beat-'em-up that feels as frenetic as this. [Dec 2007, p.82]

A massive let down from a once mighty developer. [Oct 2009, p.83]

While the racing is good fun, the series' sense of adventure is lacking. [Christmas 2012, p.101]

Beats "Madden," but looks ugly doing it. [Dec 2007, p.84]

A port of much style, but little substance. [Feb 2007, p.78]

A touch repetitive, but a confident, high speed, return to form for Need for Speed. [Christmas 2007, p.62]

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

Smart Lego puzzler only held back by sometimes lacklustre films. [July 2011, p.84]

Meaty horror turns vegan in a smart, visually-impressive but scare-free PSP rebirth. [Mar 2010, p.78]

A good effort. [June 2007, p.82]

Another pretty decent ice hockey simulation. [Christmas 2006, p.99]

Quickly repetitive, but Wolverine's brutal combat makes for the best film tie-in in ages. [June 2009, p.64]

The D-pad has never felt so right for steering. [Dec 2007, p.78]

There are a good number of levels, as well as leaderboards but the lack of multi-player is disappointing. [Feb 2009, p.85]

If you're passionate about basketball, this is as comprehensive a sim as you could hope for. [Nov 2007, p.84]

Hardly essential, but an excellent first dancing game. [Mar 2007, p.78]

As cheery as it's possible to be mumbling to a Radiohead song. [Oct 2007, p.84]

This is a strong Pong. [Apr 2012, p.101]

Mixes superb visuals, a solid fighting system and some heart breaking drama. [Jan 2008, p.78]

There's still only about six hours of solo play here - hardly a good return on your 35 quid outlay. [Dec 2007, p.84]

For those who master its Everest-steep learning curve, this is tense and rewarding stuff - and it's pretty beautiful looking too. [May 2012, p.103]

The big problem is the price tag. [Sept 2009, p.76]

So ridiculous you'll wonder if you're actually dreaming it - but still one of the best scrappers in ages. [Dec 2006, p.86]

The real genius behind SNATWE comes in the creation of your battleunits. [July 2008, p.78]

It's less flashy but more suited to PSP. [Aug 2010, p.97]

With some improvements to the camera control, pushing a blob of mercury around is as fun as ever. [Christmas 2006, p.98]

It's still the post-pub game of choice. [May 2007, p.78]

A great driving game if you're new to the Need for Speed series, otherwise it's a bit same old, same old. [Christmas 2006, p.95]

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

The problem is that it's just too easy. [Jan 2007, p.83]

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

Crap squadmate AI and a lack of advancement online. Got any other SOCOMs? Then don't bother. [Apr 2007, p.70]

It's aged badly. The PS3 version looks like the PC version running on low detail...It's a fair attempt, but in no way essential. [Apr 2007, p.79]

Ridge Racer updates itself in order to catch up with the pack - but it's built from used parts and a shunted chassis. [May 2012, p.103]

Riotous irony and violence, spiked by drudgery and muddy visuals. [July 2011, p.92]

Fun online, but a weak single-player, duff quests and some seriously ropey combat make this a disappointment. [Oct 2007, p.82]

Far from spectacular, but Overlord is decent, challenging role-player with plenty of charm. [June 2008, p.76]

A unique physics-based spin on a tired genre. Great. [July 2009, p.76]

It's fun while it lasts, but is more of a distraction - or even an interactive screensaver - than a proper game. [Dec 2007, p.84]

This is a stunning technical achievement, a dark horse, a must-rent and almost a must buy, but it lacks the variety, pacing or innovation to make it truly essential. [Apr 2008, p.18]

A brilliant cut-price remix of an already standout game. [Dec 2011, p.104]

As deep as a puddle, but a riot nonetheless. One for when the junior family members need a drubbing. [Sept 2006, p.74]

A real disappointment. [Aug 2009, p.76]

Derivative and clumsily presented, but not without its charms.

Satifactory in plot and longevity, while pleasing to the eye thanks to the 3D game engine. But so what? it's not special. [Sept 2006, p.85]

A decent remake of a classic platformer, but it's ultimately too hard, too old-fashioned and too short-lived. [Oct 2006, p.72]

The Club is pretty ballsy, and tears up the shooters' rule book to provide something unique. The arcade-style blasting is instantly fun and it looks and feels meaty, but the enjoyment quickly wears thin due ot a lack of variety. [Feb 2008, p.74]

Makes the most of its simple mechanics. [June 2010, p.98]

An explosive JRPG hamstrung by drab environments and duff characters.

Let down by a lack of creative spark. [Apr 2012, p.95]

The Champions League is a amazing showcase of the drama and passion of the beautiful game, but EA have botched its transition to PS2 by simply repackaging "FIFA 07" with minor tweaks and insubstantial additions. Quite simply, a wasted opportunity.

It's a tactical treat and a rather more accessible experience than previous games. [Christmas 2007, p.82]

As awkward as "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan wrestling today, WWE 12 delivers but a fraction of the changes it needed. [Christmas 2011, p.95]

Worth 20 quid? For no-nonsense arcade thrills, just about. Worth two years' wait? Sadly, not quite. [May 2007, p.70]

Sometimes thrilling online, but with only average gunplay and a duff story. [July 2011, p.82]

A deeply personal story created with love and imagination. [Nov 2012, p.105]

Technically weak and slightly scrappy but tons of simple fun. [Nov 2008, p.83]

BD's narrative smarts and satisfying combat are let down by terrible AI and a lack of polish. [Apr 2012, p.94]

Visually, it looks decent, but not great. [Feb 2010, p.93]

An enjoyable but derivative shooter with lots of Fiddy. [Apr 2009, p.68]

Clank's first starring role stops short of brilliance because of niggly problems. [Sept 2008, p.72]

A perfect PS3 port that could have been better if only it had been a little less perfect. Strange but true. [May 2012, p.113]

The game seems to have been made with a rushed hand. [Christmas 2008, p.85]