It's just grand. [Issue#52, p.105]

If you're any good at all at fighters, give it a go. [Issue#98, p.78]

It's just finally captured the skill and fortitude that comes with playing a real game of tennis, an achievement we sense it's always been working towards. [Issue#34, p.90]

As absorbing and oddly addictive an experience as you'll find on 360. Just keep an eye on the clock - this game devours hours at a time. [Issue#98, p.81]

It's what the original always should have been. [Issue#87, p.84]

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

It's not worth getting for single-player. The AI is broken in a way that it will react and counter your moves by having the instant reaction times only an unthinking machine can have. [Issue #7, p.120]

The premise transfers comfortably enough. [Issue#73, p.101]

A damn good tactical strategic game that has a ridiculous amount of depth for an XLA title. [Issue#73, p.102]

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

From a pure gamer's perspective, then, Empire Bay feels half-finished. [Issue#63, p.80]

If you don't already have Red Dead Redemption, this is definitely worth getting your hands on. [Issue#66, p.87]

More than strong enough to chill out with the likes of Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon without embarrassing itself. [Issue#63, p.82]

Satisfying, to say the least. [Issue#51, p.104]

What F1 2011 really needs is some drama and a touch of glamour. [Issue#77, p.86]

The satisfaction to be found here is immense. [Issue#63, p.]

Has some invigorating moments but is harmed by a weak strategy mechanic that easily frustrates. [Issue#52, p.82]

It can sometimes feel a little bit like Far Cry 3.5 rather than Far Cry 4, but it's a fun and enjoyable experience nevertheless, particularly so with another player. [Issue#119, p.60]

Resolutely playable, and tricking around the world is still a joy. The 'crazy' additions make us worried for later games, but right now we're too busy smashing our heads open to care. [Issue#59, p.96]

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

Incredibly polished. [Issue#85, p.102]

Gears Of War: Judgment is like a crown with no jewels; it’s still solid gold, sure, but that something is missing is all the more obvious for the size and magnificence of the gems which were once there.

Considering the beyond-favourable roster, the fact that you can import every character from SmackDown 2009, all of which come packing the new approach that Legends takes, and the back-to-basics gameplay, which is ultimately more fun, and THQ’s next step in the wrestling market is one of the finest sports entertainment experiences in years.

A great range of moves and some pleasantly diverse characters. [Issue#85, p.103]

Some control and physics tweaks are needed, but to remedy distractions rather than critical errors. [Issue#77, p.90]

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

A definitive digital proxy. [Issue#85, p.105]

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

Flashbacks make this a thrilling racer, but they wear thin after a while and take their toll on the racing. As a result, we love Race Driver: GRID as much as we hate it, which is quite a lot! [Issue#33]

Improved in a fashion that will delight gamers of all competence levels and experience. [Issue#63, p.90]

More of the same, yet somehow less satisfying than its predecessor. While this makes scoring easy, we can't help but wonder were the series will go from here. [Issue#25, p.76]

A little short-lived, but with more than enough scope and motivation to improve your scores, Stuntman: Ignition is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. [Issue#24, p.74]

Its whole package oozes charm. [Issue#60, p.106]

The digital equivalent of a stress relief ball. [Issue#63, p.98]

Forget preconceptions - Table Tennis is king. While it may be a little empty in terms of structural depth, the hugely addictive gameplay more than makes up for it. Don't let it pass you by. [Issue 7, p.90]

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.

Provides an experience altogether less pretentious and more accessible than the intensely referential platformer. Which is nice. [Issue#57, p.106]

Not quite as outstanding as it once was, but still a benchmark release. [Issue#77, p.102]

A deep, involving and beautifully put together adventure. [Issue#63, p.99]

Still a great fighter even without all the bells and whistles that have been bolted on in recent years - it’s more accessible and balanced than later ones, too.

An excellent basketball simulation. [Issue#52, p.92]

The game we always knew it wanted to be. [Issue#77, p.103]

Such innocence with a secret mean streak pleases us immensely, and even if you play fair there must be many hours of gameplay trying to see your little guys into a fortified castle. [Issue#37, p.117]

Clumsy dialogue aside, this first episode of Life is Strange is a brilliant introduction to a story we can't wait to see the rest of. [Issue#121, p.76]

With EA's NBA Elite 11 now canned, there's no reason not to pick up this effort if you're a basketball fan. [Issue#66, p.90]

As a remaster it's not as polished - graphically - as it should be, but it still proves that the core mechanics of Resident Evil as thrilling as they ever were. [Issue#121, p.81]

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]

Those looking for a traditional game may find the linearity restricting. [Issue#57, p.88]

Too addictive. [Issue#5, p.120]

One of the most satisfying racing games for some time that has captured the intense nature of the sport incredibly well. With a few tweaks, this could be something very special. [Issue#51, p.88]

The first real Kinect classic. [Issue#78, p.85]

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.

DMC and DMC3 have stood the test of time. The real surprise is just how poor Devil May Cry 2 seems now that it can be directly compared. [Issue#84, p.82]

It's actually quite fun this time. [Issue#78, p.87]

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.

Astro Boy on the GBA might be better, actually. [Issue#48, p.99]

Basketball done right. [Issue#78, p.89]

Red Faction: Guerrilla is a fantastic, laudably fun tech demo funneled into a rather awesome game. Undoubtedly this year's most gratifying and original title so far. [Issue#46, p.76]

The value is unquestionable, but Assault on Dark Athena is half the game of its predecessor. A worthy purchase, then, but not an essential one. [Issue#44, p.72]

Almost like "GTA" without any of the character. For these short bursts of satisfaction alone this is more than worth getting - however, don't be surprised when you end up switching off halfway through a mission and start praying that "Mercenaries 2" will fill the hole. [Issue # 11, p.80]

Open, satisfying and playful. [Issue#78, p.99]

A fun little brawler with an addictive and fast-flowing feel. [Issue#51, p.104]

An addictive, impressive-looking and fun shooter. [Issue#78, p.102]

We thought we'd seen all there was to see wtih the NBA licensed games, but 2K7 has taken us by surprise. [Issue 14, p.85]

In need of stronger incentives for those who play alone. [Issue#71, p.76]

The sharp thrill of a successful synchronised takedown never loses its edge. [Issue#86, p.76]

A fantastic shooter that does a lot for the genre. [Issue#86, p.80]

A practically endless set of challenges has also been included. [Issue#30, p.118]

A fun and frantic throwback to the days when dirty tactics, outlandish manoeuvres and sheet aggression were the brutal, mangled order of the day. [Issue#86, p.84]

Combines last year's excellent gameplay with a collection of features that should last the entire year. [Issue#51, p.72]

You can't put a price on innovation. [Issue#34, p.116]

A high-end conversion of a PC stalwart, marking the first time the Sims formula has migrated intact to a console. [Issue#66, p.89]

One of the finest adventure games you're likely to find on the 360. [Issue#39]

If skateboard antics are your sort of thing, the refinements made will make this right up your alley. [Issue 14, p.92]

It's impossible not to recommend, even to people who don't normally play racers. [Issue#60, p.94]

A hugely enjoyable shooter. Ignore at your expense. [Issue 27, p.92]

One of the most bizarre, yet enjoyable, games we've played in a long time. [Issue#65, p.87]

Not exactly ambitious, but it is expertly made, brilliant fun to play and absolutely fantastic value. [Issue#71, p.100]

It's simple to play, easy to learn, absolutely impossible to complete. [Issue #7, p.120]

If there's one genre the 360 is short of it's platformers, and Banjo is still one of the best within it. [Issue#41, p.113]

There's never been a better time to sample one of the greats. Fact. [Issue#23, p.98]

A worthy continuation of a superb series that is unfortunately over way too quickly. When a game is this great you simply don't want it to finish. [Issue 13, p.82]

RE6 has something for pretty much everyone. [Issue#90, p.66]

It's still not as good as N+, though. [Nov 2009, p.104]

As stupid and amusing a game as we've seen this generation and even though some of it may be repurposed, the original stuff is good enough that it barely matters. [Issue#102, p.66]

High Moon has put its soul into this one, and it shows. [Issue#90, p.70]

Occasional hiccups and pacing issues can't damage the soaring highs The Darkness II hits when all its elements scream in blood-curdling harmony. [Issue#82, p.80]

NHL 11 plays a fine game of ice hockey, and it never ceases to surprise us just how much fun every installment of the series is. [Issue#65, p.91]

The design mantra, it would appear, is to offer you as much freedom as possible. [Issue#102, p.70]

The best Undisputed game to date, and arguably the best MMA simulation currently in existence. [Issue#82, p.84]

Every bit as fun as the last Scene It?, Box Office Smash adds online multiplayer and an energetic interface that elevates this year’s outing above all other similar games.

Not likely to win any new fans to the series but seasoned players should be satisfied. [Issue 14, p.94]

An adrenaline-soaked blend of terror and action. If it wasn't for the fact that there's little between the PC and 360 versions, F.E.A.R. would no doubt have scored higher. [Issue 13, p.94]

We won't deny that Killer Is Dead has some issues, but what it gets right it does so with gusto and originality, and in today's world they are valuable attributes indeed. [Issue#102, p.74]

There's really no excuse to see frame rate issues spoil what is very nearly a perfect conversion, but it's a price worth paying to see Jehuty fly again.

A feast for the eyes, a gauntlet for your thumbs and a satisfying puzzle for your brain to chew on, Lords Of Shadow 2 is a competent jack-of-all-trades.

One of the best-designed but least original games we've ever played. [Issue#82, p.86]

As good as we always expected it to be – no more, no less. Battlestations: Pacific is well worth the heavy time investment needed to fully master it, but that’s quite an investment.