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]