It's a masterpiece of balance, of design, and the jewel in Sony's online crown.

The fighting's solid but hamstrung by dodgy controls and a terrible career mode. [July 2009, p.66]

"Quotation Forthcoming"

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

A beautifully detailed experience. [Nov 2012, p.105]

Think pinball FIFA and you're halfway there. A fast, frantic sports sim, with simple controls that belie hidden depths. [Dec 2012, p.104]

Brash, unique and fun - refreshes old-school values to shame most modern shooters. [Apr 2011, p.80]

You'll love it at first but Pure soon becomes far too familiar. [Nov 2008, p.78]

It's the tightly balanced levels that make it so addictive and, despite its simplicity, the few choices you have are vital. [Mar 2008, p.80]

The controls are intuitive, and the action fast, making this a satisfying PSN title. [Christmas 2009, p.91]

A genre-spanning yarn that still captivates, that makes up for its simplicity with variety, and looks better than ever. [Aug 2011, p.92]

Finally appeals to both novices and seasoned fans. [Oct 2010, p.97]

The best b'ball game of the season, but still not perfect. [Christmas 2009, p.90]

Linear and needs patience, but tells an epic, emotive story with rare polish. [Apr 2010, p.92]

Overall Intelligent, inventive... Crush's main drawback is its steep learning curve. But that's what brains are for, right?

Pleasingly deep RPG/FPS hybrid with a few niggling flaws. [Dec 2009, p.86]

The fastest lumines ever. [Apr 2012, p.107]

At a few measly quid on the Store, it's essential stuff. [Feb 2008, p.79]

Big, ballsy action let down by weak combat and nonsense story. [May 2010, p.92]

Fundamentally no different to the PS2 game, though still worth playing if you're new to Round 3. [Feb 2007, p.56]

Too much has been thrown in at once, and that grates on the overall enjoyment of the exceptional on-field action. [Dec 2012, p.104]

A confident and surprising change of direction makes this the best Resistance yet. Varied, thrilling and technically impressive, with only a few notable flaws. [Nov 2011, p.92]

A zippy mix of combat, platforming and puzzling - enjoyable even if it is a little more punishing than we remembered. [Aug 2012, p.103]

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

The puzzles are fun and inventive. [Dec 2009, p.102]

DQ and FF do things better than Rogue Galaxy but if you've finished both this will fill a hole. [June 2007, p.74]

Electrifying sequel that vastly improves on the polarising original. [Aug 2011, p.78]

Excellent graphics, sound and handling make this a great choice for newbies and purists alike. [Oct 2007, p.64]