Ugly, limited and significantly worse than previous games in the series. [Issue#118, p.86]

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

Its core mechanic is enjoyable enough to sell the game on its own. [Issue#118, p.84]

Boring. Abysmal. Buy NBA 2K15. [Issue#118, p.83]

As smart and slick as fans expect. [Issue#118, p.82]

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

Korra isn't broken by any means, it's just mediocre in almost every area. This is for diehard Avatar fans only. [Issue#118, p.80]

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]

The Evil Within is less genre-defining and is instead more of a spiritual successor - one that relives past glories rather than seeks out new ones. [Issue#118, p.73]

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]

It's not perfect, but PES 2015 is bloody good fun. [Issue#118, p.62]

In many ways, the game is the perfect distillation of the franchise's core appeal. But it's still just Call of Duty, don't expect it to revolutionize the industry. [Issue#118, p.61]

An incredible historical document, charting the rise and success of the Xbox's biggest franchises. Vital to any collection. [Issue#118, p.56]

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.

One of the better Lego games in the series. Beyond Gotham matches the series’ usual compulsive gameplay with a tighter story and more imaginative setting.

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]

There are plenty of challenges. [Issue#117, p.84]

An utterly inoffensive third-person shooter. [Issue#117, p.83]

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

It seems pointless praising a game everyone knows is great, but this version provides a much more stable gaming experience.

An open-world classic driven by systems over story. [Issue#117, p.76]

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.

A contender for the title of 2014’s best racer, Forza Horizon 2 builds on foundations laid by its predecessor to make a diverse, entertaining experience.

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]

This is just about the dancing. [Issue#116, p.81]

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

The big improvements have really enhanced the experience this year. [Issue#116, p.79]

A veritable mess. [Issue#116, p.78]

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]

Upgraded graphics, improved gameplay and all-new content to see. [Issue#116, p.72]

There’s more than just a love for the source material here; Alien: Isolation also displays a thorough understanding of what made it work. The game is a worthy accompaniment to Ridley Scott’s film, and there are few bigger compliments we can dish out than that.

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]

Cry Wolf isn't without its problems, but it provides a satisfying conclusion to an episodic series that we feared would wrap inconclusively. [Issue#115, p.76]

Cry Wolf isn’t without its problems, but it provides a satisfying conclusion to an episodic series that we feared would wrap inconclusively.

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

Highly addictive. [Issue#114, p.83]

It is at least mercifully short. [Issue#114, p.82]

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]

Fun, frantic and an absolute joy to play through. [Issue#114, p.76]

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.

A chilling and well-realised experience, Outlast accomplishes almost everything it sets out to do. A strong start for the team and a strong entry in this resurgent genre.

Arguably the best episode of this season so far. [Issue#113, p.86]

Still enjoyable after all these years, the new content of Ultra helps revitalise Street Fighter IV and will no doubt keep it going for a good while to come. [Issue#113, p.81]

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.

In just over a year, the Grid series has turned it around. Autosport doesn’t do anything particularly new, but it will remind fans why they love the Grid series.

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]

Some may complain about only receiving three maps in the Expedition pack, but it's hard to argue against the quality of the content. [Issue#112, p.94]

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]

Wolfenstein might not be trying to push the genre forward in a significant way, but by embracing what has come before it, MachineGames has created one of the most entertaining releases of the year.

Don’t let the retro influences fool you – far from being stuck in the past, Super Time Force is a stylish, innovative game which deserves a place amongst your future purchases.

Beenox deliver a buggy, messy game that misses the essence of Spider-Man by a wide margin. Here’s hoping Activision entrusts the popular licence to another developer for the inevitable sequel.

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.

The move to a 2.5D style isn’t exactly sloppy so much as unimaginative and while it entertains in bursts, it’s too often a dull addition to the series.

If it were DLC at a reasonable price then this would be a great addition, but a few fun extra modes and a different list of teams don’t really justify this as it is.

It’s an RPG with all its French-Canadian roots on show, a spectacular and unique amalgam of genres and ideas that creates something we really think any RPG fan ought to experience.

An okay celebration of 30 years of Pac-Man's furious assault on the four unluckiest ghosts ever. There are better Pac-related options though. [Issue#110, p.78]

The best motocross game in years. [Issue#110, p.76]

Another good episode, but the QTEs need to go - this is a game you play for the story, so scenes like the one below just don't need to be interactive. [Issue#110, p.74]

Fun, frustrating and incredibly well designed, this is the perfect game to see you through the summer next-gen drought.

The tech largely works and the games range from great to average. It's certainly not amazing and lacks longevity, but it's still a good indication of the Kinect goodness to come.

Titanfall is a ridiculous amount of fun. Maybe it’ll be surpassed, but right now it’s the best game on Xbox One and one of the best multiplayer shooters ever.

It's not quite what we've come to expect from TT Games; you'd be better off going to watch the film four times. [Issue#109, p.81]

Visually stunning and audibly impressive, but we are starting to take serious issue with the numerous technical faults found in every Telltale game. [Issue#109, p.80]

Even Superman struggles to save this action RPG, which is dragged down by technical issues, uninspiring levels and graphics straight out of 2007. [Issue#109, p.78]

Outstanding fun for the first few weeks thanks to the OTT carnage but Garden Warfare trails off a little too quickly to leave a lasting impression. [Issue#109, p.76]

A solid multiplayer free-to-play shooter that, despite suffering from a lack of variety, is distinct enough to warrant giving it a try. [Issue#109, p.70]

Ground Zeroes feels a little lean, but the game remains an invigorating, intelligent and interesting return to a series that feels as if it is heading in the right direction.

Rich in ideas yet terrible at executing them, Yaiba picks up all the things people hated about recent Ninja Gaiden games and just runs with them.

Only for the bold, Dark Souls II delivers a fearsome challenge, while dispensing with the complexity that bogged down its predecessor. A true triumph of game design.

The definitive virtual South Park experience, pulled off with passion and aplomb. Unfortunately, there just isn’t enough of it, either in terms of depth or longevity. A must for fans, though.

If you need an excuse to return to Dead Rising 3 then this first DLC pack might just be it, don't expect to be blown away though. [Issue#108, p.94]

A disappointing twin-stick shooter, a waste of the Halo brand and an embarrassing installment into the Xbox One launch window line-up. [Issue#108, p.74]