Gorgeous, funny, and epic. A landmark achievement for your PS3. [Dec 2009, p.72]

A bold, confident reworking of a winning formula - one that takes Batman to the next level with incredible tech, skill and imagination. [Dec 2011, p.98]

The game PS3 was waiting for - fun, richly creative, and truly fresh. [Dec 2008, p.60]

Is this a better game than GTA? Technically, atmospherically, visually: absolutely. Narratively? Too subjective to call. Will you enjoy it more than GTA IV? That depends on how much you like the setting.

Testing, exhilarating and full of personality, this is an essential buy. [June 2011, p.74]

Sublime in single, co-op and multiplayer. An incredible package. [Christmas 2009, p.10]

A triumph of set-piece design, special effects and impeccable FPS action. Mindblowing. [Christmas 2007, p.56]

With so much invention, intrigue and genuine brilliance packed into twelve hours of game-play, you just can't afford not to (pick up a copy). [Nov 2008, p.22]

Even next to Uncharted 2, ME2's shooting holds up well.

SFIV had to be a Street Fighter that can be played by anyone who’s ever picked up Street Fighter II, and a Street Fighter that gives everyone all the help they’ll need if they’re starting completely from scratch. It’s effortlessly both of those things. While every other fighting game has become an elitist club for the best of the best, Capcom have given Street Fighter back to the people, where it belongs.

One of the best games ever, with a swathe of excellent online options bolted on for good measure. [Sept 2006, p.56]

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

Like running eyes-first into a wall of beauty, GOW2 is yet another of PS2's last minute masterpieces. [Apr 2007, p.62]

Complex and beautiful, one of the best puzzle games of all time. [Feb 2010, p.84]

Quite brilliant, with substance enough to live up to its stunning visuals. High concept gaming, you say? Nah, mate. Just good gaming. [Feb 2007, p.68]

An incredible open-ended experience, but you're going to need patience to truly savour it. [May 2007, p.54]

An emotional and fitting end to the sci-fi epic, with improved tactical combat, a huge galaxy to explore, and choices that will test your morals to the limit. [Apr 2012, p.84]

It's the king of console role-players. [Christmas 2011, p.86]

Familiar but thrilling - sits easily among PS3's gods, if shy of the throne. [Apr 2010, p.94]

Confident storytelling, astonishing visuals and obscenely ambitious setpieces make Uncharted 3 the best of the series and an absolute must-have. [Dec 2011, p.90]

The best fighter ever made just got better in almost every way. [May 2010, p.88]

An outstanding RPG. It's unmistakably Final Fantasy, but feels as fresh as any adventure on PS2. [Christmas 2006, p.73]

Addresses every criticism and packs in a load of new stuff. A masterclass in sequel-making. [Christmas 2006, p.74]

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

Keenly directed and liberatingly open, Journey is occasionally impenetrable - but that's the price of mystery. A short trip, but one to cherish. [Apr 2012, p.90]

Shadow of the Colossus is essential, Ico is great but showing its age, but both are worthy of a revisit - especially if you've never played either of them before.

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

Makes you feel more like being in a band, edging out its near rivals. [Issue#174, p.72]

Richer, yet more accessible - builds on everything LBP did so superbly. [Feb 2011, p.88]

The best FIFA yet. Will even make huge PES fans think twice. [Nov 2009, p.80]

Overall Superb action and a smart, well-rounded story - a perfect sequel.

It's bursting with content. [Apr 2010, p.96]

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]

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

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

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

An incredible adventure in an amazing setting. Only weak detective bits and boss battles let it down.

A polished, deep basketball sim that will amaze fans, while welcoming those curious about the sport. [Christmas 2011, p.107]

Get through visual hitches and a strained finale to find a spirited open-world gem packed with extreme pursuits, stunning scenery and hoards of savage beasts. [Jan 2013, p.91]

A bold and more random game, which still thrills like few others - but the increased realism makes for a chaotic, often taxing experience. [Dec 2011, p.96]

Imaginative, epic and brilliant, but not for instant fix gamers. [Dec 2008, p.26]

A triumph. [May 2009, p.77]

A rich and bast game designed to treat fans. Great value, lacks 'wow'. [Christmas 2010, p.72]

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

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

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

A noticeable step-up in class from 2K12, especially on court and in the My Career mode. Only poor navigation spoils an otherwise incredible sport sim. [Dec 2012, p.100]

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

XCOM has more meaningful decisions and consequences than Mass Effect and more scares than Resident Evil. Turn-based strategy games are cool again. [Dec 2012, p.98]

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

Wonderfully polished. [Jan 2011, p.90]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

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.

Limited freedom, but gorgeous, intelligent and compelling. [July 2011, p.76]

A world of unparalleled potential, married to an Orwellian tale of deception and redemption. Adventures this epic only come along once in a generation. [Dec 2012, p.90]

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

Despite its age, Metal Gear Solid HD still does bang-up stealth, and couples it with some of the maddest storytelling ever pressed to disc. Still essential. [Feb 2012, p.100]

It's beautiful, that goes without saying, and a relentless beast in combat. But more than that, it understands how players play - what they look for, listen to, and most of all what they expect. That's why, and this is a considerable achievement, it can genuinely scare you with a common sprinkler system. [Feb 2011, p.82]

Intense, beautiful and accessible. A return to the series' roots and a stellar game indeed. [Nov 2007, p.22]

It's more than good enough to call Peace Walker a genuine Metal Gear Solid 5. There's almost too much game here - there's no bigger game on PSP and no more varied game in the entire Metal Gear series. It's a technical showcase, sure, but Peace Walker is also a creative showcase that proves that nobody on Earth makes games like Hideo Kojima - because nobody else ever could.

Overall Five ace games in one box. The slowdown shouldn't stop you having an Orange Christmas.

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

Utterly unforgiving... But stick it out and you'll see months of crushing lows and glorious highs. [Dec 2011, p.94]

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.

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

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

The big shifts in the series have already come and gone. [Nov 2009, p.92]

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

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

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

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

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

A super package with a clever story. Some patchy execution. [Christmas 2010, p.68]

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

Unless the familiarity really gets to you, you're going to love BioShock 2. It's a lovingly crafted, carefully constructed masterpiece of narrative richness and smart game mechanics. It can even be enjoyed as a straight-up shooter thanks to its innovative, tactile combat system. [Feb 2010, p.72]

Satisfaction in Vietnam doesn't come from being quicker than an opponent, or having better kit, but from being smarter and using what you have to wisely.

The solo campaign is fun but bombastic to point of being bewildering, but the rest of the (gargantuan) package is typically life-consuming stuff. [Christmas 2011, p.96]

Simply, the best LBP on any format. [Nov 2012, p.104]

Robotic perfection is replaced by organic error. [Nov 2012, p.94]

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

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

Glory era SF that'll delight nostalgists, but near-vital for all. [Issue#174, p.74]

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

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

For Wild West virgins, it's an entertaining package, if just shy of an essential purchase. [Jan 2011, p.96]

The best FIFA yet, but EA are still a few goals short of the title. [Nov 2008, p.80]

A glorious balance of challenge, thrills and accessibility. Vital. [July 2011]

Crude, simple, and really good fun to boot. [Dec 2009, p.102]

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]

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

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]

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]

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

Immaculately designed and an absolute joy to play through. The best game of the year so far. [Dec 2006, p.22]

Ultimately, MGS: PO is like eating a platter of finely crafted hors d'oeuvres - easy to digest, but compromised and repetitive. It's just less satisfying than a set menu of balanced textures and flavours - and, simply, why "MGS: Snake Eater is still Kojima's tastiest dish. [Feb 2007, p.60]

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

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

Origins is so concerned with trying to create something complex and epic, it forgets all the basics and ends up a mess. [Christmas 2009, p.76]