So Haze, as a PS3 exclusive, is far from a reason to own a PS3.

The complete party package, made yet more essential by all the new features. [Nov 2007, p.68]

An improvement on FIFA 2008 in terms of tempo of play, but this still lacks real bite. [May 2008, p.68]

An exquisite football game. [June 2008, p.85]

Traveller's Tales have no excuse for serving up this steaming pile of Minotaur dung. [Nov 2008, p.84]

Fans might feel confused at first, but they won't be disappointed. [Feb 2008, p.78]

If you're interested in SNK history, give it a punt - it'll prove a bit too archaic for everyone else. [Issue#174, p.82]

Overall Flying is sometimes a joy, but Iron Man is basically repetitive, confusing and graceless.

The most refined puzzle-action game on PS3. Hugely addictive. [June 2008, p.72]

Imperfect, but the most focused, compelling GTA ever takes 'last -gen' gaming to next-gen highs. [June 2008, p.64]

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

But while mising tricks and fighting for the ball is fluid and engaging in one on one games , things don't fare as well with four players. [Aug 2008, p.80]

The attention to detail is staggering and it handles like a dream. A true technical showcase. [May 2008, p.74]

If you like the idea of sending a small man through a windscreen in to a giant dartboard, this is worth a look. [Apr 2008, p.82]

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]

Shame the fighting's bum - collision detection is terrible, there's no sense of impact and shooting feels weedy. But we love the setting and the environments look lovely, with some nice lighting effects. [Oct 2007, p.84]

Tries too hard to ape other, similar games without following its own path. Shame. [May 2008, p.62]

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

Gorgeous visuals, tough hand-to-hand combat and insanely creepy. Shame it's so damn dreary. [Apr 2008, p.64]

As cheery as it's possible to be mumbling to a Radiohead song. [Oct 2007, p.84]

Cute, sweet and massively entertaining. [May 2008, p.80]

Addictive minigames, great arcade tennis and sunny visuals. But a bit basic at its core. [Apr 2008, p.68]

The idea of having the custom-character system working across the entire gme is a solid one, and the improvement in team-mate behaviour makes the single-player mode easier to digest. But as a sequel, Vegas 2 fails to deliver. [Apr 2008, p.58]

The gaming equivalent of rocking in a corner sucking your thumb - comforting at first, but repetitive and the behaviour of those who are soft in the head. [June 2008, p.85]

You know how when you're going through a traumatic experience, time seems to slow down as you take in the full horror of what's happening? [May 2008, p.78]

A backward step in some ways. But it's still PES, and so remains horrifyingly addictive. [Dec 2007, p.62]

Still class, but more or less the same as last year. [Jan 2008, p.79]

Much the same in terms of gameplay, but still ace. We're not sure there's enough new here, though. [Mar 2008, p.72]