Violence is of an unsightly and masochistic flavour and nothing here is a patch on the king of the genre.

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

Elven Legacy’s main strength is its ability to be either a tactical or RPG-focused game, which both the campaign and single scenarios play to.

A great idea with some impressive physics, but soon becomes a chore.

A weak sandbox affair. [Issue#20, p.55]

Diesel-powered, but it’s lacking the turbo injection that we want.

It's a re-invented fifth wheel on a car driving the wrong way up a one-way street. [Issue#20, p.55]

Clearly there's still a market for this stuff - we're guessing in Japan? [Issue#19, p.58]

At around £6 it’s an invigorating addition for Fallout 3 fans.

A seamlessly realised and original hybrid that breathes life into the RTS genre. [Issue#18, p.48]

Gets the basics right, but no more. It won’t keep you amused for long.

Telltale has created a decent adventure full of slapstick and melodrama.

A fun experience marred slightly by the fact that it feels too easy, but those looking for fast arcade laughs will enjoy it.

It’s a big, polished and fulfilling game and we were impressed by the slick HUD and the right-click radial construction menu, which facilitates a sophisticated economic system. There’s plenty of replay value, fourplayer multiplayer and an editor to boot, too.

Tactical and highly entertaining but seriously lacking polish.

No multiplayer, brief campaigns, same old factions and anemic AI.

A sophisticated, well-paced and remarkably different entry into the RTS genre.

The greatest strategy game of all time.

Can drag its heels, but provides a great interactive story.

Ideal if you want to dip your toe into RTS and love the sound of your own voice.

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

Die-hard RPG fans will appreciate the backstory, but no-one else will pay attention.

A shining example of a solid, fun RTS that goes beyond its genre boundaries and boasts excellent multiplayer. [Issue#17, p.49]

Although predictable and clichéd, action and horror have seldom been blended together so sublimely.

Accessible and addictive mass management entertainment, if a little ugly and ungainly.

It's the "Battlefront" sequel we wanted, but it noticeably reduces the LOTR mythology to a boots-first brawler. [Issue#16, p.54]

A brave but ultimately flawed game that only delivers on all that was promised in very short bursts. [Issue#16, p.58]

It’s no World Of Goo, but it’s original, modifiable and incredibly addictive.