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

So little experimentation yet so few mistakes in a genre that's littered with notorious misfires. More freedom would have wowed us, but this one for impatient "GTA" fans to investigate. [Issue # 11, p.76]

Not concerned with complex game design or elaborate plot, The Original Trilogy sets out to do one thing only - please gaming SW fans the world over, and it achieves this admirably. [Issue 12, p.90]

A very pleasant surprise. Accomplished way beyond our expectations and some of the best fun we’ve had inside a videogame this year, Saints Row 2 says nay to the naysayers.

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]

A radical evolution of the franchise. [Issue#87, p.78]

We can't think of a more complete package to spend our virtual pounds upon. [Issue#29, p.116]

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

No game, regardless of what it may be, can try and get away with developing one level and then replicating it over the course of 12 hours. A massive shame, because there are some truly breathtaking elements. [Issue 27, p.82]

Cutesy looks mask a videogame of near malicious difficulty, though it still proves to be endlessly entertaining for those with the patience. [Issue#69, p.100]

Uno is a good laugh in multiplayer, it only costs 400 Microsoft points and even a dribbling child could get all 200 GamerPoints from it. [Issue 8, p.120]

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

Deliciously tactical and exciting, with a sombre mood akin to the ever-wonderful Blackadder Goes Forth. [Issue#58, p.104]

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

As a high-octane action game this is among the best in recent memory. Everything it does falls just the right side of ludicrously fun, so that it's hard to really criticize anything too harshly...Only the tiniest of niggles drag what is an excellent game back to earth. [Issue#56, p.77]

While its other elements hep create atmosphere, they aren't as polished as its peerless gunplay. [Issue#77, p.82]

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]

A violent blast to play, but it could do with a little punctuation to break up the insanity. [Issue#72, p.100]

Accessible, surprisingly innovative and completely engrossing. [Issue#95, p.87]

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]

A humorless and business-like simulation that nevertheless manages to thrill on its own terms. There hasn't been a game like this on a console for a long time. Confidently recommended. [Issue#125, p.78]

It's a unique twist on the stealth genre and one that's worth exploring in three dimensions. [Issue#97, p.77]

You can't help but admire the artistry with which Rockstar's world has been created, but too many fundamental elements elements fall short of greatness. [Issue#39]

A superb strategy title. [Issue 21, p.116]

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.

The first truly decent wrestling game on the Xbox format but it's marred by two rather massive flaws that really effect how the game plays. If they weren't there, it'd score much higher. [Issue 14, p.80]

Beyond being easier and ‘more accessible’ Ninja Gaiden hasn’t really evolved these last few years. Not the game we had hoped for. [Issue#34]

It's hard to deny the sheer amount of fun that Kinect Party offers. [Issue#94, p.83]

Masks untold layers of depth. [Issue#62,p.103]

Big, dumb, and loads of fun. Enjoyable throughout, but even though it’s never quite intelligent enough to push the genre very far forward, it’s still worth your money.

Stunningly beautiful, easy to pick up and ultimately satisfying to play. Shame about the terrible storyline, tediously long missions and a distinct lack of variety. [Issue 26, p.86]

There are a few frustrations, but with so many characters, side-missions, collectables, puzzles, laughs, unlockables and cheeky nods to both casual fans and super-buffs, this is one LEGO title you won’t want to miss.

This could quite easily be the cancelled Xbox port, wrapped in 360 clothing. [Issue#31, p.82]

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.

A slightly dodgy and questionably balanced new gameplay mechanic aside, this is reliably entertaining fare. [Issue#52, p.89]

Feels like the game we worried that Brotherhood would be. [Issue#79, p.60]

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

Save yourself some money and pick up an older one. [Issue#48, p.86]

Condemned 2 takes every weakness from the original and desperately attempts to eradicte it. It can become difficult to take, but persevere. It's worth it. [Apr 2008, p.76]

Wholly entertaining, Blood Dragon chucks everything we didn't like about Far Cry 3 in the bin and cranks everything else we did like up to 11. Then adds lasers. Solid. [Issue #98, p.72]

Not the return to glories we were hoping for, but not quite a total disaster either. It's a by-the-numbers open-world racer with a few cursory nods to the franchise's history, and that's about it. [Issue#76, p.88]

Better than the vast majority of Live Arcade's retro efforts. [Issue#44, p.99]

Despite a lack of online play and some design niggles, the game rarely misses a beat. [Issue#93, p.78]

A great concept that works for the most part, but poor ideas like the introduction of trees and play that can sometimes feel wearisome rather than empowering keep it from being great. [Issue#75, p.103]

Lacking in variety and depressingly fixed, Homecourt never develops into anything more than a multiplayer-only option. Once you've seen every gravity-defying leap, the fun is largely over. [Issue 18, p.92]

There's no denying thta Duke's level design was pioneering at the time, however, its humour is just as open to chauvinistic interpretation as it always was. [Issue#39]

A bit of a mixed bag, liable to entertain but for reasons that you'll struggle in vain to fathom. [Issue#56, p.104]

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]

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

It's arcadey enough to be fun but engine issues and a confusing UI and missions bring it down. [Issue#50, p.91]

Glorious rendition of the gentleman's game that features more options than you can shake a nin iron at. [Issue 14, p.88]

A strong start to an ambitious series, held up by a series of thrilling interactions with the characters and actors from the TV show. A genuine must for fans. [Issue#120, p.77]

Add another [10 Points] to the score if you've never played the two games. [Issue#124, p.80]

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.

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]

We expected big things from Lara's first next-gen adventure and while Legend doesn't quite live up to expectations it still offers a slick, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable experience. [Issue#6, p.88]

As much as it may lack polish and finesse, Sleeping Dogs makes up for its minor shortcomings with pure entertainment. [Issue#89,p.78]

An intense racing atmosphere hides behind controls that demand your full attention and patience. Once mastered though, fantastic track design tips the scales from "good" to "great." [Issue 8, p.90]

Best played in short bursts but it's still unbelievably repetitive and, at times, monotonous. But it can also be fun and you get two games in one. [Issue 26, p.90]

This is the Fable we know and love, which is its biggest strength and weakness. [Issue#66, p.80]

Surprising depth. [Issue#92, p.82]

There's a multitude of different play modes on offer. [Issue#54, p.105]

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.

There is no other sports sim out there that can beat Virtua Tennis 3 for entertainment value. [Issue 18, p.86]

No one likes finding secret hidden stuff anymore. This is 2006. [Issue 10, p.106]

It's addictive, it's finely tuned. [Issue#24, p.82]

Spectacular. [Issue#58, p.86]

A marked improvement on the original, and though it does make a few new mistakes, there's a lot here that story-loving FPS fans will appreciate. [Issue#98, p.65]

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

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]

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

Another fun installment, but it's all starting to feel a little too predictable. [Issue#88, p.82]

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

Be A Pro's sideshow trumps the main event, which itself is largely unchanged. [Issue#32, p.86]

A true vintage classic brought bang up to date. [Issue#65, p.103]

A perfect fit for XBLA. [Issue#58, p.105]

Smart advances on pitch make the game skillful and extremely rewarding. It's just a shame that a few small niggles haven't been fixed from last year. [Issue#104, p.76]

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

Fans of old King's Quest games will find much to enjoy, and several new additions make this new installment feel fresh and engaging. [Issue#128, p.77]

The lack of clear black and white moral choices is as refreshing as it ever was, even if this season opener seems to hint at a slight change in tone.

A fabulous surprise. [Issue#40, p.103]

There’s a lot of learning involved to make the most of Smite – and not enough done to introduce the more complicated elements – but as a competitive multiplayer game this is a game you really ought to try.

It's the same game as FlatOut 2 with a graphic makeover and a generous pinch of "So what? We're not pretending it's different. This is still fun to play." [Issue #22, p.78]

Crisp, manic, gorgeous and invigorating at times, Forza 5 is as accomplished as ever technically. Drivatar is the only real innovation, and car numbers are lower, but it’s an incredible opening act on Xbox One.

A study in pure, unadulterated excellence.

Along with the redefined tag team matches, Road To Wrestlemania and create-a-finisher, the multiple tweaks and touches make this the best SmackDown for a while.

Clearly an inferior product to Kinectimals. [Issue#78, p.88]

Nuts & Bolts is a fantastically fun game. It may threaten to overcomplicate itself from time to time, but it’s impossible to play and not come out with a smile on your face.

There is a layer of depth in MMA for those who are looking for more. [Issue#65, p.86]

A dark and serious take on an otherwise oversaturated genre. [Issue#86, p.102]

Majestic boss battles are marred by ill-suited (and occasionally unfair) controls. If you like your boss battles epic, this is for you, otherwise, "Gears of War" should be your next port of call. [Issue 15, p.78]

The positive score is fully justified. [Issue#57, p.107]

Lovingly crafted, musical, involving, delightful, beautiful, addictive and crammed with anime cheese. [Issue#25, p.92]

To complain about Mega Man's difficulty is to miss the point. [Issue#59, p.105]

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]

It should have been released months before "Soulcalibur IV" comes out, not the Wednesday before. [Issue#35, p.114]

As good as some of the games in this package are, these golden memories come with a price tag to match.

Definitely better teamed with friends. [Issue#90, p.91]