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]