If you're patient and able to get your head around a challenging set of rules, there's fun to be had with Blood Bowl 2. Otherwise, it's one that's only going to appeal when you're in the right mood. [Issue#130, p.84]

Just don't expect to be blown away by its competent but uniformly forgettable local multiplayer component. [Issue#130, p.83]

The vehicle sections really drag this latest Skylanders down. It's a disappointing addition to the series. [Issue#130, p.77]

FIFA has PES beaten when it comes to attention to presentational detail and atmosphere, but maybe that isn't enough anymore. For flowing football, though, you should look elsewhere. [Issue#130, p.71]

343 Industries is clearly passionate, but it’s shown a criminal misunderstanding of what makes the franchise work. Halo 5: Guardians has moments of greatness, but it’s a shadow of its former self.

There is so much to love about LEGO Dimensions; clever design decisions, an excellent script and some real standout moments. But that paywall will either kill your bank account, or frustrate you.

The beautiful wasteland is incredible to drive around, but leave the Magnum Opus and the excitement dips. This is nearly excellent, but instead is frustrating.

Fun in doses and has a great presentation, sadly, Tembo falters as Game Freak looked to increase the game length in the most obnoxious way possible. [Issue#128, p.81]

A half-finished game. [Issue#128, p.80]

Relies heavily on the work of its arguably better predecessors. [Issue#128, p.79]

The design flaws that held DMC4 back on release frustrate even more today, and even a raft of new content can't boost this to SSS status. [Issue#127, p.86]

MotoGP 2015 has evolved, but it isn't the step up in class we were hoping for. [Issue#127, p.85]

Represents its sport well, but it's just too mundane to ever be something of note. One for the fans and very few others. [Issue#127, p.83]

Spectra's a fine little racer that'll help kill time while you wait for a download. If just a couple of niggles had been ironed out and changed however, this could have been much better. [Issue#127, p.82]

F1 2015 absolutely nails the driving experience, with perfect controls and incredible physics. But the options are so limited, you're likely to get bored fast. Roll on 2016. [Issue#127, p.81]

Not a game to be played for hours on end, Tower of Guns is still a fun and rewarding shooter, albeit one that takes a little time to really appreciate. [Issue#125, p.84]

Lacks its predecessor's smarts and class. [Issue#125, p.81]

New modes and better motion controls make it an improvement over its predecessor; just don't count on it holding your attention. [Issue#124, p.88]

It's a joke that remains consistently funny, while still surprising in places. [Issue#124, p.84]

A valiant effort, but one that is ultimately let down by a series of technical glitches and a depressingly mute community. It is free to play, though. [Issue#124, p.83]

A blend of Resident Evil old and new, Revelations 2 does itself, and the franchise, justice falling a little short simply due to a couple of poor episodes. [Issue#123, p.77]

A valiant attempt at doing something different with a revered franchise, but one that doesn't fulfill all of its goals or early promise. One for FF fans only. [Issue#123, p.74]

Eight games in as many years, and Ubisoft has finally perfected the art of making a highly skilled and super badass assassin feel totally, entirely boring.

There are some inventive puzzles, but don't expect anything revolutionary. [Issue#122, p.84]

The novelty wears thin. [Issue#122, p.82]

Minor technical issues aside, Roundabout's unique concept and cheesy yet personable performances make it a pleasure to play. [Issue#122, p.81]

A great fighting game at its core. [Issue#122, p.80]

Too many customisation options. [Issue#122, p.78]

The gameplay is the only part it gets right. [Issue#122, p.77]

Sadly enough, the franchise is slipping. [Issue#122, p.73]

Proves there's still some life in the old series yet. [Issue#122, p.70]

Hardline is a successful spin out from the expected Battlefield experience, but it’s hard to shake the feeling that Visceral could have done more with a better engine and the freedom of a new IP.

It's not disastrous, but it is bland. [Issue#121, p.87]

If you need a version of Tetris on your Xbox One, this game provides for most of your needs, albeit with little finesse. [Issue#121, p.86]

Newcomers will also find this HD remake easier on the eyes. [Issue#121, p.78]

A lot of fun in small bursts, but not amount of polish, parkour or persistence can plaster over the cracks of the aging Dead Island mechanics and systems. [Issue#121, p.72]

The execution doesn’t quite manage to do justice to the concept, but for fans of the puzzle genre there’s still a lot to like about Pneuma.

Evolve delivers small doses of excellence, but the entire experience is rarely exciting. The big-boss battles are stressfully manic in the best possible way, it’s just a shame that the rest of the game is so boring.

A decent distraction for a short time, Costume Quest 2 unfortunately soon becomes a chore. Fortunately, it doesn't outstay its welcome by too much. [Issue#119, p.82]

Plagued with animation issues and horribly out of date, but plays the best game of 'pro wrestling' anything has in some time. [Issue#119, p.80]

A respectable attempt at adding variety to a modern classic, but one that fails to meet the lofty standards of its ancestors, though there's still fun to be had. [Issue#119, p.79]

A beautiful game that's let down by its clunky mechanics and frustrating AI quirks. [Issue#119, p.76]

Content volume is light, though, meaning long-term appeal is limited to multiplayer. [Issue#119, p.74]

Hard is cool these days, but Volgarr simply isn't all that much fun. [Issue#119, p.73]

Far more gripping than its Xbox One counterpart. [Issue#119, p.66]

Paris shows some promise, but it's hard to enjoy a game when it's so nauseating, even if it does suggest a return to the series' best ideas. Maybe next year. [Issue#119, p.65]

A mean-spirited but addictively difficult game that will have you thinking about its intricacies hours after you’ve put the pad down.

Its largely frivolous and feels a little empty, but Chivalry is quite a lot of fun. With a bit more money behind it, this could have been excellent. [Issue#120, p.84]

A fine attempt at bringing a 20 year-old game back into the public consciousness, but Pier Solar HD doesn't pack in enough unique elements. [Issue#120, p.83]

Novel, different and full of personality, Divekick will appeal to anyone who likes fun (which is all of you) but its quirkiness wears off a little too soon. [Issue#120, p.78]

A good effort at bringing the OTT planet of Pandora down to earth for a game that's less about guns and more about characters and conversion. [Issue#120, p.74]

Stay well away from this if you can't play in co-op. Even then, the best you'll find here is a game that is painfully average. [Issue#120, p.69]

While it’s incredibly fun with friends, it has little worth on your own. We also have concerns with the lack of content.

Harmonix once again proves that it's the best at what it does. [Issue#118, p.85]

Not taking full advantage of Kinect is unforgivable. [Issue#118, p.81]

A lack of new features means there's little intrigue here. [Issue#118, p.78]

A frustratingly uneven action-RPG that pilfers liberally from the Dark Souls handbook. [Issue#118, p.77]

You'll probably leave it with fond memories. [Issue#118, p.74]

Another solid entry for Skylanders, but the upfront price is only a fraction of what you'll need to play to see all it has to offer. [Issue#118, p.70]

Project Spark's good intentions are undermined by mechanical and economic shortcomings. [Issue#118, p.68]

Even with its low-gravity exploits, it's leagues behind the other loot shooter out this year. [Issue#118, p.67]

Its best elements are subdued by a repetitious structure. [Issue#118, p.52]

A competent if unspectacular return. Dragon Age: Inquisition offers an abundance of things to do but its pick ‘n’ mix approach undermines any wow factor.

At times cumbersome, Crimes & Punishments has enough tricky and well-paced crime-solving mysteries to keep you fully engaged. [Issue#117, p.86]

We're still looking for a true story mode. [Issue#117, p.85]

Moment-to-moment gameplay is great, making it such a shame that the elements connecting matches is so underwhelming. [Issue#117, p.82]

It still feels clunky in places. [Issue#117, p.74]

It's a slick, mechanically sound, and lavishly produced shooter that uses beauty to try and mask the potentially great but uninspired gameplay inside. [Issue#117, p.62]

D4 has some problems, but it’s absolutely worth a play if you’re after a game unlike anything else on the Xbox One. Bloody crazy, but charming as well.

Despite delivering the one improvement many have clamoured for, Magic 2015 falls short of its predecessors in almost every other regard. [Issue#116, p.84]

Real golfers will love the challenge, and the course design feature is a trump card. However, it won't give the average user much of a buzz. [Issue#116, p.83]

Beautiful, funny, a mite easy but lots of fun. [Issue#116, p.82]

A top pinball game to play with friends, but on your own it can get boring. [Issue#116, p.80]

It's literally just a case of run in, kill a bunch of things and find the exit. [Issue#116, p.76]

Little mis-steps in design and pacing make it non-essential, but definitely recommended. [Issue#116, p.75]

In fixing FIFA 14’s biggest issues, EA Canada has only created some fresh problems. FIFA 15 is worth your money, but this year’s finest football game may still be to come.

There's a good trading card game here, even if you need to figure it out solo. [Issue#115, p.87]

Better suited to nostalgic gamers than newcomers. [Issue#115, p.84]

A jack-of-all-trades, master of none. [Issue#115, p.82]

Fun and accessible, Sacred 3 is an action-RPG for those that haven't yet delved into the genre. It's not perfect, but it's deep, tactical and extremely stabby. [Issue#115, p.81]

The story here has been sublime throughout, but as a game The Wolf Among Us still feels remote. [Issue#114, p.84]

A disappointing shooter that has a few good ideas but can't implement them well enough to make it stand out from a very large crowd. [Issue#114, p.79]

If you live for the glory of the kill, Sniper Elite III is the game for you, just don't expect it to be routinely enjoyable. It can get a bit heavy. [Issue#114, p.72]

A valiant first effort, EA Sports UFC could be the start of something great. For now, it is merely a good try, but one that is still a lot of fun. [Issue#114, p.68]

The game’s fun for a while, but quickly loses any sense of direction. As such, it provides little more than a cursory distraction for all but the most obsessive high-score chasers.

Often more engaging than its simple puzzles should allow it to be, the presentation and variety of gameplay ideas go a long way to making this an impressive, if small, adventure.

It’s certainly rough around the edges but Murdered’s quirky charm and engaging story will have you playing till its too-quick conclusion.

Well-designed maps, and new weapons down in a sea of technical problems, for which there seems to be no solution. [Issue#112, p.95]

A fun return to Gotham, even if the mechanics continue to feel weary in the hands of WB. [Issue#112, p.95]

Combat stages expose some limitations, but the platforming action in DustForce is rock solid and will appeal to lovers of difficult games. [Issue#112, p.86]

Hack, slash, hit and miss. [Issue#112, p.82]

Warface is exactly like every other war-based shooter you can think of. [Issue#112, p.80]

ID@XBOX has brought us the classic Worms experience, with an irritating single-player campaign and disappointing design bolted on.

Consistently entertaining but lacking in originality, Watch Dogs boasts a hugely promising concept but finds itself coasting along on the triumphs of others. You won’t be disappointed, but you won’t be surprised either.

With competent gameplay and a great concept, if it had had more investment behind it and a bit of a polish, this game could have been excellent. [Issue#111, p.84]

A competent shooter, but fails to replicate the fun, frantic pace or steadiness its next-gen cousin achieved by quite a way. [Issue#111, p.82]

Another lovely instalment to Telltale's noir thriller, though cracks in the studio's model and/or ambition are starting to show. [Issue#111, p.80]

Kudos to Traveller’s Tales for mixing the formula up a touch. An enjoyable little romp that will delight both kids and the young at heart.