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]