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

Fun, but it becomes all too familiar a bit too quickly. [Dec 2008, p.86]

Despite the low(ish) price, this is far from a no-brainer. [Oct 2008, p.79]

The ugliest game on PS3 can be entertaining, but it's mostly a mess. [Feb 2009, p.78]

This is just another mundane Star Wars game to throw on the pile. [Nov 2008, p.74]

[Christmas 2008, p.87]

A sillier and simpler game than "Smackdown" but a viable alternative. [Nov 2008, p.70]

EA have once again upped the ante on an already sterling series. [Oct 2008, p.78]

It drips atmosphere and style, with great characters and story to boot. [Christmas 2008, p.85]

There's a solid season mode, but "NHL 09" offers all this and more. [Dec 2008, p.87]

There's some fun to be had with friends, but none without them. [Oct 2008, p.72]

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

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

The puzzles are repetitive, loading times are neverending and with only 40 levels, FS is far too short. [June 2008, p.84]

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

Wonderful, but you'll needs lots of free time to see the best of it. [Mar 2009, p.70]

We've come to expect big things from full-priced racers and this is just a fair racing sim. [Sept 2008, p.74]

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

A rare retro game that's improved with age. [Oct 2008, p.79]

There's more quality sports action here than you'll ever need. [Oct 2008, p.74]

With horribly repetitive gameplay and awful graphics the choice between this and armageddon is still a close one. [Oct 2008, p.78]

A moderately fun game which is more entertaining to watch than play. [Oct 2006, p.80]

Money well spent for a few hours of fun. [Nov 2008, p.84]

Not quite the technical equal of "Virtua Fighter" but still brilliant. [Sept 2008, p.64]

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

It's nothing you haven't seen before, though, and, placed next to the stylish brilliance of "Everyday Shooter," this ultimately lacks the character or variety to make its challenge worth enduring. [Aug 2008, p.81]

A steep learning curve, but the satisfaction on offer is immense. [Oct 2008, p.78]

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

Complex controls put this out of touch. [Aug 2008, p.80]

The gameplay is about as much fun as parading your plums through a blender. [Nov 2008, p.85]

It does make for some great Guitar Hero tracks. [Sept 2008, p.78]

This lacks imagination, with infernally basic playability. Avoid. [Oct 2008, p.76]

THQ's platformer handles infuriatingly enough to make you hate - arguably - Pixar's most likeable character yet. [Sept 2008, p.79]

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

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

An acquired taste, but more rewarding than 'VT3" over the long term. [Aug 2008, p.70]

Tired, inconsistent and just plain ugly. [Sept 2008, p.78]

It has the power, but lacks the performance. [July 2008, p.78]

Simplicity incarnate, but, amazingly, turns the age old concept of left, right and fire into a strategic masterclass. [Sept 2008, p.78]

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

MGS4 is a masterpiece, arguably the best in the series and - though many will fiercely disagree - ever so slightly disappointing.

Bouts also feel genuinely three dimensional. [Aug 2008, p.81]

Smashing is fun, but there's no real depth. [Sept 2008, p.78]

If you're looking for some brainless, thow-away thrills, Wolf Of The Battlefield provides polished, no-frills action. [Aug 2008, p.80]

A solid Bourne reworking, with so-so combat and flawed design. [Aug 2008, p.66]

Action packed, content-heavy and very beautiful, GRID sets a new PS3 racing standard. [July 2008, p.76]

A surprisingly deep multi-player mode. [Sept 2008, p.78]

Dull levels and characters, but the Lego block puzzles are as unique as ever. [July 2008, p.74]

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]

Neat tactical stuff aside, this is still an ugly, unpolished shooter. [Aug 2008, p.78]

So Haze, as a PS3 exclusive, is far from a reason to own a PS3.

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

An improvement on FIFA 2008 in terms of tempo of play, but this still lacks real bite. [May 2008, p.68]

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

Traveller's Tales have no excuse for serving up this steaming pile of Minotaur dung. [Nov 2008, p.84]

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

If you're interested in SNK history, give it a punt - it'll prove a bit too archaic for everyone else. [Issue#174, p.82]

Overall Flying is sometimes a joy, but Iron Man is basically repetitive, confusing and graceless.

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

Imperfect, but the most focused, compelling GTA ever takes 'last -gen' gaming to next-gen highs. [June 2008, p.64]

Improved, with enough here to keep you busy till "Persona 4." [Feb 2009, p.84]

But while mising tricks and fighting for the ball is fluid and engaging in one on one games , things don't fare as well with four players. [Aug 2008, p.80]

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

If you like the idea of sending a small man through a windscreen in to a giant dartboard, this is worth a look. [Apr 2008, p.82]

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]

Shame the fighting's bum - collision detection is terrible, there's no sense of impact and shooting feels weedy. But we love the setting and the environments look lovely, with some nice lighting effects. [Oct 2007, p.84]

Tries too hard to ape other, similar games without following its own path. Shame. [May 2008, p.62]

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

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

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

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

Addictive minigames, great arcade tennis and sunny visuals. But a bit basic at its core. [Apr 2008, p.68]

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]

The gaming equivalent of rocking in a corner sucking your thumb - comforting at first, but repetitive and the behaviour of those who are soft in the head. [June 2008, p.85]

You know how when you're going through a traumatic experience, time seems to slow down as you take in the full horror of what's happening? [May 2008, p.78]

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

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

Much the same in terms of gameplay, but still ace. We're not sure there's enough new here, though. [Mar 2008, p.72]

Visually, what might have looked quite adequate on the small screen looks slightly old and tired on the bigger console. [June 2008, p.68]

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.

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

Still compelling, but it was more suited to PSP. [June 2008, p.84]

Dumb AI, stupidly linear, crap guns... a disaster. [May 2008, p.79]

Worst of all, Via Domus fails to work as a decent game - thanks to its refusal to let you explore, dull puzzling and an appalling ending that was already cheesy when "Dallas" did it 20 years ago. [Apr 2008, p.78]

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

The odd mindblowing set-piece aside, Lost Planet is rarely truly exciting - just functional. [Mar 2008, p.64]

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]

It's old. It's lame. Kill it. Now. [May 2008, p.78]

It looks and plays nicely, but we prefer "NBA Homecourt" because it has more depth. Still, it's a welcome change from "PES." [Mar 2008, p.68]

Timewarp RPG sends us to sleep. [May 2008, p.81]

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]

A disastrous entry for a previously well-regarded franchise. Not even for "Conflict" nuts. [Mar 2008, p.74]

Entertaining enough to capture your king for a bit. [July 2008, p.78]

It would have benefited from a better structure and more unlockables. [Mar 2008, p.81]

A decent shooter, but fails to capture the series' classic feel due to a lack of fresh ideas. [Feb 2008, p.68]

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]

The combat's too easy, and the lead characters are horrible. [May 2008, p.78]

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