Sacred 2 has a passable single-player mode, but it comes inot its own online with the right company. [Issue#14, p.52]

We were already armpit-deep in the dead, but we've still found room for more slaughter on the Killing Floor. [Issue#24, p.50]

Dragon Rising offers compelling real-world combat with few disappointing omissions. [Issue#26, p.50]

Improvements and flourishes make Zuma's Revenge a lot of fun. [Issue#25, p.50]

Solid block-fitting fun and only a tenner. Classic puzzle action. [Issue#9, p.60]

Not in any way groundbreaking, but two games in one and hugely entertaining nonetheless. [Issue#18, p.52]

A good performance from EA, with FIFA playing a fine game of footy. [Issue#13, p.58]

EA Mythic has hit on the perfect formula for a classy fantasy MMO. It's verything you'd expect, and maybe more. [Issue#11, p.80]

Like Mona's fangs, it's sharp, pretty and it doesn't suck. [Issue#15, p.65]

A promising start and an engaging, enjoyable adventure in its own right. [Issue#23, p.58]

A comfortable and engaging follow-up to the first episode in a series well worth joining. [Issue#25, p.53]

Hardcore fans may find it lacking but Wings of Prey is solid fighter fun. [Issue#30, p.8]

A stunning life simulator with a few gaping omissions. It will likely reach boiling point over the next year or so.

A rare and gripping indy experience that pulls no punches.

Plants Vs Zombies is a simple but clever tower defence game, which uses its considerable charm to keep you coming back for more. It might not take you very long to see most of what it has to offer, but you're sure to have a laugh while you're at it.

Shocking, chaotic and uberviolent. For those who can take it, there's a fine game lurking despite the flaws. [Issue#14, p.45]

A cortisol-inducing, insane trip into almost certain death. You'll love it. [Issue#26, p.57]

It's manifestly amusing and downright fun, and that's its real strength. [Issue#26, p.46]

Flying at an altitude combat flight sim aficionados will appreciate. [Issue#26, p.53]

It’s not Peggle-addictive, but there’s depth beyond the casual puzzle game.

In a nutshell, we've been pleasantly surprised by Lego Indy. Most moviegoers and gamers will enjoy it. [Issue#9, p.50]

80 percent of it you've seen before, but Lego Batman is still as fun as you'd hope. [Issue#13, p.62]

Play it until your free month of Live runs out, then move on. [Issue#9, p.58]

An excellent flight combat sim, with a lack of polish in key areas.

If you plot a graph of genius times faltering game design, Far Cry 2 sits firmly in the top right. [Issue#13, p.50]

A return to form with epic set-pieces. However, there are a few frustrating puzzles and camera issues. [Issue#14, p.58]

A good game with some pretty outstanding aesthetic design. [Issue#29, p.52]

Improvements are there, but lean toward the superficial side of this prolific franchise. [Issue#26, p.53]